"I'm not surprised that all ten Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted this morning to recommend Judge Samuel Alito for the Supreme Court," said National Organization for Women President Kim Gandy, "but I am disappointed by their fawning refusal to recognize the danger his confirmation poses to women and to the nation."

Today as feminists gather to mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision 33 years ago that recognized and guaranteed women's constitutional right to control their own bodies, we all wonder: What will this 34th year bring?

On Jan. 22 NOW will commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade. At dusk, women's rights supporters will gather for NOW's annual rally and candlelight vigil in front of the Supreme Court.

National Organization for Women President Kim Gandy today sent a letter to senators of both parties who have held themselves out as supporters of women's rights, reminding them of the danger posed by Judge Samuel Alito and asking them to wage a filibuster in opposition to his nomination.

Although senators should be thanked for their thoughtful and probing questions, Judge Alito's steadfast refusal to give answers should give every senator, Democrat or Republican, real pause.

"NOW applauds Maryland lawmakers for standing up to big businesses like Wal-Mart," said NOW Executive Vice President Olga Vives. "These legislators put the health and welfare of the people of Maryland above corporate profits, and for that they should be commended."

National Organization for Women President Kim Gandy will make opening remarks at a candidate forum for U.S. Senate hopefuls on Wednesday, Jan. 11.

"Senate Judiciary Committee Must Take its Job Seriously"
Statement of NOW President Kim Gandy

The National Organization for Women calls on the 18 members of this committee to take their role in our democratic balance of powers seriously, and not simply rubber-stamp Bush's choice for the high court. Quite simply, Alito is the wrong judge at the wrong time for women and for the country.

Today the National Organization for Women (NOW) is proud to join with our sisters in the Feminist Majority Foundation and the National Congress of Black Women in ramping up the nationwide effort to block the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Samuel Alito.

In the spirit of the civil rights movement of 1964, the National Organization for Women, the National Congress of Black Women, and the Feminist Majority Foundation will introduce a coordinated nationwide effort to stop the confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito to the United States Supreme Court.

On Saturday, Dec. 17, NOW Executive Vice President Olga Vives will join Maryland NOW and other progressive allies in a rally outside Wal-Mart in Clinton, Md. The demonstration will bring heightened attention to Wal-Mart's discriminatory workplace practices.

News that breast-implant manufacturer Mentor Corp. corrected a malfunction in the samples it provides to doctors -— but did nothing to repair the implants that will be placed in women's bodies -— provides further proof that the company puts profits first, and that the FDA must take decisive action against Mentor to protect women's health and safety, said National Organization for Women President Kim Gandy.

Today the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in the first abortion rights cases since Chief Justice John Roberts took the helm. Two cases could have a lasting impact on women's ability to access a full range of reproductive health services. The third could permit more barriers to abortion services, without making an exception for women’s health.

On Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 10 a.m., Scheidler et al. v. National Organization for Women et al. and Operation Rescue et al. v. National Organization for Women et al. will be argued before the Supreme Court. These cases relate to stopping illegal violence directed against women's health clinics, abortion providers and their patients.

Documents released today prove that Judge Samuel Alito would not be a justice women could count on to uphold our rights under the Constitution if he is confirmed to the Supreme Court.

"These votes will send a message to the right wing that voters do not support discrimination or policies that infringe on women's rights," said NOW President Kim Gandy.

Grassroots leaders from around the country will join national NOW leaders in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, Nov. 10 to urge their senators to vote "No" on Samuel Alito.

NOW President Kim Gandy today joins the Hip Hop Caucus, Rep. Cynthia McKinney, New Orleans organizers and other civil rights allies in announcing a Nov. 7 march across the bridge to Gretna, LA.

"NOW is strongly opposed to the elevation of Judge Alito and will activate our members in communities nationwide to defeat his nomination to the High Court," said NOW President Kim Gandy.

Today's withdrawal by Harriet Miers illustrates the extremists' stranglehold on the Bush administration. With the country's leadership in turmoil, NOW calls upon Justice O'Connor to reconsider her retirement from the Supreme Court.

The National Organization for Women joins the world in mourning and saluting Rosa Parks, whose intrepid act nearly 50 years ago spurred a movement for basic human rights for all people of color.

On October 19, the National Organization for Women Foundation celebrates our eighth annual Love Your Body Day.

NOW President Kim Gandy will join allies in the fight for equality in speaking at the We Are Family Unity Rally on Saturday, Oct. 15. As a longtime advocate for both racial justice and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights, NOW is coming together with the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) to stand against homophobia and to promote unity in the struggle for justice.

NOW President Kim Gandy will join allies in the fight for equality who are speaking at the We Are Family Unity Rally on Saturday, Oct. 15. As a longtime advocate for racial justice and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights, NOW is coming together with the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) to stand against homophobia and to promote unity in the struggle for justice.

With less than a week until a vote on the draft of the Iraqi constitution, 11 members of Congress are echoing the National Organization for Women's call urging the Bush administration to press Iraq about women's rights.