Illinois National Organization for Women

Illinois National Organization for Women We are the grassroots arm of the women’s movement. The National Organization for Women is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States.

Illinois NOW is a collective of chapters from all over the state taking action on six core issues: Constitutional Equality, Reproductive Rights & Justice, Racial Justice, LGBTQIA+ Rights, Economic Justice, and Ending Violence Against Women. NOW is dedicated to making legal, political, social, and economic change in our society in order to achieve our goal, which is to eliminate sexism and end all

oppression. NOW has hundreds of thousands of contributing members and more than 500 local and campus affiliates in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since our founding in 1966, NOW’s goal has been “to take action” to bring about equality for all women. Both the actions NOW takes and its position on the issues are principled, uncompromisingf, and often ahead of their time. NOW is a leader, not a follower, of public opinion. NOW's 6 core issues:
- Reproductive Rights & Justice
- Ending Violence Against Women
- Economic Justice
- LGBT Rights
- Racial Justice
- Constitutional Equality Amendment

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NOW activists use both traditional and non-traditional means to push for social change. NOW activists do extensive electoral and lobbying work and bring lawsuits. We also organize mass marches, rallies, pickets, non-violent civil disobedience and immediate, responsive “zap” actions. In 2004, the March for Women’s Lives became the largest mass action of any kind in U.S. history, bringing a record 1.15 million people to Washington, DC to advocate for women’s reproductive health options. NOW’s actions have established the organization as a major force in the sweeping changes that put more women in political posts; increased educational, employment and business opportunities for women; and enacted tougher laws against violence, harassment and discrimination. NOW is a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization that takes a holistic approach to women’s rights.

05/30/2026

Female home owners report feeling stuck between men’s contradictory expectations – they are told to be independent, but not assume the breadwinner role

05/29/2026

Abbi Donovan shares how she became a construction worker, what her days look like, and why the trade offers strong pay and work-life balance.

05/29/2026

Just over one week until Pride Picnic!

The wonderful Tyler Clark will be performing his set at 2:15!

Want to play a song or two, or perform spoken word? Even a single poem counts! Email us at [email protected] and we'll add you to the roster! 🌈

05/29/2026
05/29/2026

6/10 IN CHICAGO 🎉: Join Reproductive Transparency Now for a couple hours of fun, general trivia, and laughter while we raise money to fight anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) in our city!

📅 Wednesday, June 10th
📍 My Buddy's Chicago (Ravenswood): 4416 N Clark Street
⌚ Doors at 6PM CDT / Trivia at 7PM CDT
✅ RSVP in advance is required. Sign up as a team of up to 6 people or as an individual! 🔗bit.ly/rtntrivia

No team? No worries! We'll help you find some new friends at the event.

05/29/2026

We're not done yet. Legislators are finalizing the next Illinois budget, and it must include funding for two programs that protect families cut off from SNAP.

Visit chicagosfoodbank.quorum.us/campaign/155985/ to contact your state lawmaker directly.

Feeding families should not be up for debate.

05/28/2026

"The women of the movement told their stories, which then gave E. Jean strength to tell hers," Ivy Meeropol writes. "And now E. Jean telling her story provides strength to countless others, myself included." https://nyti.ms/4uxk12S

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Box 474
Springfield, IL
62705

Website

https://linktr.ee/illinoisnow

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