National Organization for Women (NOW)

06/11/2026

Paid family leave programs are not only necessary, but they're successful in supporting families and the economy. The majority of voters recognize this, so let's make sure to vote for lawmakers who also do so.
https://msmagazine.com/2026/06/02/lifelines-short-film-paid-family-medical-leave-usa/

The United States is one of only seven countries lacking a federal mandate for paid maternal or family leave. Within the country, only 13 states and D.C. have paid family and medical leave programs, acting as a lifeline for families. Often considered by lawmakers to be a program too expensive to sta...

06/11/2026

“No matter how repressive state laws may be, many students are building community among their peers. They are advocating for their rights at school board meetings and remaining unapologetic and resilient.”
https://19thnews.org/2026/05/texas-schools-senate-bill-12-law-lgbtq-students/

06/11/2026

Women are going on a hunger strike at the Delaney Detention Center.

06/11/2026

Today is the anniversary of the Equal Pay Act—but
more than 60 years later, women still earn less than
men for similar work.

06/10/2026

“Menstrual equity is a public health issue that affects anyone who menstruates, and no one should be excluded from that conversation because of their gender identity.”

👏 Mass NOW is doing such important work towards menstrual equity for all!

Organizers say the event will continue elsewhere after the event was listed as canceled on the public library’s website.

06/10/2026

The San Francisco immigration court has been shut down, leaving 10,000 immigration cases in limbo and at risk of deportation.

06/10/2026

There are still too many loop holes to fully protect women, especially Black women, from preventing abuse and murder. Gun prohibition is part of the solution, but gun relinquishment laws are a pivotal piece.
https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/06/04/for-black-women-in-abusive-relationships-gun-control-loopholes-can-engender-deadly-disparities/

Analysis: Guns are what make violent partners so dangerous. And in the U.S., Black women get less protection from laws meant to keep fi****ms out of abusers' hands.

06/10/2026

This is next level! The Department of Labor told employees to report anyone who prioritizes DEI.

06/10/2026

Ohio’s highest court just voted 6–1 to give people convicted of domestic violence a path to regain access to fi****ms. This is not ok!

06/10/2026

Happy pride y’all!

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