Barack Obama Chooses VAWA Champion as Running Mate; Hillary Clinton to be Nominated at Convention
Hillary Clinton was our first choice, and that of 18 million primary voters, but Barack Obama's pick, Joe Biden, is a friend of women and a strong selection for Vice President.
NOW to Celebrate Women's Equality in Denver
and Honor Stephanie Tubbs Jones
NOW is proud to co-host a celebration of Women's Equality Day during the Democratic National Convention in Denver. On Aug. 25, women's rights leaders and elected officials will gather for a Women's EqualiTea at the University Club.
National Organization for Women Pays Tribute to Hon. Stephanie Tubbs Jones
Dearest Stephanie--our hearts are with you in spirit as you go in peace--beloved sister in the movement for equality, liberty and justice for all. Farewell sister warrior.
Clinton to Make History Again
The National Organization for Women applauds the presidential campaigns of Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama for their announcement today that Clinton's name will be placed into nomination at the Democratic National Convention.
Obama, Are You Listening? This One's for Your Girls
NOW President Kim Gandy takes on the hot topic of the week in her "Below the Belt" column -- who will Barack Obama choose as his running mate? Most of the names supposedly on his short list would be terrible for women's rights. Might we offer a few suggestions...?
Send a Thank You Card to Hillary Clinton!
Hillary Clinton's campaign inspired millions of women across the country, and the increased female voter turnout has helped many women running for Congress or local office in those primaries.
More about Hillary Clinton's History Making Campaign
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NOW PAC Endorsed Candidate Races Heat Up
The 2008 election is less than five months away, and feminist candidates are working to get the votes that will propel them to the U.S. Congress. The National Organization for Women's Political Action Committee (NOW PAC) has been busy interviewing candidates from districts across the country, with a goal of dramatically increasing the number of women's rights supporters in Congress.
NOW's Media Hall of Shame: 2008 Election Edition
Re-live the most sexist media moments from the 2008 election, and RATE THEM YOURSELF on our Misogyny Meter. Send in your own suggestion about sexist media coverage of Hillary Clinton's campaign and of the general election.
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| Hon. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) |
Meet Terrific Feminists Running for Office
Meet some of the great feminist candidates around the country that the NOW/PAC has endorsed and see how you can help!
2008 Endorsed Candidates | Candidate Profiles | 2008 Elections
Women In Politics Quiz Test your knowledge of politics and women's history by taking our quiz!
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| Kim Gandy and Donna Edwards |
Donna Edwards Makes History - Maryland Will Send First African-American Woman to Congress
Donna Edwards' primary victory in Maryland's heavily Democratic 4th District almost guarantees she will become the state's first African-American woman to serve in the U.S. Congress.
Dragging Society Out of the Dark Ages: Elected Women Make a Difference
Kim Gandy writes in her Below the Belt column, "Women began serving in Congress less than 100 years ago, and throughout that brief history they have made a great impact -- a truly progressive, society-transforming impact."
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