Letter to President-elect Obama: Create an Office on Women
In a historical move, nearly 50 women's organizations representing over 14 million women sent a letter to the Obama-Biden transition team, advocating for the foundation of an Office on Women. (PDF)
Add your voice! Urge Obama to Establish Women's Office at Cabinet-Level

Executive Action Proposals for Women
Prepared by NOW and the Feminist Majority, a list of recommended actions that President Obama can take towards equal rights for women.

NOW Calls on Obama Administration, Congress to Undo Harmful HHS Rule
The Bush administration issued the final version of a new HHS "conscience" rule -- just in time to take effect on Jan 18. Unless it is rejected swiftly, this rule will seriously obstruct women's ability to receive basic reproductive services.

The Gift that Keeps on Giving
NOW President Kim Gandy writes in her bi-weekly Below the Belt column, "In the holiday spirit of giving, I'd love nothing more than to bestow upon every woman and girl the gift that keeps on giving: opportunity, justice, respect, empowerment -- in other words, full equality."

President-elect Obama: We HOPE You Will CHANGE Your Mind
A press statement about the selection of Pastor Rick Warren, who has spoken against the rights of the LGBT community and compared abortion to the Holocaust, to be part of the inauguration.

Read and Vote on NOW's Feminist Action Agenda
We have an opportunity to reverse some of the backward movement of the past eight years, and begin to again move forward in addressing equality and opportunity for women and girls. Read more about NOW's agenda, and take our short survey and vote on what issues are critical to you!

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The Gift that Keeps on Giving
NOW President Kim Gandy writes in her bi-weekly Below the Belt column, "In the holiday spirit of giving, I'd love nothing more than to bestow upon every woman and girl the gift that keeps on giving: opportunity, justice, respect, empowerment -- in other words, full equality."

Equal Marriage Defeats Remind Us Sexism is Alive and Well
NOW President Kim Gandy writes in her bi-weekly Below the Belt column, "Marriage traditionally has been a mechanism for the expression and enforcement of rigid sex roles. Gender stereotypes still rule the day, and these stereotypes played a significant role in the loss of equal marriage ballot measures."

Transition to Obama-Biden: See everything NOW is working on with the new administration.

Blogger? Activist? Both? Join us Feb. 2 for the first ever Fem2.0 Conference in D.C.! Register now!

Media Hall of Shame: Re-live the most sexist media moments from the 2008 presidential election, and rate them yourself!

Love Your Body: Do you love what you see when you look in the mirror? Take our quiz and check out our calendar!

2009 National NOW Conference: June 19-21, Indianapolis, Ind. This is an election conference. You can now submit a workshop proposal online.

Urge Obama to Establish Women's Office at Cabinet-Level
Imagine an Office on Women in the Obama-Biden administration -- not just any old office, but one at the Cabinet level, putting women "at the table" in a very tangible way. We can make it happen!

Concerned About The Recession? Make Your Voice Heard
NOW has joined with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and 30 other organizations to host and participate in a series of local town hall meetings in a number of major cities.

Tell Obama Your Vision!
President-elect Obama wants you to share YOUR vision for where he should lead this nation. We're pleased that the Obama-Biden team is seeking input, so speak up NOW.