Presenting PA NOW’s Executive Board-2024Congratulations to:Michele Lockman-PresidentJanet Diaz-Vice PresidentTina Lawson-TreasurerJanet Hill-SecretaryMary Jo Daley-Member At LargeMona Cohen-Member At LargeJeanette Geter-Member At Large
Happy Holidays from Pennsylvania NOW
Best wishes for a safe, healthy & happy holiday season!Best wishes for a safe, healthy & happy holiday season!
PhillyNOW’s 50th Anniversary Virtual Celebration May 12th, 2021
PhillyNOW’s 50th Anniversary Virtual Celebration May 12th, 2021Join Philly NOW for an exciting experience as we celebrate 50 Years of grassroots activism. Join the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Organization for Women for our annual fundraiser on Wednesday, May 12th at 6 PM. Meet us online for an exciting experience as we celebrate 50 Years…
Leadership Update from Pennsylvania NOW
Vote By Mail with Your Feminist Ballot!
Our PAC happily supports each of the candidates on our 2020 Primary Feminist Ballot and we are proud of their commitments to advocating on behalf of our mission and supporting the communities we serve.PA NOW is especially proud to endorse one of our former NOW Chapter Presidents and National Board Member, Nina Ahmad for Auditor…
The New Primary Election Date is June 2nd!
2020 Pennsylvania Elections Important Dates May 18, 2020 Last day to REGISTER TO VOTE before the primary May 26, 2020 Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot June 2, 2020 Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8 P.M.)…
Request Your Vote By Mail Ballot by May 26th!
On Friday, March 27, Governor Wolf signed Senate Bill 422, which reschedules the 2020 primary election from April 28 to June 2. The measure makes other election process changes, including some due to the COVID-19 emergency. The bill provides process improvements to Act 77 of 2019, to allow counties to begin processing and tabulating mail…
Does Your Local Hospital Refuse to Provide Emergency Contraception to Rape Victims?
Important Update from Women’s Law Project: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Public Health Association recommend that emergency contraception is offered to all rape patients at risk of pregnancy. Some states mandate hospitals to provide such care. Pennsylvania law, however, allows hospitals to “not provide emergency contraception due to a stated…
Advocate for Emergency Contraception on Campus!
Calling all student activists! Emergency contraception (EC, sometimes called Plan B) is an important option for preventing pregnancy after sex – but it can be difficult to get. One great way to improve access on your campus is to advocate for a vending machine that includes EC and other sexual health products (like condoms and…
Let’s End Period Poverty! Support HB1708.
Interrupted studies. Missed classes. Stunted education. This is the reality for so many students who menstruate, simply because they lack access to readily available and affordable period products. Free toilet paper and soap are provided in every school bathroom as basic necessities for natural bodily functions. Yet, for students who need period products — more…
