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Moving Forward on Racial Equity: A Conversation
A recording from our virtual Town Hall held on Dec. 6, 2020 on the current national picture about Racial Equity and Reparations in America including a discussion on HB40: Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act. Further reading: https://bit.ly/RTHReading. Our distinguished panel included: Moderator: Vanessa L. Fields, President, Philadelphia Chapter of NOW…
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…
Vote for Women on November 5th!
We are proud to present the Philadelphia and Southeastern PA Women’s Ballots for the 2019 General Election on Tuesday, November 5th! That is only 5 days from now! Pennsylvania NOW is engaged in working to realize a broad vision of progress for women and their families and we work tirelessly to promote constitutional equality, combat…
You Don’t Want to Miss These Speakers on October 19th!
There is still time to get your ticket to Pennsylvania NOW’s Annual State Conference on Saturday, October 19th! To purchase your ticket, please click here! Check out the great run of show and panels we have in store for everyone! We hope to see you there.
Join Us at the 2019 National NOW Conference!
National NOW and the chapters of Minnesota are busy planning an amazing conference for 2019! 2019 Conference, save the date: July 19th – July 21st, 2019 Hotel information: Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America, Bloomington, MN Book early! Hotel and Location Registration is open! NOW Member Registration Non-member Registration Submit a workshop proposal Advertise in NOW’s Forward Feminism…
NOW Demands a Fair Work Week!
On October 30, 2018, National NOW Board Member Nina Ahmad gave testimony to Philadelphia City Council in favor of their Fair Work Week Legislation. Please see her testimony below:
