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About Wisconsin NOW
NOW's Priority Issues
Constitutional Equality Amendment: Equality in pay, job opportunities, political structure, social security and education will remain an elusive dream without a guarantee of equality in the U.S. Constitution. The progress we have made—and must continue to make—towards women's equality can be lost at any time because those advances depend on legislation that can be (and has been) weakened or repealed by Congress. Although we did not succeed in ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment, winning a constitutional guarantee of equality for women remains one of NOW's top priorities.
Reproductive Rights: NOW affirms that reproductive rights are issues of life and death for women, not mere matters of choice. NOW fully supports access to safe and legal abortion, to effective birth control and emergency contraception, to reproductive health services and education for all women. We oppose attempts to restrict these rights through legislation, regulation or Constitutional amendment.
Racism: NOW condemns the racism that inflicts a double burden of race and sex discrimination on women of color. Seeing human rights as indivisible, we are committed to identifying and fighting against those barriers to equality and justice that are imposed by racism. A leader in the struggle for civil rights since its inception in 1966, NOW is committed to diversifying our movement, and we continue to fight for equal opportunities for women of color in all areas including employment, education and reproductive rights.
Lesbian Rights: NOW is committed to fighting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in all areas, including employment, housing, public accommodations, health services, child custody and military policies. NOW is committed to educational efforts that combat the adverse effects of homophobia, promote positive images in the media and ultimately ensure civil rights protection for all. NOW asserts the right of lesbians to live their lives with dignity and security, and the rights of equal marriage for all.
Violence Against Women: NOW is unique in its approach to the issue of violence against women, emphasizing that there are many interrelated aspects to the issue—domestic violence; sexual assault; sexual harassment; violence at abortion clinics; hate crimes across lines of gender, sexuality and race; the gender bias in our judicial system that further victimizes survivors of violence; and the violence of poverty emphasized by the radical right's attacks on poor women and children—all of which result from society's attitudes toward women and efforts to "keep women in their place."
Economic Justice: NOW advocates for wide range of economic justice issues affecting women, from the glass ceiling to the sticky floor of poverty. These include welfare reform, livable wages, job discrimination, pay equity, housing, social security and pension reform, and much more.
Your Contribution is Needed
Your financial support makes our work possible! Your donations go towards supporting state-wide efforts towards equality, including lobbying local, state and federal legislators, keeping our members and the public informed, and raising community awareness about equality issues. Donations can be mailed to our state office at the address below. We can't do it without you - thank you for your support!
Mail Donations to:
PO Box 45671
Madison, WI 53744-5671
Phone: 608-313-4NOW (4669)
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Become a Member!
Help NOW secure equality and fair treatment for all women by becoming a member! By joining NOW, you become part of a nation-wide network of more than one million women and men working to guarantee gender equality. Your membership supports local community, state-wide and national efforts for social and legal change. Click here to download a membership application [PDF] or join online!
Donate
Your financial support makes our work possible! Your donations go towards supporting state-wide efforts towards equality, including lobbying local, state and federal legislators, keeping our members and the public informed, and raising community awareness about equality issues. Donations can be mailed to our state office at the address below. We can't do it without you - thank you for your support!
Mail Donations to:
PO Box 45671
Madison, WI 53744-5671
Phone: 608-313-4NOW (4669)
Volunteer
Wisconsin NOW is almost entirely volunteer run, with only one part-time staff person. We have many volunteer opportunities throughout the year, including tabling at community fairs around the state and the Madison farmer's market, speaking to different community groups about issues affecting women, participating in or starting a task force, attending legislative hearings and lobbying, and participating in public awareness campaigns. You can also run for a local or state NOW chapter office and become a leader for women in your community! To volunteer, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "
Sign up to receive Action Alerts
Stay up-to-date on the issues effecting women in Wisconsin by joining our Action Alert email list. With an active base of supporters, we can make a difference! Wisconsin NOW is committed to providing you with the resources you need to make yourself heard. To receive Action Alerts, send your email address to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "
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Like to do your shopping online? Support Wisconsin NOW every time you order online! Every time you shop online through igive, a percentage of your purchase goes toward your preferred organization. Shop over 600 stores through igive.com including Barnes & Noble, itunes, Best Buy, ebay, Macy's, Dell, Expedia.com, FTD and many more! To sign up, just go to http://www.igive.com/ and choose the National Organization for Women- Wisconsin as your preferred donor.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of local papers are a great way to support pro-equality positions while educating people in your community about issues affecting women. We need volunteers who are willing to write and submit letters to their local papers. Sign up to be a letter writer and we will alert you to the issues and give you the information and resources you need to help write and submit your letter. Your community needs to hear from you! To volunteer, send an email to Veronica at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "
Host a House Party
Celebrate women's equality in your very own home! Hosting an Equality NOW house party is a fun and easy way to educate and energize! You can host it in your own home or ask a local restaurant or bar to host a party. Wisconsin NOW will provide you with materials, support and a guest speaker to help make your party a success! If you would like to host an Equality NOW party, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "
Join or Start a Chapter
Take action in your local community or college by starting a NOW chapter or Campus Action Network! Organize with local feminists to take action and raise awareness on feminist issues. Wisconsin NOW will help you contact other feminists in your area to get your chapter going, as well as provide you with support and ideas for chapter actions. If you would like to start a local chapter, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "'. By contributing just one to three hours a week YOU can help improve women's lives.
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