This is the fight of our lives. Trump has vowed to overturn Roe v. Wade. With the resignation of Justice Anthony Kennedy, he now has a clear shot to do just that. Justice Kennedy was the swing vote upholding the right to reproductive Read More »
Today, nearly 90% of US counties are without an abortion provider. Trump’s executive rule, that will ban medical professionals from providing or making referrals for abortion, is a serious threat to women’s reproductive freedom. The 60-day public comment period to block Read More »
For several years, NOW-NYC and its sister organization, WJN, have led a comprehensive clinic escort program at a local women’s clinic which has been the target of aggressive anti-choice protestors. NOW-NYC’s volunteer escorts have been on-the-ground every week for five years, recording Read More »
These two Supreme Court cases could have serious consequences on the state of women’s reproductive healthcare. NOW-NYC is committed more than ever to safeguarding women’s choice and access to healthcare. Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt This is the most pivotal abortion Read More »
Ever wondered what that gyno is actually looking at with her speculum? Or what exactly a doula does? You’ve come to the right place. Female Hysteria will school you on everything from menstruation to mammograms via quirky interactive booths featuring premiere women’s health Read More »
Women’s healthcare clinics are facing threats across the country – now more than ever. Even clinics right here in NYC face large numbers of protesters. Become a clinic escort and provide support to women who are accessing the healthcare they Read More »
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to reproductive services A.6221 (Glick) S.4432 (Stewart-Cousins) MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT The National Organization for Women – New York strongly supports this legislation to safeguard women’s reproductive health, which would place Read More »
On March 25, 2015 the New York State Assembly voted in support of the Reproductive Services Act (A.6221 – Glick/S.4432 -Stewart-Cousins) in a vote of 95-51. The bill will strengthen and modernize New York’s abortion laws and will codify the Roe v. Read More »
Hobby Lobby Decision Gives Bosses Right to Deny Women Birth Control: Puts the Burden on Women to Pay Increasing Costs – June 30, 2014 – New York, NY – Today, the Supreme Court ruled that some private employers with religious Read More »
Blocked Sidewalks and Hostile Protesters Gain Ground June 26, 2014 – New York, NY – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled buffer zones around abortion clinics unconstitutional in McCullen v. Coakley. The decision strikes down any law that would establish Read More »
RT @soniaossorio: The Bill is signed! Thank you Governor! @NYGovCuomo #StopChildTrafficking
about 11 hours ago@AmyPaulin: Our champion!!! Thank you for leading the way to get this legislation passed!!
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