National Organization for Women of New Jersey
We are a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization that takes a holistic approach to women’s rights. Our activists use both traditional and nontraditional means to push for social change. We engage in electoral and lobbying work. We organize marches, rallies, non-violent civil disobedience and immediate, responsive “zap” actions.
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VOTES! RIGHTS! EQUALITY! NOTHING LESS
In 2020, New Jersey NOW celebrates 45 years of grassroots activism in the state. The 2020 New Jersey NOW Virtual State Confernece will be held on October 3, 2020 with webinars leading up to the conference that will start on September 15, 2020. Stay tuned for more info.
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Join us in demanding Free Menstrual Products in New Jersey Schools! #FreeThePeriod.
NJ bills S692/A3388 will ensure that free, menstrual products are available for student’s who need them and learning will not be hampered by a lack of access to the products that their biology demands.
Sign the petition here.
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We work with like-minded advocates in coalitions and our partners in government to lobby for progressive policies that support women and families. Our members help draft bills, lobby legislators, provide testimony and celebrate at bill signings!
Our local chapters are the grassroots building blocks of our organization. Each of our chapters retain votes on our state board, ensuring that front-line activists are the involved in shaping our priorities and actions. Find a chapter near you or join one of our upcoming virtual chapters.
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PRIORITIES
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National Organization for Women of New Jersey calls for Gender Parity on the 2021 NJ Legislative Apportionment Commission
NJ Politics will benefit from more women at the table. National Organization for Women of New Jersey calls for Gender Parity on the 2021 New Jersey Legislative Apportionment Commission charged with redrawing the lines of the State's 40 legislative districts for the...
National Organization for Women of New Jersey statement on reports of pervasive sexual harassment/assault in New Jersey political landscape
Need to change the culture in New Jersey’s Halls of Power. National Organization for Women of New Jersey is deeply disturbed by the reports of sexual harassment and assault uncovered in the Star Ledger article, "#MeToo was supposed to fix things. But women in N.J....
National Organization for Women of New Jersey Political Action Committee announces endorsements for 2019 New Jersey General Assembly elections
Members are committed to electing legislators that will advance a feminist agenda. National Organization for Women of New Jersey’s political action committee (NOW NJ PAC) is endorsing thirty-six candidates for election to the New Jersey General Assembly in the...
National Organization for Women of New Jersey calls for the removal of Judges Troiano and Silva
Accused rapists should be held accountable, no room for leniency. The National Organization for Women of New Jersey commends the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey for overturning the decisions of Judge James Troiano of Monmouth County, NJ, and...
National Organization for Women of New Jersey commends Union County for switching to gender-neutral ballots
The National Organization for Women of New Jersey commends Union County, especially Union County Clerk, Joanne Rajoppi for ensuring that all Office Titles on the June Primary Ballot are gender-neutral. We believe that this is important because words matter. As an...
National Organization for Women of New Jersey applauds AG Grewal on his swift action and calls on Elizabeth Mayor to remove Police Director Cosgrove
National Organization for Women of New Jersey was dismayed to learn that Elizabeth Police Director James Cosgrove, who has been in the position for over 20 years, made a habit of using racist and misogynistic slurs when referring to his staff. A two-month long...
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October 3: 2020 State Conference
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It's time to walk the walk - New Jersey. Talking about #BlackLivesMatter and then failing to bring to a vote bill that will save Black Lives will not cut it anymore.
https://www.njspotlight.com/2020/07/tool-to-curb-pollution-in-environmental-justice-communities-fails-to-get-votes/
"Abortion bans, including insurance coverage bans, perpetuate systems of oppression, anti-Black racism, and white supremacy that target people of color, especially Black women, and limit their ability to thrive in their own communities." - Repeal NOW! @PPActionNJ @womenscenters
We can no longer ignore calls for policies that affirm that abortion care is healthcare, and healthcare is a fundamental human right which must be guaranteed to all.
#rights + #access = #equity
#abortionishealthcare
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/07/9938994/aoc-ayanna-pressley-repeal-hyde-amendment?
We can no longer ignore calls for policies that affirm that abortion care is healthcare, and healthcare is a fundamental human right which must be guaranteed to all.
#rights + #access = #equity
#abortionishealthcare
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/07/9938994/aoc-ayanna-pressley-repeal-hyde-amendment?