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Do The Math: Trump Has Added More Right-Wing Judges To The Courts Than Any Other President

June 2, 2020

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell made a devil’s bargain to stack the federal judiciary with ultra-conservative judges, cementing opposition to women’s rights, workers’ rights, immigrant rights, LGBTQ freedoms and environmental protections for generations to come.

The U.S. Senate has confirmed 196 judges nominated by President Trump, including two associate justices of the

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VA NOW: Work with Allies for Racial Justice

The murder of George Floyd has renewed our resolve to build a more equitable society.

Since NOW’s founding, racial justice has been a core issue, but dismantling racism requires more of us than protesting. And the burden must not be on the shoulders of people of color. We believe the best way to honor the memory of George Floyd and all the other victims of racism is to work with allies to dismantle

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OFFICIAL NOTICE FOR ALL VA NOW MEMBERS: State Conference, Election, Chapter De-Activation

Nominations for State Offices. Due July 15. Send to nominations@vanow.org.

Virtual Bi-annual state conference: July 18, including election of officers.

Notice of National NOW de-activation of local chapters for non-compliance.

Calendar for State Council monthly meetings, events, celebrations, issue updates, elections. All VA NOW members are welcome to participate.
June 6 – Saturday, 1 PM - VA

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“Change Is Happening. We Are A Driving Force For Change”

June 1, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The murder-by-police of George Floyd shocked us to our core, broke our hearts, and enraged our sense of justice. Racial justice is at the core of NOW’s mission, and today, our membership is united in our determination to break down the foundation of racism, discrimination, and brutality at the core of law enforcement. We demand that corrupt and murderous police be

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Postponement of Meetings

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Recently many of you received a letter announcing our exciting plans for a VA NOW state conference. Please know that it was mailed weeks ago, but bulk mailing delayed its delivery. So with all the latest restrictions and due to an abundance of caution and concern over the current health crisis facing our state and our nation, the Executive Committee of Virginia NOW, Inc. has decided to postpone

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Virginia Becomes 38th State to Ratify the ERA

Virginia Ratifies the ERA

On January 27, 2020, Virginia made history as the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. National NOW President Toni Van Pelt, Loudoun County NOW President Barb Jones and VA NOW Legislative VP Marj Signer were among thousands of NOW members leading the fight for ratification.

We’re All Part of the History Being Made in Virginia Today

January 15, 2020

RICHMOND, VA – After a hundred-year journey full of heartbreaks and triumphs, the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is poised to finally be part of the Constitution of the United States. NOW President Toni Van Pelt is standing on the floor of Virginia’s House of Delegates today as they vote to become the 38th and final state needed to ratify the ERA.

Don't stop NOW: Our 2020 prospects

At Virginia NOW, our excitement over this historic election isn't stopping. It's fueling our determination to make real progress in achieving equality.

But first, let's celebrate victories.