NCAVP mourns the death of Samuel Edmund Damián Valentín, a Latinx transgender man who was found dead on a highway in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico on January 9th. A woman driving in the early morning struck Samuel’s body, thinking it …
True Colors United Urges Action to Ensure Safety of People Experiencing Homelessness in Communities Threatened by Political Violence With ongoing activity surrounding the election and the recent insurrection at the US Capitol, True Colors United stands against fascism – the …
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 12, 2021Contact: media@prochoiceamerica.org Washington, DC — Today, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) restriction forcing people to travel to a hospital, clinic, or medical office to access medication abortion …
Knowing we are not alone in our vocational journey…to meaningful work, societal contribution, personal belonging, and more, often makes the way forward less daunting. Many of us have been shaped by life experiences and real or perceived promises of a …
For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 7, 2021 Contact: media@prochoiceamerica.org Washington, DC — After yesterday’s heinous attack on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of violent pro-Trump white supremacists hell-bent on overturning the results of the 2020 presidential election, NARAL Pro-Choice …
Amidst the significant challenges of Fiscal Year 2020 (FY2020)—from the global COVID-19 pandemic to rising authoritarianism to environmental degradation—Global Fund for Women’s model of feminist philanthropy continues to shift power and resources to communities most impacted by inequality and injustice. …
For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 7, 2021 Contact: media@prochoiceamerica.org Washington, DC — Today, President-elect Joe Biden announced his plans to nominate Judge Merrick Garland as United States Attorney General and leader of the United States Department of Justice. Biden also announced …
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For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 7, 2021 Contact: media@prochoiceamerica.org Georgia — On Tuesday, voters in Georgia turned out in record numbers to elect NARAL-endorsed candidate Jon Ossoff, as well as Reverend Raphael Warnock, to the U.S. Senate. Ossoff’s victory over …
(WASHINGTON, DC, JANUARY 6, 2021) STATEMENT BY REA CAREY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE AND NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE ACTION FUND: “Donald Trump has been, continues to be, and will remain a threat to democracy, the U.S. Constitution, and human …
AVP condemns the violence occurring in our nation’s capital, and any and all attempts to overturn a free and fair election. In failing to recognize the results of the election and commit to a peaceful transfer of power, the administration …
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For Immediate Release: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Contact: media@prochoiceamerica.org Washington, DC — NARAL Pro-Choice America President Ilyse Hogue released the following statement in response to pro-Trump insurrectionists storming the U.S. Capitol and waging violence in the Nation’s Capital: “Today’s events …
NCAVP mourns the death of Courtney “Eshay” Key, a 25-year-old Black transgender woman in Chicago, IL, who was fatally shot in the late hours of December 25. Friends and family of Courtney believe the death was a hate violence. Friends …
NCAVP mourns the death of Jaheim Pugh, also known as Bella Pugh and Jaheim Barbie, a 19-year-old Black gender non-conforming person in Prichard, AL. Jaheim was fatally shot on December 13. Bella, according to friends and family, went by both …
NCAVP mourns the death of Chae’Meshia Simms a 30-year old Black transgender woman found dead in her car in Richmond, VA on November 23. Simms was suffering from a gunshot wound, and collided into a garage in an alley when …
NCAVP mourns the death of Skylar Heath, a 20-year-old Black transgender woman who died on November 4 in Miami, FL. Her death is currently being investigated as a homicide. In Skylar’s obituary, which unfortunately misgenders and deadnames her, she is …
NCAVP mourns the death of Skylar Heath, a 20-year-old Black transgender woman in Miami, FL More >
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, January 6, 2021Contact: media@prochoiceamerica.org Georgia — Voters in Georgia made history yesterday, turning out in record numbers to elect NARAL-endorsed candidate Reverend Raphael Warnock to the U.S. Senate. In unseating anti-choice, anti-freedom Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler, …
More and more people are asking for a perspective without actually being able to hear those perspectives. I believe in saying “nothing about us without us.” —Kanyon CoyoteWoman Sayers-Roods As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on in the U.S. and the …
(January 4, 2021, Washington, DC) The National LGBTQ Task Force today announced the appointment of Tiffany Tran as Senior Legislative Manager and Cathy Renna transitioning to Communications Director after serving as interim director since May. Tiffany Tran joins the National …
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, December 29, 2020 Contact: media@prochoiceamerica.org; jon@prochoicemass.org Massachusetts—Today, the Massachusetts state legislature overrode Republican Governor Charlie Baker’s veto in order to enact legislation that removes critical barriers to accessing abortion care in Massachusetts. This legislation includes key …
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Three steps toward a successful career transition With the end of 2020 looming, many of us are hungry for a fresh start. This past year has been challenging and stressful. Whether you lost your job due to the COVID-19 pandemic …
(WASHINGTON, DC, December 28, 2020) The organizers of the Creating Change Conference today announced the full slate of workshop and other sessions organized for the 33rd annual conference. From activism to faith to fundraising, with some timely twists on popular …
Creating Change 2021 Workshops and Events Announced: Politics, Religion, Sexuality and More More >
By New Women New Yorkers New Women New Yorkers (NWNY) is pleased to launch the showcase of the 3rd edition of its storytelling project Real People. Real Lives. Women Immigrants of New York on the occasion of International Migrants Day (December …
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Emerge is changing the face of politics to create an inclusive democracy. We are the nation’s premier organization that recruits, trains and provides a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office. Since 2002, Emerge has trained …
It’s a day many of us will never forget. After what seemed like endless updates on vote counts in key states, the announcement finally came that former Vice President Joe Biden is President-elect of the United States and California Senator …
The Work To Repair Our Country Has Only Just Begun And We Need Women to Stay Engaged. More >
Date: December 17, 2020 To: Interested PartiesFrom: NARAL Pro-Choice America Re: Reproductive Freedom in the 2020 Election In 2020, voters turned out in historic numbers to make their voices heard and send Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to the White House, electing …
This interview has been shortened and condensed for clarity. In 1978, Andy Austin moved to New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood and found community in the Chelsea Gay Association (CGA), a social group for gay men. He invited his long-time partner, …
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Contact: media@prochoiceamerica.org California — Today, the Trump administration announced an inhumane effort to try to strip California of at least $200 million in federal healthcare funds during a global pandemic. This politically motivated announcement in the final …
For a limited time, these awesome companies are supporting True Colors United’s work to end LGBTQ youth homelessness. How (else) can you support True Colors United this holiday season? We’re honored to partner with companies and organizations that are also …
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Washington — Yesterday, the Trump administration submitted yet another petition to the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to reinstate a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule that requires patients to travel to a health center during a global pandemic in …
As we close out 2020, we’re looking back at what the year brought for reproductive freedom and looking ahead to what’s next. This year, we experienced intersecting crises including the COVID-19 pandemic and a much-needed reckoning with entrenched white supremacy …