Illinois National Organization for Women

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Illinois National Organization for Women We are the grassroots arm of the women’s movement. The National Organization for Women is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States.

Illinois NOW is a collective of chapters from all over the state taking action on six core issues: Constitutional Equality, Reproductive Rights & Justice, Racial Justice, LGBTQIA+ Rights, Economic Justice, and Ending Violence Against Women. NOW is dedicated to making legal, political, social, and economic change in our society in order to achieve our goal, which is to eliminate sexism and end all oppression. NOW has hundreds of thousands of contributing members and more than 500 local and campus affiliates in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since our founding in 1966, NOW’s goal has been “to take action” to bring about equality for all women. Both the actions NOW takes and its position on the issues are principled, uncompromisingf, and often ahead of their time. NOW is a leader, not a follower, of public opinion. NOW's 6 core issues:
- Reproductive Rights & Justice
- Ending Violence Against Women
- Economic Justice
- LGBT Rights
- Racial Justice
- Constitutional Equality Amendment

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NOW activists use both traditional and non-traditional means to push for social change. NOW activists do extensive electoral and lobbying work and bring lawsuits. We also organize mass marches, rallies, pickets, non-violent civil disobedience and immediate, responsive “zap” actions. In 2004, the March for Women’s Lives became the largest mass action of any kind in U.S. history, bringing a record 1.15 million people to Washington, DC to advocate for women’s reproductive health options. NOW’s actions have established the organization as a major force in the sweeping changes that put more women in political posts; increased educational, employment and business opportunities for women; and enacted tougher laws against violence, harassment and discrimination. NOW is a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization that takes a holistic approach to women’s rights.

10/21/2026

Of course men are admitting their greatest fear is being treated the way they’ve treated women.

Predators of a feather flock together…
10/21/2026

Predators of a feather flock together…

A federal judge has denied a bid by World Wrestling Entertainment and former executives Vince and Linda ​McMahon to dismiss a lawsuit claiming they are liable for years of alleged s*xual abuse suffered by teenage "ring boys" in the 1980s ‌and 1990s.

10/20/2026

⏰Today, October 20, is Disabled Women’s Equal Pay Day.

A day we recognize that for every $1 dollar earned by nondisabled men, disabled women earners (full-time, part-time, and part-year) are paid a mere 56 cents per dollar. Today we are uniting to address this injustice by demanding:

💵 a living wage for all, including the abolition of the subminimum wages for all workers;

🗳️calling on our communities to get out and vote for candidates who support policies that allow disabled women to live full lives and work with dignity; and

🗣️📢advocating for support for organizations and campaigns that back disabled women, disabled caregivers, and disabled trans folks.

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⏰Today, October 20, is Disabled Women’s Equal Pay Day. A day we recognize that for every $1 dollar earned by nondisabled...
10/20/2026

⏰Today, October 20, is Disabled Women’s Equal Pay Day.

A day we recognize that for every $1 dollar earned by nondisabled men, disabled women earners (full-time, part-time, and part-year) are paid a mere 56 cents per dollar. Today we are uniting to address this injustice by demanding:

💵 a living wage for all, including the abolition of the subminimum wages for all workers;

🗳️calling on our communities to get out and vote for candidates who support policies that allow disabled women to live full lives and work with dignity; and

🗣️📢advocating for support for organizations and campaigns that back disabled women, disabled caregivers, and disabled trans folks.

10/20/2026

Women’s health care deserves real investment and research not a crappy Trump rebrand!

10/19/2026

Learn more about voting in Illinois in our bio link.

10/19/2026

In-person Early Voting expands to all 50 Wards today! Check for an Early Voting location near you.

Direct link to our early voting page: https://chicagoelections.gov/voting/early-votingvote-centers

Direct poster link:https://cboeprod.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/prod/2026-09/Form177EVL_G2026_8.5x11_FINAL3.pdf

10/19/2026

You can still register to vote in person and vote the same day at your early voting site or Election Day polling place in Illinois! Online voter registration is closed.

In-person registration requires two forms of ID, one with a home address. Find a list of acceptable ID at lwvil.org/voting-basics.

10/19/2026

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