For immediate release July 4, 2020 Media contact: Mara Jarvis President, Madison chapter of the National Organization for Women Board member, Wisconsin chapter of the National Organization for Women madtownnow@gmail.com The Wisconsin and Madison chapters of the National Organization for Women (NOW) are announcing an update to political candidate endorsements as of July 4, 2020.
For immediate release July 4, 2020 Media contact: Mara Jarvis President, Madison chapter of the National Organization for Women Board member, Wisconsin chapter of the National Organization for Women madtownnow@gmail.com Recently, the National Organization for Women (NOW) has come under scrutiny for racist behavior by the current sitting president, Toni Van Pelt, and others within
Testimony against Assembly Bill 1073, LRB-6076, Assembly Bill 1071, LRB-6077, Assembly Bill 1072, LRB-6078, Assembly Bill 1073, LRB-6079 Before the Joint Committee on Finance. December 3, 2018 Members of the Joint Committee on Finance, thank you for the opportunity to share our position on this legislation. My name is Lindsay Lemmer, and I’m the president
US Senator Tammy Baldwin is endorsed by the National Organization for Women and is a tireless leader for NOW’s core issues and a true fighter for women’s rights. Her time in congress has been distinguished by her advocacy for reproductive rights, pay equity, LGBTQ equality, and access to affordable healthcare. She introduced the Women’s Health
Chapter president Lindsay Lemmer released the following statements: “Wisconsin needs an Attorney General who will stand up for women and families. Josh Kaul will protect the rights of sexual assault survivors. He understands the importance of access to affordable healthcare coverage, including reproductive care. He has fought unjust and discriminatory voter suppression laws here in
Wisconsin NOW endorses Tony Evers for Governor. Chapter president Lindsay Lemmer released the following statements: “Wisconsin NOW is proud to endorse Tony Evers for Governor. Women’s rights have been under constant assault, and it’s more important than ever before to elect a governor who shares our values. Superintendent Tony Evers has been a tireless ally in
Wisconsin NOW members and friends,With a solidly conservative US Supreme Court and seven years of women’s rights, reproductive care, and civil protections eviscerated, it is absolutely critical that everyone get to the polls for the candidates that share our values. The Wisconsin chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) is pleased to endorse: Tony
Eighty facilities in Wisconsin have names, locations, and exteriors designed to look like women’s clinics, often providing free ultrasounds and pregnancy tests. Yet, most employ no medical professionals and give spurious, inaccurate and misleading information. These Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs), or fake clinics, lie to, deceive, and shame women, in order to dissuade them from
The Wisconsin chapter of NOW is dissolving or rebooting inactive local chapters, so that we can re-establish active NOW chapters throughout the state. The following chapters have become inactive and lost their IRS tax-exempt status. For this reason, we will be dissolving them effective July 31, 2018, and will be aiming to re-establish new chapters
Media Contact Lindsay Lemmer 608-217-5217 madtownnow@gmail.com The Wisconsin chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) endorses Ann Groves Lloyd in the special election for Wisconsin’s 42 state Assembly seat. Ann Groves Lloyd’s service on the Lodi Common Council has shown her dedication to uplifting her community. “Her platform will increase affordable healthcare access, education