Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. Today Center for American Progress Economist Adam Hersh issued the following reaction to the announcement of April’s employment figures: With 165,000 new jobs added in April, Americans can breathe a momentary sigh of relief. But the unemployment rate remains basically unchanged and—of those we count—nearly 12[Read More…]
Commentary
NOW Congratulates Rhode Island for Embracing Marriage Equality
Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013. NOW congratulates Rhode Island on becoming the tenth state to embrace marriage equality. With Governor Chafee’s signature, all Rhode Islanders will have access to the same marriage rights. Rhode Island NOW has been a longtime coalition partner and we are[Read More…]
ACLU Statement on Maryland Governor Signing Death Penalty Repeal
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013. Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley today signed Senate Bill 276 into law, making Maryland the 18th state to abolish the death penalty and the first state below the Mason-Dixon Line to do so. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Maryland actively campaigned for an[Read More…]
Medical Groups Denounce Administration’s Appeal of Emergency Contraception Ruling
Move Defies Strong Evidence that Emergency Contraception is a Safe, Effective Tool to Prevent Unintended Pregnancy Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) and the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) oppose the U.S. Department of Justice’s[Read More…]
Justice Department’s Appeal of Judge Korman’s Ruling on Plan B is a Step Backwards in Women’s Health
Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013. The Justice Department’s decision to appeal of Judge Korman’s ruling to make Plan B available over the counter to all ages is a step backwards for women’s health. Millions of women need access to this safe and effective product, and[Read More…]
NOW to President Obama: Penny Pritzker Appointment is Good, But Still Not Good Enough; More Women Should be in the Cabinet
Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013. With President Obama’s appointment of Penny Pritzker to be Secretary of Commerce, his second-term roster of cabinet secretaries is nearly complete. NOW has done the math, and the numbers are good, but not great. The Obama cabinet is only about[Read More…]
ACLU: Indiana Governor Signs Law That Targets Women’s Health Center
INDIANAPOLIS–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana signed a law today that singles out the Planned Parenthood Lafayette Health Center, mandating medically unnecessary structural changes. The law would force the center, which provides family planning services and abortions by medication, to alter its physical structure as though it provided surgical[Read More…]
President Obama to Visit Mexico and Central America as Drug Prohibition-related Violence Wreaks Havoc in Region, with 70,000 Deaths in Mexico Alone
Statement from Ethan Nadelmann: Presidents Obama and Peña Nieto Should Have “Real Conversation” About Alternatives to Drug Prohibition in order to Reduce Violence, Improve Public Safety and Health NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2013. As President Obama departs for a three-day trip to Mexico and Central America to meet with several regional[Read More…]
Despite Court Order to Make EC Available for Women of All Ages, FDA Approves Plan B One-Step Only for Women 15 Years Old and Older
New drug approval only applies to one brand of emergency contraception, ignores clear and challenging barriers for women of all ages NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Yesterday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Plan B One-Step to be sold over-the-counter and without a prescription to women ages 15 and[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Says FDA Decision on Emergency Contraception is ‘Important Step Forward’
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013. Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards released the following statement in response to today’s decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on emergency contraception: “While there are still practical questions to resolve, this is an important step forward to expand access to emergency contraception[Read More…]
