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The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC): “We fully support Dr. Blasey Ford’s decision to not testify on Monday. Why would anyone choose to…

(Washington, D.C.) The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center: “Christine Blasey Ford never asked to come forward and share her story about the sexual violence…

(Washington, D.C.) Recent reports have revealed an allegation of sexual violence by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The National Women’s Law Center opposed Brett Kavanaugh’s elevation to the Supreme Court prior to this allegation. The following…

(Washington, D.C.) For women across all races, the wage gap did not decrease by even one cent in 2017 and even increased for some, according to new analysis released today by the National Women’s Law Center…

The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC): “Our fears about the future of this country deepened this week when Judge Kavanaugh repeatedly refused to…

The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC): “In the nick of time, Kavanaugh’s true belief that Roe v. Wade is not settled law has…

The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center: “It’s not sufficient that Brett Kavanaugh believes that Roe v. Wade is settled law. The Supreme Court can…

(Washington, D.C.) Today, the New York Times reported that Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is preparing sweeping new legal rules to attempt to weaken Title IX protections against sexual assault and sexual harassment of students in schools.…

(Washington, D.C.) Yesterday, Michael Cohen, the former attorney for President Trump, implicated the President in violating campaign finance laws when he acknowledged that he made payments to an adult film star and former Playboy model at…

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined the National Women’s Law Center, the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, and a Planned…

Abortion Activists Hold Speak Out and Lobby Day in Support of Roe v. Wade WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Advocates for Youth, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the National Network of Abortion Funds, and the National Women’s Law Center…

The week of action features multiple events and rallies focused on abortion rights, protecting health care, and women’s rights at work. Washington, DC – The National Women’s Law Center, in partnership with a growing list of…