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NWLC Reacts to DC Council Move to Repeal One Fair Wage for the District

(Washington, D.C.) Today, 8 of the 13 members of the DC Council voted to repeal Initiative 77, a ballot measure decisively approved by DC voters in June. Initiative 77 would have brought One Fair Wage...

NWLC Releases Sexual Harassment Toolkit Equipping K-12 Students to Advocate for Their Title IX Rights

(Washington, D.C.). The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) is equipping students with a toolkit to advocate for their Title IX rights to be free from sexual harassment at school—a necessary and timely effort, given that,...

NWLC Calls for Full FBI Investigation, Says There’s No Deadline for Justice

The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women's Law Center (NWLC): “Despite thoughtful, painful and compelling testimony from Dr. Christine Blasey Ford – and despite other allegations...

Brett Kavanaugh’s Record and Testimony Prove He Is Unfit to Serve on the Supreme Court, Says NWLC

The following statement is by Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women's Law Center (NWLC): “In 1991, we watched as Anita Hill braved hearings designed to undermine and discredit her. Today, 27...

NWLC Responds to Dr. Blasey Ford’s Powerful Testimony

The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women's Law Center (NWLC): "Dr. Blasey Ford's courageous testimony today was clear, compelling, and deeply credible. Senators today must make...

NWLC Reacts to Third Accusation of Sexual Misconduct By Brett Kavanaugh

The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center: "Yet another survivor has bravely come forward with damning, horrific testimony of sexual assault by Brett Kavanaugh....

NWLC Reacts to Second Accusation of Sexual Assault Against Kavanaugh

The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center: “Today, another brave woman - Deborah Ramirez - came forward with allegations of sexual assault by Brett...

Administration’s Proposed Public Charge Rule Undermines Our Core Values as a Nation, Says NWLC

(Washington, D.C.) Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that it would propose a rule dramatically changing the definition of “public charge.” The rule would prevent immigrant families from entering the country or obtaining...

NWLC Reacts to Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s Decision to Not Testify Before the Senate Judiciary Committee

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...

NWLC Reacts to Revealed Identity of Woman Who Claims Sexual Violence Allegations Against Brett Kavanaugh

(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...

NWLC Reacts to Allegation of Sexual Violence by Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh

(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...

Wage Gap for Women Does Not Budge for Two Years in a Row, Being a Woman Still Increases the Odds of Being Poor in America, and Number of People Insured Holds Steady

(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...

NWLC Reacts to Judge Kavanaugh’s Hearing Week

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...

NWLC Reacts to Leaked Documents From Kavanaugh Discussing Abortion

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...

NWLC Reacts to Kavanaugh’s Evasive Answers on Precedent

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...

Department of Education’s New Draft Regulations Disregard Student Safety and Misread the National Mood

(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...

Illegal Activities of President Trump’s Inner Circles Underscore Why Kavanaugh’s Nomination Must Not Move Forward

(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...

Democratic Women Senators, Joined By Women’s Groups And Patients, Discussed Why Judge Kavanaugh’s Nomination To The Supreme Court Poses Grave Threat To The Future Of Affordable, Accessible Health Care For Women Of Color

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...

Abortion Storytellers and Providers Storm SCOTUS at Rally; Meet with Senators

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...

“Justice Rising: Women United to Stop Kavanaugh” Kicks Off to Highlight Kavanaugh’s Threat to Women’s Rights

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...