Released on July 20, 2024

Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes 

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Christian F. Nunes, National NOW President, issued the following statement on the passing of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX):

“Women lost a steadfast friend, ally, mentor, and example in the passing of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.  For nearly three decades in Congress, she was an unmistakable presence and formidable force in fighting for social justice, fairness, and equity for all.  She never hesitated to side with those most in need of a fierce advocate—taking early stands against the Iraq War and as a fighter for LGBTQIA+ rights.  And she led the effort to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), making sure Congress did its part to fight the epidemic of domestic violence and stalking.

Sheila Jackson Lee began her career as an underdog and became a household name in her district, a national leader, and a progressive champion we will never forget.  Rest in peace and power, Sheila Jackson Lee.

###

Contact: Press Team, press@now.org,

Released on July 15, 2024

Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes 

WASHINGTON, DC–We knew he was going to select a running mate who would fall in line with former President Donald Trump’s extremist positions that endanger women’s lives, and J.D. Vance has always supported the most restrictive abortion bans and other ways to take away women’s control over their bodily autonomy. 

But what’s even more dangerous is that Vance has a record of his own and ambition to continue Trump’s policies into a Vance presidency.  Trump and Vance will use this campaign to tear down the Biden/Harris record of doing more for women than any other administration. 

But women know when they’re being lied to—and we know the truth about J.D. Vance —and the truth about Donald Trump.  The Trump/Vance ticket is a threat to democracy—but women can save democracy, and we won’t retreat from that mission. 

# # #

Contact: Press Statement, press@now.org,

Released on September 29, 2023

Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes 

Washington D.C. — National Organization of Women (NOW) National President Christian F. Nunes issued the following statement in response to the impending federal government shutdown:

“Congress has failed in its most basic function. The extremists who control the House of Representatives have shut down the government–out of incompetence, ignorance, and cruelty.

This is not just about politics—far from it. When you’re living day to day, paycheck to paycheck, wondering how you’ll cope with a shutdown is chilling to the core.

Real people will be harmed because of this inexcusable partisan gamesmanship. For weeks, they’ve been dreading this day—not knowing if they’ll be able to pay the rent, afford childcare, or feed their families.

Those who are responsible for today’s shutdown are causing fear and uncertainty to be felt not only by government workers and their families, but by millions more who are impacted by this crisis—starting with the 7 million women and children who rely on vital nutrition assistance, but will be turned away when the funds dry up just days from now.

It couldn’t be clearer—these extremists are willing to cause such disruption, pain, and uncertainty because they’d rather tear down the government than make it work.

And now they’re holding every function of government hostage until their extremist demands are met—including more restrictions on abortion, cutting access to Social Security and Medicare, allowing discrimination against LGBTQIA+ people, and slashing funding for cancer research, safe and clean drinking water and making our elections less safe, and making it harder to vote.

NOW members are calling on their Representatives to shut off the shutdown. Not in months or weeks, but days or hours. They may not feel the pain they cause, but we know people who do.”

###

Contact: Press Team, press@now.org,