Taking Action

How Does Illinois NOW Take Action?

Educating the public and media about the status of and threats to women’s rights.

Organizing rallies, protest, demonstrations and marches of all sizes.

Protesting businesses that mistreat women and minorities.

Lobbying for and writing laws that promote full equality for women.

Registering new voters and inspiring them to get to the polls.

Recruiting and electing feminist candidates at all levels of government.

Initiating and supporting lawsuits against violators of women’s rights.

Demanding fair and unbiased courts and judicial nominees.

Working in coalition with progressive allies.

“Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”

Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States – Ruth Bader Ginsburg