Anne GeggisApril 14, 2023
9min0
If the law goes into effect, Florida becomes part of a vast corner of the country restricting access to the procedure.
Tag: National Organization for Women
Anne GeggisApril 14, 2023
A.G. GancarskiFebruary 14, 2023
5min0
'It is a disgrace. This man can't be allowed to continue.'
Staff ReportsAugust 4, 2022
4min0
The candidates said they are focused on LGBTQ issues and abortion rights.
A.G. GancarskiOctober 14, 2020
6min1407
Former legislative director for Florida NOW falls to cancer.
Scott PowersOctober 24, 2019
6min1502
No bill yet, but alimony reform is back on the table for Florida
Ryan NicolMay 21, 2019
4min354
"It sends a very loud and powerful message to girls."
Ana CeballosNovember 1, 2017
4min381
A proposed amendment to the state constitution tweaking the right to privacy sparked a debate over abortion when pro-choice advocates argued the new language would weaken access to the procedure. The issue came up Wednesday during a committee meeting of the Constitution Revision Commission, which is reviewing and considering changes to the state’s governing document. The […]
Associated PressJuly 2, 2017
1min443
A long-time feminist activist whose campaign resume noted that she had an illegal abortion in 1968 has been elected as the new president of the National Organization for Women. Toni Van Pelt, 69, who has been active for decades in NOW’s Florida affiliates, was elected Saturday night at the organization’s national conference in Orlando, Florida. […]
Scott PowersJuly 1, 2016
2min205
Democratic candidate Beth Tuura has won the backing of the Florida National Organization for Women in her quest to be elected in the Orlando-based House District 47. Tuura, an Orlando television producer, is facing two Democrats in the Aug. 30 primary, Clinton Curtis and Henry Lim. The winner would take on incumbent Republican state Rep. […]
Mitch PerryJune 28, 2016
6min213
The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday unanimously overturned former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s conviction on corruption charges. In case you’ve forgotten, McDonnell and his wife Maureen accepted more than $175,000 in nice gifts, such as $6,000 Rolex watches and $20,000 in designer clothing from a dude named Jonnie Williams, who was swarming around the couple in […]