NOW pushes to increase hate crimes prosecution

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she National Organization for Women (NOW), together with other civil rights organizations, is urging Congress to amend Section 245 of Title 18 of the US Criminal Code. NOW is campaigning for the inclusion of sexual orientation and gender bias crimes to the number of bias-motivated crimes that can be investigated and penalized by the government. This move has been prompted by the increase of offenses motivated by a person's real or perceived sex or sexual orientation.

Hate crimes, Women's organizations, Women's associations

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NOW, students defeat anti-lesbian/gay measure

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The National Organization for Women (NOW) and its allies in the student sector in Maine scored a victory when the anti-lesbian and gay ballot measure was defeated in a 53% to 47% vote. Also known as Question One, the measure would have revoked the law banning discrimination against lesbians and gays in Maine. NOW largely attributes its victory to the solid support extended by the state's student population, which responded to its get-out-the-vote campaign.

Maine, Sex discrimination, Homophobia

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NOW plans day of action for same-sex marriage

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The National Organization for Women will launch a campaign in support of same-sex marriage on Feb 14, 1997. The campaign called National Valentine's Day of Action was overwhelmingly approved during NOW's 1996 National Conference and seeks legalize marriage of lesbian and gay couples. It calls for nationwide actions from NOW chapters, including the staging of mock ceremonies, rallying and sending heart-shaped messages to legislators.

Political aspects, Same-sex marriage

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