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August 23, 2026 by Florida NOW

FL NOW Condemns the Strategic Targeting of Peace Organizations and Progressive Journalists: “An Intimidation Tactic to Silence Dissent — and a Threat to Democracy”

For Immediate Release:  August 23rd, 2026 by Julie Kent, FL NOW President

Orlando, FL — The Florida National Organization for Women (FL NOW) today condemned the escalating pattern of targeted harassment, surveillance, and political attacks directed at progressive peace organizations, humanitarian‑aid groups, and independent journalists — including CodePink, Hasan Piker, BT News, CAIR, and other outlets and advocates who report on war, human rights, and global justice.

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August 3, 2026 by Florida NOW

FL NOW PAC Announces Endorsement of Candidates for Federal Office

For Immediate Release: August 3, 2026

President Julie Kent, Florida National Organization for Women  (FL NOW) PAC president@flnow.org

Orlando, FL – FL NOW PAC is pleased to announce the endorsement by the NOW PAC of the candidates shown below.  In making this endorsement, the NOW PAC considered each candidate’s positions on the issues that NOW considers important: women’s rights, women’s equality, and LGBTQIA+ rights.  These candidates were recommended to the NOW PAC after interviews with the FL NOW PAC.  These candidates answered a comprehensive questionnaire of their positions, showing that they strongly support the six issue pillars of NOW: freedom from violence against women, racial justice, reproductive healthcare, economic justice, and enforcing constitutional equality. These are the candidates that best support our vision for a better FL and America.

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May 1, 2026 by Florida NOW

Florida NOW Denounces Governor’s Signing of Anti DEI and Anti Climate Bills as an Attack on Local Democracy and Civil Rights

For Immediate Release: May 1, 2026 President Julie Kent, Florida NOW

 ORLANDO, FL — Florida NOW strongly condemns Governor Ron DeSantis’s signing of SB 1134 and HB 1217 on April 22, 2026, banning Florida cities and counties from funding diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and from adopting net-zero carbon emissions policies.

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