NOW / Alice Paul Institute | Activist / Feminist Resources | Government / Legal / Voting Information | Healthcare / Reproductive Healthcare | Herstory | LGBTQ+ Resources | Mothers, Homemakers and Working Women | Politics | Violence Against Women | Young Feminists
NOW / Alice Paul Institute
NOW Foundation
501(c)(3) organization devoted to furthering women’s rights through education and litigation
Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice
The Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice (APC) works toward gender equality by fostering leadership skills in girls and women, advocating for the Equal Rights Amendment, and promoting organizations and sites that honor women.
Activist / Feminist Resources
The 19th News
An independent, nonprofit newsroom reporting on gender, politics and policy. Free-to-consume and free-to-republish journalism that reimagines politics and policy coverage through a gender lens.
An Economy of Our Own (AEOO)
Today’s economy is the product of 2400 years of male-only discourse. We put YOU at the center of an economic agenda.
ERA NOW
We aim to have the Equal Rights Amendment recognized by Congress as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution
Feminist Majority Foundation
Dedicated to equality and the elimination of discrimination of all kinds
Global Fund for Women
Supports gender justice movements around the world
Grassroots Directory
The Grassroots Directory is a listing of organizations powered by volunteers, all working to ensure that pro-democracy candidates prevail in elections.
Institute for Women’s Policy Research
Dedicated to winning economic equity for all women and eliminating barriers to their full participation in society
International Center for Research on Women
A global research institute whose mission is to empower women, advance equality and fight poverty
Geena Davis Institute on Gender Stereotypes in Media
New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice
NJAIJ is the largest immigration coalition in the state, comprised of groups that span labor, faith, policy, community-based, and grassroots organizations.
ProPublica
An independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force
Scholarships for Women (MoneyGeek)
To the Contrary
On PBS, a discussion of issues from diverse perspectives
Women’s Enews
A professional news service on issues of importance to women — stories and insight not found in the mainstream media
Government / Legal / Voting Information
New Jersey State Legislature
Search for state senators and assembly persons, and proposed legislation (bills)
GovTrack.us: Tracking the US Congress
Launched in 2004, GovTrack helps everyone learn about and track the activities of the United States Congress. This is a project of Civic Impulse, LLC.
National League of Women Voters
A non-partisan organization working to increase understanding of major public policy issues and to influence public policy through education and advocacy
Legal Services of New Jersey
Attorneys who represent individuals who cannot afford legal services
Library of Congress Database
Search for laws and proposed laws (bills)
Healthcare / Reproductive Healthcare
(a) Health and Reproductive Services
HealthCare.gov
Offers options to find national health coverage that meets your needs and budget
Mifeprex – the Early Option Pill
For women and providers who want to know how to prescribe and order the product, and where to get it
M&A (Miscarriage & Abortion) Hotline
Connecting people navigating miscarriage or abortion with a team of experienced doctors and nurses.
Period Action Day (PAD)
Period Action Day is a day hosted by PERIOD. Take action again period poverty and stigma through service, education, or advocacy. PAD takes place every second Saturday of October.
Planned Parenthood New Jersey
Providing confidential, comprehensive reproductive healthcare
Women’s Health Interactive
An inclusive and passionate team of sex-positive writers and industry professionals who are dedicated to having open, honest, and fearless conversations about sex, sexual health, and relationships
(b) Healthcare and Reproductive Rights Advocacy Groups
Center for Reproductive Rights
The Center for Reproductive Rights uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world.
Healthcare-NOW!
Advocates the passage of national, single-payer healthcare legislation
I’m For Planned Parenthood
High-quality, affordable health care for all: That’s what we believe in and it’s why we fight for patients every day. We are the majority, and we aren’t going anywhere — are you with us?
Indigenous Women Rising (IWR)
A campaign to bring attention to the fact that indigenous women and people who rely on Indian Health Services for healthcare were being denied equity in access to necessary healthcare.
Labor Campaign for Single Payer
NJ Universal Healthcare Coalition
Provides information about creating a more humane healthcare systems
Physicians for a National Health Program
Physicians for Reproductive Choice & Health
Pregnancy Justice
Advances and defends the rights of pregnant people, no matter if they give birth, experience a pregnancy loss, or have an abortion. No one should lose their rights because of pregnancy.
Pro-Choice Public Education Project
A national reproductive justice organization working to engage young women, transgender and gender non-conforming young people
Reproductive Freedom for All
(formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America) Fights for access to abortion care, birth control, paid parental leave, and protections from pregnancy discrimination
Single-Payer Action
A national non-profit seeking Medicare for All
Thrive NJ
Statewide coalition of organizations working collectively to promote sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice through policy change and advocacy
We Testify
We Testify invests in abortion storytellers to elevate their voices and expertise, particularly those of color, those from rural and conservative communities, those who are queer-identified, those with varying abilities and citizenship statuses, and those who needed support when navigating barriers while accessing abortion care.
Herstory
19th Amendment: Giving Women the Right to Vote
National Museum of Women in the Arts
National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA)
Advancing equality through the stories of women who shaped — and continue to shape — our nation
Our Sister Bookshops
Celebrating women authors, artists and activists
Remember the Women Institute
Research and cultural activities that contribute to including women in history with a special emphasis on women in the context of the Holocaust, its aftermath, and post-World War II immigration
Sheroes Empowering Pre-Teen Girls
Speaking While Female Speech Bank
Free online repository of women’s speeches to promote awareness about women’s public voice
Women’s History
Learn about the half of history missing from many history books, in partnership with ThoughtCo.
Women and Social Movements in the U.S. 1600-2000
Women in World History
Curriculum for teachers, parents, any interested persons
LGBTQ+ Resources
The Advocate
The nation’s leading LGBTQ+ magazine
Garden State Equality
New Jersey’s largest LGBTQ+ advocacy and education organization, providing community programs, training service providers, and passing pro-equality policies to protect and meet the needs of LGBTQ+ New Jerseyans.
GLMA
Directory of Health Professionals advancing LGBTQ Equality
Glassdoor
Companies that champion LGBTQ employees
LGBTQ & Student Resources
How to find and foster a welcoming campus
PFLAG
Official site for organization of LGTBQ+ and their Allies (parents, friends, and families)
Rainbow Wedding Network
Free registry, tips for planning LGBTQ+ weddings
Triversity
TriVersity is a Pride Center committed to serving the LGBTQ+ Community & our allies living in or visiting the TriState region of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. We offer events, educational programming, a media center & lending library, support groups and more.
Mothers, Homemakers and Working Women
a) Resources
Center for People in Transition
A social service agency dedicated to assisting displaced homemakers in becoming self-sufficient
Grants and Resources for Single Mothers
La Leche League
International non-profit dedicated to supporting breast feeding
Guide to Negotiating for the Pay You Deserve
Women’s Opportunity Center
Helping women gain economic self-sufficiency through education, job readiness, networking, outreach, referrals and emotional support
b) Advocacy Groups
Displaced Homemakers Network of New Jersey, Inc.
Momsrising
Our mission together: To increase family economic security, to decrease discrimination against women and moms, to fight racism, sexism and xenophobia, and to build a nation where businesses and families can thrive.
World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action
Politics
10 Steps to Freedom & Power
The 10 Steps campaign is a nationwide mobilization and education effort led by author, voting rights activist, and former Georgia House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams. Learn the Playbook. Join the Fight. Defend Our Freedom.
Action Together New Jersey (ATNJ)
We create and provide actions for like-minded people to build the bonds of community.
ALICE’s List
Raises campaign contributions to support pro-choice women candidates for local political office in South Jersey
Big Tent USA
A moderate, inclusive, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action
The Center for American Women and Politics
Research, education and outreach that promotes greater understanding of women’s participation in politics and government, enhances women’s influence and leadership in public life and expands diversity of women in politics and government
Center for Women in Government and Civil Society, Rockefeller College
EMILY’s List
The nation’s largest grassroots political network, raising campaign contributions for pro-choice Democratic women candidates running for the House, U.S. Senate and for governor; helping women candidates build strong, winning campaigns; and helping mobilize women voters
Factcheck.org
A nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics.
Good Government Coalition of New Jersey (GGCNJ)
The Good Government Coalition of New Jersey (GGCNJ) is a nonpartisan, grassroots group whose mission is to strengthen democracy by working with residents across our state to bring greater transparency, accountability, and participation to our state and local governments.
Inequality Media Civic Action
Uses the power of storytelling to inform and engage the public about the realities and impacts of inequality and imbalance of power in America.
Internet Archive
The Internet Archive, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is building a digital library of Internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Like a paper library, we provide free access to researchers, historians, scholars, people with print disabilities, and the general public. Our mission is to provide Universal Access to All Knowledge.
National Women’s Political Caucus
Training and supporting women running for public office
Politifact
PolitiFact is a fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others on its Truth-O-Meter.
Project Vote Smart
A citizen’s toolkit, promoting factual, unbiased information on candidates and elected officials
Supermajority
A voting advocacy hub focused not only on protecting women’s rights, but on bringing women together as a political force that transcends age, race, and background.
The Campaign School at Yale University
A non-partisan, issue-neutral political campaign-training program, that aims to increase the number and influence of women in elected and appointed office around the world
Violence Against Women
a) Domestic and Sexual Violence Against Women
Domestic violence resources in Philadelphia
Empowering Internet Safety Guide for Women
EndtheBacklog – An initiative of the Joyful Heart Foundation, End the Backlog is focused on expanding the national dialogue on rape kit testing; and advocating for comprehensive rape kit reform legislation and policies at the local, state, and federal levels.
Financial Advice and Links to Resources for Women in Abusive Relationships
Joyful Heart Foundation – Our mission is to transform society’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, support survivors’ healing, and end this violence forever.
Masculinity Action Project – The Masculinity Action Project is a community education and violence prevention initiative that brings men and masculine-identifying individuals into movements for gender justice.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: How to create a Safety Plan
SERV Services Empowering Rights of Victims (Camden, Cumberland and Gloucester Counties)
Purple Purse – Allstate Foundation to end Domestic Violence & Financial Abuse
Curriculum and other resources for victims of domestic violence and allies
b) Trafficking
New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking
Polaris Project
Operates National Human Trafficking Hotline and provides information and resources including for LGBT victims
The SOAP Project
Founded by Theresa Flores, a trafficking victim, to provide prevention education and advocacy for trafficking victims
Women Under Siege
A project of the Women’s Media Center (WMC) investigating how sexualized violence is used globally as a tool in genocide and conflict
Young Feminists
A Mighty Girl
The world’s largest collection of books, toys and movies for smart, confident, and courageous girls
Feminist Campus
World’s largest feminists student network
Girls Inc.
Building a new generation of leaders
New Moon Magazine for Girls
An ezine for girls aged 8-14
Young Feminist Party
The Young Feminist Party is building a powerful movement of young people to finalize the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and advance gender justice for all.