CT Chapter of the National Organization for Women (CT NOW)

08/24/2026

CT History is Women’s History

The Connecticut Women’s Heritage Trail connects you with places across the state where remarkable women lived, worked, created, organized, and changed history.

Explore the sites and stories of Connecticut women who made lasting contributions as scientists, doctors, educators, artists, innovators, athletes, activists, and leaders. Whether you are planning a family outing, a classroom visit, or a day trip, the trail offers meaningful ways to experience women’s history in the places where it happened.

Visit the Connecticut Women’s Heritage Trail website below and click the pictures for information.

cwhf.org/connecticut-womens-heritage-trail

08/07/2026

CT NOW is proud to officially endorse Rosa DeLauro for Connecticut’s 3rd Congressional District in 2026!

Congresswoman DeLauro has been a tireless champion for Connecticut women, working families, equal pay, healthcare access, and reproductive freedom. We need dedicated feminist leaders like Rosa in Congress fighting for our rights every single day.

Ready to make your voice heard? Get involved, support champion candidates, and help us elect feminists up and down the ballot!

08/06/2026

A month out from the National NOW Convention and the energy hasn’t faded one bit. Proud to represent Connecticut and stand side-by-side as we fight for an equal, inclusive future for all. 💜✊

07/23/2026

We’re live! Check out the official CT NOW website at ct-now.org

Visit the link to learn more about CT NOW, stay connected with our work, and see what we're up to across the state.

07/18/2026

We have some exciting news about the evolution of our organization! 🚀

To better serve our community, we are shifting our focus from a social action group to a direct clinical care provider.

Our advocacy efforts for systemic equality have found a powerful home. Lisa Del Sesto, MPA is now the President of CT NOW. This is where we will put all our energy into legislative action and fighting for equality. Please follow the CT Chapter of the National Organization for Women (CT NOW) to stay involved!

With advocacy moving to CT NOW, We Are Women Rising will focus entirely on its identity as a women-led organization dedicated to providing direct support and clinical services. Our mission remains focused on uplifting all people, especially marginalized groups like senior citizens, neurodivergent individuals, and individuals with disabilities.

As part of this clinical shift, we invite you to follow Rising Stars ABA. Rising Stars is proudly led by our Vice President, Raine Palladino, BCBA, LBA-NY, CT, providing high-quality, compassionate clinical care directly to families.

Thank you for rising with us through every phase of this journey. We are so proud of our roots and excited for the direct impact ahead! ✨

07/01/2026

ICE dropped Daphy Michel at a bus stop far from home. Three days later, she was dead.

06/27/2026

Representing at the National Organization for Women (NOW) conference. Congratulations Lisa Del Sesto for being elected to the national board! 🥂

06/19/2026

When I first began reporting on incarcerated women, I was fascinated by studies that showed that showed that upwards of 70 percent of women in jails and prisons were subjected to intimate partner violence before they were incarcerated. But as I covered more stories on the topic, I started to see tha...

05/28/2026

Without equality enshrined in our Constitution, we do not have a true democracy.

Found some vintage pins in the office… we’re still demanding the ERA!

04/06/2026

As the United States celebrates 250 years, let’s celebrate the women.

America turns 250 this year. Who actually built this democracy? Founding Feminists centers the women and gender-nonconforming people written out of the origin story—from Phillis Wheatley to Ona Judge to Haudenosaunee women leaders.