The National Organization of Women of California (CaNOW) is a chapter of the National Organization of Women, a group which supports liberal social policies. CaNOW is primarily focused on abortion, gender discrimination, and left-of-center economic policies. ^[1]

CaNOW has a PAC, though it was only active in 2014. CaNOW is a member of Field Team 6, a pro-Democratic voter registration group. ^[2]

Annual Conference

The National Organization of Women of California hosts an annual conference for its members. Its 2021 virtual conference included presentations by representatives from Chinese for Affirmative Action, DemocraShe, and Sex Positive Los Angeles, as well as California Assembly Member Cristina Garcia (D). ^[3]

Spousal Rape Legislation

The National Organization of Women of California was a partner of the Enough is Enough Voter Project in a campaign to end the practice of setting lower criminal punishments for rape committed by a spouse compared with the penalties for rapes committed by other people. Other members of the campaign included the Los Angeles County Democratic Party, the Silicon Valley Democratic Club, Equality Now, and the Feminist Majority Foundation. ^[4] In October 2021, legislation was signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA). ^[5]

State Audit of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

In March 2021, the National Organization of Women of California and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) called for a state audit of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (SoCAL MWD) over allegations of sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and “bullying.” Six of the 18 female employees at the organization filed complaints between 2005-2019. In June, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee approved an investigation. ^{[6] [7]}

Political Expenditure

In 2014, the National Organization of Women of California PAC spent almost about $7,700 in support State Controller Betty Yee (D). ^[8]