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Women’s Health Care Should Never Be A Political Game… But That Is Exactly What It Has Become

Women’s Health Care Should Never Be A Political Game… But That Is Exactly What It Has Become

by Lisa Brown | Jun 26, 2012 | Reproductive Rights

Women’s health care should never be a political game.

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Three Years Post-Dobbs: Abortion Bans & Criminalization Threaten More than 15 Million Women of Color

Read the full report WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 23, 2025 – Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families updated a recent analysis showing the harm that anti-abortion policies are causing for millions since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health...

National Partnership Announces Top Companies Leading on Paid Leave

The 2025 Leading on Leave report highlights seven companies that provide comprehensive paid leave policies to their employees Read the report: https://nationalpartnership.org/leading-on-leave   WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 10, 2025 – Today, the National...

Trump Administration Refuses To Allow Pregnant Patients To Access Abortion in Medical Emergencies

National Partnership for Women & Families Says Decision Will Worsen Maternal Health Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 6, 2025 – When a health crisis or emergency arises, and when minutes and seconds can be the difference between life or death, it is critical...

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NEWS: Supreme Court to hear arguments over whether states may subpoena faith-based pregnancy centers

Supreme Court To Hear Arguments Over Whether States May Subpoena Faith-Based Pregnancy Centers CNN, June 16, 2025 The Supreme Court agreed Monday to take up a First Amendment appeal from a faith-based nonprofit that runs five “crisis pregnancy centers” in New Jersey...

An Open Letter to Working Women: The Attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Are Attacks on Us — It’s Time to Act

Dear Working Women, We are under attack. Across the country, extremist politicians and corporate billionaires are working to eliminate hard won protections for working women. They claim they are fighting what they call “illegal DEI,” but we know the truth: this...

NEWS: Montana Supreme Court declares 2021 abortion restrictions unconstitutional

Montana Supreme Court Declares 2021 Abortion Restrictions Unconstitutional Associated Press, June 10, 2025 Montana’s Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that struck down as unconstitutional several laws restricting abortion access, including a ban beyond 20...

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Fathers Need Paid Family and Medical Leave

FACT SHEET | A national paid family and medical leave insurance program would provide mothers and fathers with much-needed pay when they need time off for family or medical reasons.

The House Reconciliation Bill Threatens Women’s Health Care At All Stages of Life

FACT SHEET | The House of Representatives voted to advance a budget reconciliation package that would result in nearly 16 million people losing health coverage nationwide - undermining the health and economic security of tens of millions of people who rely on Medicaid...

Family And Medical Insurance Leave Act (The FAMILY Act) Fact Sheet

FACT SHEET | A fact sheet on legislation that would establish a national paid family and medical leave insurance program: the Family And Medical Insurance Leave Act (FAMILY Act).

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