The Most Problematic Pending Legislation Across the Country for DEI Professionals – Diversity Inc
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is eminently qualified, and the Senate needs to confirm her quickly and fairly.
Judge Jackson would be the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court and the second woman of color. She’s eminently qualified. Her voice and ability to bring her unique lived experience into her opinions will be key to upholding equal justice principles and pushing back on unfairness in the Court’s decisions.
White House Takes Important Steps in Closing the Wage Gap
Statement of Jocelyn C. Frye, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
US Marks Equal Pay Day Amid Pay Disparities Between Men, Women – Voice of America
Moving in with other adults has become a lifeline for single moms hit ‘tenfold’ by the pandemic – 19th News
20% of Women Have Faced Lack of Fair Pay Due To Their Gender — How Can We Change the Status Quo? – Yahoo News
Democratic Lawmakers Propose Bill to Expand Unpaid Leave to Half of U.S. Workers – Bloomberg
Can the SOTU be reduced to a Wordle? (Not exactly, but it was fun trying.)
As the nation looks to President Biden’s first State of the Union address tonight, there’s no shortage of pressing topics to cover. At the same time, we could all use a momentary reprieve from the deluge of overwhelming news. Enter: our take on Wordle for this very occasion.
A historic week for racial justice efforts; Rent hikes in Southern Florida – NPR
Child care in Wausau costs more than in-state college tuition – Wausau Pilot & Review
Virginia data highlights economic impact of lack of paid leave – Augusta Free Press
Family-Friendly Policies in North Carolina – North Carolina Medical Journal
Virtual mental health services are more available than ever. Is it enough? – The 19th
Great Resignation Creates Opportunity for a National Paid Family and Medical Leave Policy
New research finds that the employee exodus demonstrates the need for policymakers to support workers, keep them employed
Kindred and National Partnership for Women & Families Partner on the Creation of a Paid Leave Guide – GlobeNewswire
Manchin faces pressure from Gillibrand, other colleagues on paid family leave – The Hill
Calculator: How much of your income would be covered by the US paid leave proposal – Quartz
The Build Back Better bill would make paternity leave equitable for all fathers – Chicago Sun Times
House Passage of Paid Leave in Build Back Better Is A Historic First Step Towards Providing Financial Security for Workers and Families
Statement from Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women and Families
