The representation gap – even more significant for women of color – poses a huge barrier to ensuring policies that support state-level abortion access WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 28, 2023 – In a newly released report, Democracy & Abortion...
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After Dobbs: Finding Optimism Amidst the Devastation
by Shaina Goodman | Jun 20, 2023 | Reproductive Rights
The last year has been devastating. Even though advocates in the reproductive health, rights, and justice movement have been sounding the alarm for years – decades, even – about what the fall of Roe v. Wade would mean, I wasn’t prepared for what that would actually look like. But as we mark one year since the Dobbs decision, I am choosing – despite everything – to lean into optimism, to believe in and build toward a future where abortion is truly available to everyone.
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“The Hope for Freedom is Contagious”
by Jocelyn Frye | Jun 19, 2023 | Other
To commemorate Juneteenth, National Partnership President Jocelyn Frye joins Aimee Peoples — our Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism — for a conversation on what the holiday means to her and to the work of our organization.
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NEWS: All OB-GYNs need abortion care training. New bill aims to help them get it.
by Repro Health Watch | Jun 15, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
Sami Stroebel, an aspiring obstetrician-gynecologist, started medical school at the University of Wisconsin in Madison last summer within weeks of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion.
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NEWS: These state supreme courts are weighing abortion bans
by Repro Health Watch | Jun 8, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
In January, the South Carolina Supreme Court struck down restrictions on abortion early in pregnancy, finding the law violated the right to privacy in the state constitution. But the state’s highest court likely isn’t done ruling on abortion.
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The Equal Pay Act was a first step in closing the wage gap – and helping women get infrastructure jobs is the new secret weapon
by Sharita Gruberg, Katherine Gallagher Robbins | Jun 7, 2023 | Fair Pay
The new secret weapon for closing the wage gap is strategically implementing new federal infrastructure spending to make sure women, especially women of color, are part of America’s industrial policy revolution.
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May’s mixed signals for the job market | #JobsDay June 2023
by Katherine Gallagher Robbins | Jun 2, 2023 | Fair Pay
While May’s data had some bright spots, there are also some concerning findings, especially with cuts to programs like TANF and SNAP looming.
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NEWS: Majority of Asian American and Pacific Islander women don’t know where to access medication abortion
by Repro Health Watch | Jun 1, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
“A federal appeals court on Wednesday seemed prepared to limit access to a key abortion medication first approved more than two decades ago, expressing deep skepticism that the government followed the proper process when it loosened regulations to make the pill more readily available.”
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Celebrating AA and NHPI Heritage Month: Interview with Erika Moritsugu
by National Partnership Staff | May 31, 2023 | Other
We’re closing the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month with a blog post Q&A featuring Erika Moritsugu, who was appointed in April 2021 to serve as Deputy Assistant to the President and AA and NHPI Senior Liaison.
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Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Year Round With These 12 Book Recommendations
by Jaclyn Dean | May 30, 2023 | Other
Jaclyn Dean, Director of Congressional Relations-Reproductive Health, gives book recommendations for celebrating AANHPI heritage year round.
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NEWS: U.S. state abortion legislation to watch in 2023
by Repro Health Watch | May 25, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
“A federal appeals court on Wednesday seemed prepared to limit access to a key abortion medication first approved more than two decades ago, expressing deep skepticism that the government followed the proper process when it loosened regulations to make the pill more readily available.”
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NEWS: Appeals court appears likely to restrict access to key abortion pill
by Repro Health Watch | May 18, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
“A federal appeals court on Wednesday seemed prepared to limit access to a key abortion medication first approved more than two decades ago, expressing deep skepticism that the government followed the proper process when it loosened regulations to make the pill more readily available.”
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Roses are red, violets are blue. You say you love moms, well here’s what to do…
by Gail Zuagar | May 11, 2023 | Paid Leave
This time of year, there’s a lot of talk about what moms need – and unfortunately, not enough action – so we figured we’d offer a little bit of help.