Gilbride is a strong advocate for enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws and ensuring equal opportunities Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 17, 2023 – “The National...
NEWS: Abortion clinics in 3 states sue to protect pill access
by Repro Health Watch | May 11, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
“South Carolina and Nebraska, two conservative states that have been pushing to ban abortion, on Thursday both failed to pass new bills prohibiting the procedure, preserving wide access to abortion in those states and handing surprise victories to abortion rights advocates.”
Better data about race and ethnicity is critical for advancing gender justice
by Areeba Haider | May 8, 2023 | Other
Inclusive, comprehensive data on racial and ethnicity is essential for gender justice and the work of the National Partnership.
Gen Z enters a strong job market – but the future is uncertain | #JobsDay May 2023
by Katherine Gallagher Robbins | May 5, 2023 | Fair Pay
The job prospects for Gen Z are strong, but young workers face an uncertain economic future that could shape their earnings and careers for years to come.
NEWS: Abortion Bans Fail in South Carolina and Nebraska
by Repro Health Watch | May 4, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
“South Carolina and Nebraska, two conservative states that have been pushing to ban abortion, on Thursday both failed to pass new bills prohibiting the procedure, preserving wide access to abortion in those states and handing surprise victories to abortion rights advocates.”
Attack on Abortion Pills – The War on Reproductive Rights Continues as Lawsuit Seeks to Ban Mifepristone
by Josia Klein | Apr 21, 2023 | Reproductive Rights
The Supreme Court issued a stay in the Texas mifepristone case on Friday, April 21, pressing the “pause” button on the recent lower court decisions and allowing mifepristone to remain available pending a full appeal. Although this is welcome news, it is frightening that Americans came so close to losing access to this safe, effective medication — and may yet still.
This Earth Day, Let’s Treat Environmental Justice as a Gender Equity Issue
by Sophie Burns | Apr 20, 2023 | Maternal Health
As we celebrate Earth Day and reflect on the steps we can all take to protect our planet, it’s important to highlight that climate change doesn’t impact everyone equally. Decades of racist policies – from housing to infrastructure to economic policies – often restricted low-income communities and communities of color to areas with more environmental hazards and heavy pollution.
NEWS: The Supreme Court Fight Over an Abortion Pill: What’s Next?
by Repro Health Watch | Apr 20, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
The Supreme Court initially gave itself a deadline of Wednesday to decide whether women seeking access to a widely used abortion pill would face more restrictions while a court case plays out. But on the day of the highly anticipated decision the justices had only this to say: We need more time. In a one-sentence order, the court said it now expects to act by Friday evening.
Black women’s unemployment hits a historic low – but there is more to do | #JobsDay April 2023
by Katherine Gallagher Robbins | Apr 11, 2023 | Fair Pay
Despite recent successes, racism and sexism create barriers for Black women in the labor market.
NEWS: Independent abortion clinics are ‘disappearing from communities’ after the end of Roe V. Wade
by Repro Health Watch | Apr 7, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
“Twice as many independent abortion clinics have closed so far in 2022 compared to the year before as facilities shutteredin the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision this year to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to an association for independent abortion care providers.”
NEWS: As Roe marks 50th anniversary, advocates push farther
by Repro Health Watch | Apr 7, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
“Each year since 1973, abortion rights activists have gathered on Jan. 22 for “Roe v. Wade Day” to celebrate the Supreme Court decision that granted a constitutional right to abortion. But now, 50 years after the decision, Roe v. Wade Day will be different: Sunday will also mark the first anniversary of Roe since the ruling was overturned.”
How Racism and Sexism Create the AANHPI Wage Gap
by Vasu Reddy | Apr 5, 2023 | Fair Pay
Data analysis shows how racism, sexism and ableism push Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women into lower-paid jobs and undervalue their work.
Protecting Contraceptive Access is Essential
by Blen Yilma Asres | Apr 4, 2023 | Reproductive Rights
In an effort to support expanding access to birth control coverage under the Affordable Care Act, the National Partnership joined others across the movement in reproductive health, rights, and justice in a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).