WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 12, 2023 – Today the National Partnership for Women & Families announced the addition of Anwesha Majumder as the organization’s first economist. Anwesha will play a central role in the National Partnership's development of...
NEWS: Judge Strikes Down Required Coverage Of Preventive Care
by Repro Health Watch | Mar 30, 2023 | Reproductive Rights
A federal judge in Texas struck down a provision of the Affordable Care Act that required coverage for a range of preventive services — including for cancer screenings, medications and more…
NEWS: Hectic week for abortion policy with laws and lawsuits
by Repro Health Watch | Mar 23, 2023 | Reproductive Rights
“Nine months after the U.S. Supreme Court ended a nationwide right to an abortion, the landscape is far from settled, with lawmakers considering broader bans or stronger protections and legal challenges popping up nationwide. It’s been a hectic week for abortion policy with Republican-dominated states seeking to tighten restrictions, Democratic lawmakers trying to protect abortion access – and court fights playing out on multiple fronts.”
New Data on Veterans Show High Unemployment for Young Women
by Marissa Ditkowsky, Jessica Mason, Katherine Gallagher Robbins | Mar 21, 2023 | Other
New data reveal employment challenges for young women veterans, veterans of color, and disabled veterans.
NEWS: Takeaways from the Texas hearing on medication abortion drugs
by Repro Health Watch | Mar 16, 2023 | Reproductive Rights
“Over the course of about four hours of arguments, a federal judge in Texas asked questions that suggested he is seriously considering undoing the US Food and Drug Administration’s approval of a medication abortion drug and the agency’s moves to relax the rules around its use. But the judge, US District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, also indicated he was thinking through scenarios in which he could keep the drug’s 2000 approval intact while blocking other FDA rules.”
Occupational segregation – a legacy of racism, sexism and ableism – is a major contributor to the wage gap
by Jessica Mason, Gail Zuagar | Mar 14, 2023 | Fair Pay
There are many contributing factors to the wage gap, including racism, sexual harassment, and a lack of family-friendly policies. For Equal Pay Day this year, our team took a closer look at occupational segregation.
Unemployment Increases for Women of Color Mean the Fed Should Pause Interest Rate Hikes | #JobsDay March 2023
by Katherine Gallagher Robbins, Jessica Mason | Mar 10, 2023 | Fair Pay
Today’s new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for February reveal that the economy is starting to show signs of softening and that gains for women of color – who have long been marginalized in the labor market – are at risk.
NEWS: Women denied abortions file landmark lawsuit
by Repro Health Watch | Mar 9, 2023 | Reproductive Rights
“Zurawski v. Texas, a new lawsuit announced Tuesday, March 7, marks the first time patients directly affected by abortion laws have sought to challenge them in court.”
NEWS: Where restrictions on abortion pills could matter most
by Repro Health Watch | Mar 2, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
“A judge is poised to rule in a case that seeks to revoke the approval of the most common, safe and effective abortion pill regimen, with the potential for consequences to be felt in every state.”
Attention Employers: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Is Now the Law of the Land
by Vasu Reddy | Mar 1, 2023 | Pregnancy Discrimination
Ten years after the bill was first introduced, President Biden signed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) into law on December 29, 2022. The landmark law confirms protections for pregnant and birthing workers, helping them stay in their jobs without risking their health or safety. In doing so, it’s a win for employees AND employers.
Six Books You Should Read To Celebrate Black History Month
by National Partnership Staff | Feb 28, 2023 | Other
In a time when Black stories and Black history are being erased and censored, uplifting those stories and the people who tell and live them is critically important. That’s why this Black History Month, some of the National Partnership staff have put forward book recommendations by Black authors.
Rihanna’s Motherhood Journey And Why We All Need Policies That Support Working Parents
by Gail Zuagar | Feb 24, 2023 | Paid Sick Days
She has 14 No. 1 hits, sold over 340 million records and has broken barriers – building a beauty and fashion empire that is inclusive from the sizes, shapes and genders of the models, to the range of colors available in her makeup. But Rihanna’s latest role as a mom may be her most challenging yet.
New Data on Disability Employment: Small Gains But Institutional Barriers Remain
by Marissa Ditkowsky | Feb 23, 2023 | Fair Pay
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual data about disabled people in the U.S. workforce. The data reveal noteworthy increases in the size and employment rate of the disabled population, as well as deep and persistent gaps in labor force participation and employment, especially for women, Black, and Latinx people with disabilities.