Extreme proposals would slash hundreds of millions of dollars from programs and services for women and families – must be nonstarter for negotiations WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 19, 2023 – Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families...
NEWS: Twenty governors are forming a new coalition to support abortion rights
by Repro Health Watch | Feb 23, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
“Governors supporting abortion rights are forming a new coalition aimed at expanding and protecting access to the procedure, according to details shared with The Health 202.”
NEWS: Most common abortion method in danger in every state
by Repro Health Watch | Feb 16, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
“The future of medication abortions across the U.S.—even in states with few abortion restrictions—is on the line.”
Attack on Abortion Pills – Lawsuit Seeks to Ban Mifepristone
by Josia Klein | Feb 15, 2023 | Reproductive Rights
More than 20 years ago, the FDA approved the drug mifepristone, a safe and effective pill used in medication abortions. Today, abortion pills are the most common way to terminate early pregnancy, but an unprecedented case before a federal judge in Texas threatens access to this vital medication and could have dire consequences for bodily autonomy and freedom of choice nationwide – even in states where abortion is protected.
NEWS: Biden skewers ‘extreme abortion bans’ in State of the Union address
by Repro Health Watch | Feb 9, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
“President Joe Biden used the word “abortion” — one he has rarely uttered in speeches —in his brief remarks on the issue in his State of the Union address on Tuesday.”
FMLA at 30: Persisting Toward Paid Leave
by Jocelyn Frye | Feb 7, 2023 | Family Medical Leave Act
As the FMLA turns 30, we should use this opportunity to celebrate its legacy – and reflect upon how much further our country still has to go when it comes to supporting workers in balancing their personal and professional lives. It’s time we make comprehensive, paid family and medical leave a reality for every worker in America.
Black women have done a lot for the economy and the country. We need to do more for Black women. | #JobsDay February 2023
by Jessica Mason | Feb 3, 2023 | Fair Pay
This month’s #JobsReport drops at the beginning of #BlackHistoryMonth – so we took a close look at how Black women are faring. And it’s pretty clear that while Black women have done a lot for the economy, the economy – and policymakers – need to do a lot more for Black women.
NEWS: HHS weighs abortion access actions, including possible health emergency declaration
by Repro Health Watch | Feb 2, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
“The Biden administration is weighing additional actions to help people access abortions, which may include a public health emergency declaration.”
It’s 2023: Are We in a Recession or Not?
by Katherine Gallagher Robbins | Jan 30, 2023 | Fair Pay
What, exactly, is going on with the economy these days? On one hand, there are headlines about an impending recession and on the other hand the unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in decades. Rents are declining a bit, but still up hugely over the last year. And what about the cost of eggs?!
NEWS: Lawsuit challenges state bans on abortion pills
by Repro Health Watch | Jan 26, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
“A company that makes an abortion pill filed a lawsuit Wednesday morning challenging the constitutionality of a state ban on the medication, one in what is expected to be a wave of cases arguing that the federal Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the pill takes precedence over such restrictive state laws. “
Health Care Equity and Alternative Payment Models (APMs) – Sinsi Hernández-Cancio on the “Spotlight on Action” podcast
by National Partnership Staff | Jan 25, 2023 | Choosing Health Equity
Vice President of Health Justice Sinsi Hernández-Cancio was a guest on Health Care Payment Learning & Action Network’s Spotlight on Action podcast to talk about moving the health care system towards one that effectively cares for every single person in this country – with dignity, excellence and respect.
Unions Close Wage Gaps – but Too Few Workers Are Unionized
by Jessica Mason, Katherine Gallagher Robbins | Jan 19, 2023 | Fair Pay
Today the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual data on union members in the United States, showing small declines in the rate of union membership over the last year. Our analysis shows that while unions raise wages – especially for women – far too few workers were able to access their benefits in 2022.
NEWS: House Republicans approve antiabortion bills after daunting midterm
by Repro Health Watch | Jan 12, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
“House Republicans addressed abortion Wednesday for the first time in their new role controlling the chamber, passing two pieces of legislation with their razor-thin majority. The votes come after the reversal of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court last summer, which factored heavily into voter behavior in the November midterms, particularly in states where abortion issues were on the ballot.”