Researchers recommend implementation of permanent emergency leave policy that is comprehensive and invests in public awareness and enforcement WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 21, 2023 – A new report released today by the National Partnership for Women &...
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Two Years Later: Revisiting LGBTQ+ Experiences in the Workplace Post-Bostock
by Vanisha Kudumuri | Jun 15, 2022 | Fair Pay
Two years ago today, the Supreme Court issued a decision in the landmark case, Bostock v. Clayton County, which ruled that that workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation or transgender status violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. While many LGBTQ+ advocates celebrated this decision as a monumental step forward, the question remains whether the lived experiences of real people have truly changed for the better since the ruling.
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NEWS: Biden pledges executive orders on abortion. His options are limited.
by Repro Health Watch | Jun 10, 2022 | Repro Health Watch
Repro health news from the week of June 6 – 10, 2022.
Repro Health Watch is a weekly email digest designed to give you the most important reproductive health news of the week.
Note: The information contained in this publication reflects media coverage of women’s health issues and does not necessarily reflect the views of the National Partnership for Women & Families.
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Why Care in Community Birth Settings Works So Well for All Birthing People
by Carol Sakala | May 5, 2022 | Maternal Health
Maternity care in “community birth” settings – both such as birth centers and planned home birth – is associated with lower rates of preterm and cesarean birth and higher breastfeeding rates compared to similar people with standard physician-led and hospital-based maternity care. Keep reading to learn why.
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Barriers to Equal Pay for AANHPI Women
by Joshua Tobing | May 3, 2022 | Fair Pay
Acknowledging the unique wage gap between white men and AANHPI women is more important than ever, and forces us to take a closer look at the many myths and barriers in the way of achieving pay equity for AANHPI women in particular.
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Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week 2022
by National Partnership Staff | Apr 14, 2022 | Maternal Health
Black Maternal Health Week was created to raise awareness of the root causes of poor maternal health outcomes for Black women and to inspire activism in support of Black-led maternal health initiatives. Founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, the goals of Black Maternal Health Week are to: Deepen the national conversation about Black maternal health in the US…
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This Women’s History Month, We Witnessed History For Our Courts
by Nora Howe | Mar 29, 2022 | Supreme Court and Judicial Nominations
This week, in the final days of Women’s History Month, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson sat before the Senate Judiciary Committee as members considered her nomination to the Supreme Court. Judge Jackson, a long-term jurist and public servant, would be the first Black woman on the Court. Her nomination is part of an intergenerational struggle to ensure that our government decision-makers, including our judges, are representative of the people they serve and reflect the tapestry of lived experiences in our country.
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is eminently qualified, and the Senate needs to confirm her quickly and fairly.
by National Partnership Staff | Mar 18, 2022 | Supreme Court and Judicial Nominations
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.
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Equal Pay Day – We’ve got good news and bad news. Ok, it’s mostly bad news.
by Jessica Mason | Mar 15, 2022 | Fair Pay
Why observe Equal Pay Day, year after year, if it’s such a bummer? Because the wage gap is a way of talking about the tangible consequences that sexism and racism in our economy have on women. And it touches so many women year after year, no matter their occupation, education level or age.
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Can the SOTU be reduced to a Wordle? (Not exactly, but it was fun trying.)
by National Partnership Staff | Mar 1, 2022 | Other
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.
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What We’re Listening to, Watching, and Reading During this Black History Month
by Eiley Fong | Feb 28, 2022 | Other
With February coming to a close, we’d like to highlight all the recommendations from the desks and homes of our staff members for Black History Month.
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FMLA is Almost 30 and We Still Can’t Figure It Out
by Eiley Fong | Feb 4, 2022 | Family Medical Leave Act
February 5th will mark the 29th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); legislation that the National Partnership was essential in passing in 1993 to ensure working people can take the time they need to care for themselves and their loved ones. Paid leave is fundamentally tied to other economic battles: equal pay and equitable healthcare to name a few. Build Back Better had the potential to ensure paid leave would be accessible to all. The momentum to support our labor force was there, yet partisanship and skepticism on the expenses of this type of program got in the way of providing paid leave for people that need it most.
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Good work and good trouble: the time for voting rights is now
by Eiley Fong | Jan 14, 2022 | Other
This weekend the coalition will continue to call on Congress to take action by participating in local actions in D.C. and in Phoenix, AZ between January 15-17. Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King will join elected officials, voting rights advocates, and community advocates.