NEWS: Trump touts ‘freedom’ on anniversary of day he took it away
On Wednesday, June 24, President Donald Trump will headline the kickoff event for the White House’s Great American State Fair, celebrating 250 years of American freedom. The rally, which will set the stage for Trump’s “Freedom 250” programming, also coincides with the four-year anniversary of the Supreme Court handing down its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the case that stripped away the constitutional right to abortion access that had been held for 50 years.
NEWS: Abortion bans, restrictions could cost economy $140 billion
A new report from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, a national think tank focused on economic equity and eliminating barriers for women, estimates that the 16 states with the most restrictive abortion policies are responsible for more than $68 billion in annual lost earnings.
State Paid Family Leave Programs Are Helping a New Generation of Dads Rise to the Challenge of Parenting
For ’80s and ’90s kids, having a father take parental leave was rare. But state paid family and medical leave programs are changing that for new generations.
NEWS: FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill
The Food and Drug Administration is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
Sojourner’s Truth
Sojourner Truth’s life defied expectations. She was born into slavery in the North and later won her freedom, becoming an acclaimed speaker, preacher, and activist. In her speech to the Women’s Convention, she challenged the audience to see her for who she really was.
Women Hate It Here | Jobs Day June 2026
Amidst a boom in low-wage jobs and rising inflation, women’s ratings of the government’s economic policies have hit an all-time low.
NEWS: Senators clash over trans youth care
A Senate hearing on gender-affirming care for minors on Wednesday became a fight over who gets to make decisions for transgender children, whether politicians should override doctors and parents, and whether the Trump administration’s escalating campaign against gender-affirming care is rooted in concern for children or hostility toward transgender people.
How the Trump Administration is Letting Your Boss Steal From You
The Trump administration has stopped enforcing many protections for workers and how that is costing workers money.
NEWS: The Trump administration isn’t just ignoring violence against abortion clinics — it wants to fund it
In an unprecedented move, the Trump administration may be about to start writing checks to fund violent anti-abortion extremists.
86% Preventable: What Business Leaders Can Do About the Maternal Health Crisis
The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations – and 86% of these deaths are preventable. Cross-sector leaders gathered to discuss what employers can do now to address the maternal health crisis.
Reproductive Sovereignty in the Pacific Islands
Roe v. Wade was never enough for Pacific Islanders because there was often no abortion access to begin with. Pacific Islanders deserve self-determination over their reproductive health, lands, and existence.
Paid Leave Isn’t the Problem, the Disinformation Campaign Is.
Stories about paid leave going wrong are having a moment. Workers allegedly taking vacations while on leave. Warnings about fraud. Claims that programs are being “gamed” or crushing employers. It’s a compelling narrative. It’s also a familiar one. And honestly? It doesn’t hold up.