Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Partnership for Women & Families President Jocelyn C. Frye sent a letter to the Biden administration and congressional leadership, urging...
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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.
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Spreading it around: Where do you get your information?
by Eiley Fong | Nov 22, 2021 | Other
Amidst the rise of social media, group chats, and increased digital communication, however, sharing can take on a deadlier connotation. In the pandemic the spread of misinformation and (un)intentional disinformation has led to false (and sometimes harmful) cures and inaccurate vaccine information among other issues.
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Mississippi Abortion Ban Is Bad Medicine
by Ashi Arora | Nov 19, 2021 | Reproductive Rights
Mississippi Abortion Ban Challenges Medical Ethics
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Top 10 Reasons to Support Paid Leave
by National Partnership Staff | Oct 26, 2021 | Paid Leave
Enacting a paid family and medical leave policy as part of the Build Back Better package is critical to closing the longstanding systemic inequities that impact women and people of color.
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Immigration & Abortion Care: Why Reproductive Rights are Inextricable from Migration
by Emma Flores | Oct 1, 2021 | Reproductive Rights
As Texas implemented its egregious abortion restriction, Mexico finally decriminalized abortion. The move is a major victory for Mexican people and advocates, and a sign of change and hope for those living in other countries, particularly in Central America, where abortion is prohibited altogether.
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Hey NASCAR Parents, Paid Leave Is the Pit Stop You Need to Keep Your Families Racing
by Eiley Fong | Sep 17, 2021 | Paid Leave
Paid family and medical leave is an indispensable benefit that all working people need and deserve.
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Unprepared: Reflections of a Labor and Delivery Nurse
by Rachel Wei | Aug 12, 2021 | Maternal Health
As a labor and delivery nurse, I have seen first-hand the devastating effects of untreated substance use disorders (SUD) and mental illnesses in pregnancy and postpartum—as one of the many ways our healthcare system fails to support and care for these moms and babies.
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On This ADA Anniversary, We’re Thinking About Reproductive Health and Disability Justice
by Nuria Piracha | Jul 26, 2021 | Reproductive Rights
This week marks 31 years of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. However, despite the promise of this law and the progress made in the last two decades, ableism continues to permeate society, resulting in socioeconomic, health, and other inequities.