National Partnership welcomes Miriam Cash as the newest addition to the Communications Team WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 6, 2023 – Today the National Partnership for Women & Families announced the addition of Miriam Cash to the communications team as the Director of...
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Celebrating a Decade of Paid Sick Days Progress, Resolving to Pass a National Policy
by Alex Baptiste | Jan 8, 2020 | Paid Sick Days
These legislative victories are proof the paid sick days movement is gaining significant traction and that the tipping point for a national policy is soon near. Yet even as we celebrate a decade of tremendous progress, today more than 34 million private sector workers cannot earn a single paid sick day.
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“Impeachment Earthquake”
by Debra L. Ness | Dec 20, 2019 | Other
Quite simply, the Trump administration is the most regressive, heartless, corrupt administration we’ve ever seen. Donald Trump’s views, his priorities, his agenda put everything on the line. Our nation deserves better. You and I deserve better. Our children and our children’s children deserve better.
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Women’s Week of Action: Shop Smart and #GetCovered
by Sarah Coombs | Dec 9, 2019 | ACA
As women’s week of action begins this Sunday, December 8th and runs through the final day of the Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment on Sunday, December 15th, we want to remind you to shop smart and get covered. The annual opportunity to enroll in comprehensive coverage gives women and families guaranteed access to health insurance.
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This Thanksgiving, Everyone at the Table Needs Access to Paid Leave
by Erika L. Moritsugu | Nov 25, 2019 | Paid Leave
Thanksgiving reminds us that, in the fight for paid family and medical leave, we must never lose sight of the diverse family relationships that are at the heart of our work.
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Moving Backward: Efforts to Strike Down the Affordable Care Act Put Millions of Women and Girls at Risk
by Sarah Coombs | Nov 4, 2019 | ACA
Efforts to Strike Down the Affordable Care Act Put Millions of Women and Girls at Risk
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This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, We Demand Action to Make our Country Safer for Women and Families
by Mariah Kitchin | Oct 31, 2019 | Reproductive Rights
Our laws and policies should protect and provide opportunity to everyone living in our country. We should ensure that women and families can thrive in a safe and healthy environment. This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, celebrate survivors by telling your senators and representative we refuse to wait any longer.
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Latinx Heritage Month: Latinxs Standing in Resistance!
by Blosmeli Leon-Depass | Oct 16, 2019 | Reproductive Rights
I call on my social justice advocates to continue to uplift Latina-led reproductive justice organizations. Moreover, I call on advocates to recognize the intersection of other social justice issues impacting the reproductive health outcomes of Latinas.
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Paid Leave and Breastfeeding: A Perfect Combination for Mom and Baby
by Christine Broderick | Aug 23, 2019 | Paid Leave
New moms have all heard the advice: “breast is best.” While it’s true that breastfeeding facilitates bonding between mother and child, many new moms know that choosing to breastfeed can come with a host of challenges.
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Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Would Help Provide Dignity, Respect and Workplace Protections to Millions
by Debra L. Ness | Jul 24, 2019 | Congressional Relations
Domestic workers are undervalued, underpaid and, largely because of institutional racism and sexism, are unprotected by our nation’s most basic federal employment laws. Members of Congress now have an opportunity to begin to correct past injustices by supporting and passing the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights.
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Implementation Day: A Time to Celebrate Progress, Demand Action on National Paid Leave and Paid Sick Days
by Alex Baptiste | Jul 1, 2019 | Paid Sick Days
Today, working people and advocates for fairer workplaces are marking Implementation Day to celebrate the anniversaries of paid sick days and paid family and medical leave laws across the country.
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This Pride Month, We Refuse to Turn Back the Clock on Our Health Care
by Rachel Kuenzi | Jun 14, 2019 | Choosing Health Equity
Pride month is and always has been a political declaration. It is a month to celebrate resiliency and to resist discrimination against the LGBTQ community. This resiliency and resistance is more important than ever as the Trump administration continues its string of relentless attacks on the LGBTQ community.
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What’s on My Mind This Father’s Day …
by La Guardia Cross | Jun 14, 2019 | Paid Leave
Sunday is Father’s Day. A day when dads everywhere will feel a sense of pride, get their 453rd pair of socks, and if they’re like me, proudly tape an illegible Father’s Day card their daughter scribbled at preschool to their refrigerator.