National Partnership for Women & Families renews call for Congress to pass national paid family leave law WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 1, 2023 – On the eve of the 30th Anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act – also known as FMLA –, the National Partnership...
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This Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Let’s Fight for Inclusive Workplace Laws
by Vasu Reddy | May 29, 2019 | Paid Leave
As we fight for paid sick days and paid family and medical leave laws that allow people to maintain economic security while caring for their loved ones, it is critical that these laws allow time to care for a range of family members.
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Racial Inequities in Care and Outcomes of Endometrial Cancer
by Sarah Coombs | Apr 26, 2019 | Choosing Health Equity
Did you know that endometrial cancer is four times more common than cervical cancer or that it’s responsible for one of the largest racial disparities among cancers in the U.S.? Probably not.
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Abortion Restrictions Hurt Women of Color
by Nikita Mhatre | Apr 25, 2019 | Reproductive Rights
Legislators and anti-abortion activists across the country are becoming increasingly explicit about their goal of overturning Roe v. Wade and prohibiting people from accessing abortion care.
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The EACH Woman Act Matters for Women of Color
by Nikita Mhatre | Mar 12, 2019 | Reproductive Rights
Since 1976, the Hyde Amendment has withheld federal funds for abortion care for women enrolled in Medicaid and other health insurance through the federal government except in cases of rape, incest or life endangerment. This pushes abortion care out of reach of millions of women, particularly women of color.
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We Must Show Up For Black Women and Families
by Debra L. Ness | Feb 1, 2019 | Paid Leave
As we begin 2019 Black History Month, we must renew our commitment to fighting for Black women and families and remember the reality that people of color are uniquely harmed by race discrimination and this harm is exacerbated for women of color by gender discrimination. We must commit to centering our work on people and families of color in order to address all aspects of the racism that permeate our society.
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We Decide: Demanding the Policies Pregnant People Need to Thrive
by Sarah Lipton-Lubet | Jan 22, 2019 | Reproductive Rights
No one should be denied opportunity, dignity, happiness or respect because of where they live or work or how much money they make. But because of our country’s punitive and inadequate policies, that is precisely what happens every day to people deciding if and when to parent.
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A Subversion of Democracy
by Vicki Shabo | Jan 3, 2019 | Paid Sick Days
Last month, Gov. Rick Snyder dealt a blow to democracy by gutting the state’s paid sick time law. This was just one of the intentional subversions of democratic process that occurred in Michigan and Wisconsin in the lame duck sessions.
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Women Caregivers: The Unsung Superheroes
by Dani Gillespie | Nov 21, 2018 | Paid Leave
As we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month, we recognize and honor family caregivers with the theme “Supercharge Your Caregiving.” It’s a time to consider how we may better support the 43.5 million people — the superheroes — who take on family caregiving responsibilities each year.
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Standing Up for Scientific Integrity
by Shaina Goodman | Nov 15, 2018 | Reproductive Rights
Over the past couple of years, the Trump administration has aggressively sidelined science in policymaking – whether by suppressing or misrepresenting evidence, undermining federal grants, or selecting unqualified and conflicted appointees to lead agencies and programs. As a result, our nation’s public health and well-being are suffering.
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Mid-Term Elections Limit Abortion for Some While Ensuring Access for Others
by Lauren Paulk | Nov 9, 2018 | Reproductive Rights
Tuesday’s elections brought some mixed results around abortion rights. While Oregon turned out in a big way to reaffirm abortion access for everyone regardless of income, a majority of West Virginia and Alabama voters paved the way for increased abortion restrictions in both states. As with all abortion restrictions, these measures will have the most impact on low-income women, young women, and women of color in these three states.
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Why the Right to Vote Is a Reproductive Justice Issue
by Nikita Mhatre | Nov 5, 2018 | Reproductive Rights
At a time where reproductive rights face an existential threat from nearly all levels of government, voting can help ensure a future where all women have access to the reproductive health care they need.
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Circuit Courts Ignore Precedent and Set Up Path to Gut Roe
by Rachel Kuenzi | Oct 18, 2018 | Reproductive Rights
In the last few months, we stood alongside our allies across the country to oppose the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court because we knew the dire threat he poses to women and families. …