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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It’s Past Time to Protect Our Nation’s Marginalized Communities
by Erika L. Moritsugu | May 29, 2020 | Other
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month presents an opportunity to reflect on the rich history and contributions that my community has made to our country and consider what kind of a world we are creating for future generations
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What’s the Wage Gap Really About?
by Erika L. Moritsugu | Mar 26, 2020 | Fair Pay
The wage gap is just one of many examples of the burden women of color bear by living in a white supremacist and patriarchal society.
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From Title X to the Coronavirus, the Trump Administration Is Degrading Our Health Care Safety Net
by Nikita Mhatre | Mar 12, 2020 | Health Justice
Trump administration actions have degraded the country’s health care safety net placing vulnerable communities at risk.
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Maternity Care in the United States: We Can – And Must – Do Better
by Carol Sakala | Feb 27, 2020 | Maternal Health
Summary of new report on maternity care system.
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Roe in Real Life: Who Has Access to Safe and Legal Abortions?
by Blosmeli Leon-Depass | Jan 22, 2020 | Reproductive Rights
Although Roe v. Wade granted the right to access abortions, the reality is that many people, particularly people of color, face barriers that inhibit their ability to exercise this right.
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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.