Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families announced a major gift from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. "This is an extraordinary honor. We’re thrilled and grateful to receive this gift," said Jocelyn Frye, president of National Partnership...
Taking Stock of the ACA’s Preventive Services Coverage During National Women’s Health Week
by Debra L. Ness | May 17, 2018 | ACA
For National Women’s Health Week this year, we’re reminding women of some of the preventive services they can access – without cost sharing – thanks to the ACA.
Paid Sick Days Promote Women’s Health
by Debra L. Ness | May 16, 2018 | Paid Sick Days
As we mark National Women’s Health Week, it’s important to remember that millions of women cannot earn paid sick days, which would help them care for themselves and their families.
And Then There Were 10: New Jersey’s New Governor Signs Paid Sick Days Bill Into Law
by Sarah Fleisch Fink | May 2, 2018 | Paid Sick Days
Today, Gov. Phil Murphy signed the Earned Sick and Safe Days Act, making New Jersey the 10th state to enact a paid sick days law and extending the right to earn paid sick days to an additional 1.2 million workers.
And Then There Were 10: New Jersey’s New Governor Signs Paid Sick Days Bill Into Law
by Sarah Fleisch Fink | May 2, 2018 | Paid Sick Days
Today, Gov. Phil Murphy signed the Earned Sick and Safe Days Act, making New Jersey the 10th state to enact a paid sick days law and extending the right to earn paid sick days to an additional 1.2 million workers.
Minority Health Month 2018: Tackling Persistent Health Disparities
by Dawn Godbolt | Apr 23, 2018 | Choosing Health Equity
To call attention to the persistent health disparities women of color face all year, we analyzed U.S. Census Bureau health insurance data for a five-part fact sheet series.
Honoring Black Maternal Health Week
by Katie Martin | Apr 13, 2018 | Maternal Health
Too many Black women are dying in pregnancy and childbirth. It’s unacceptable. We’re proud to support Black Mamas Matter Alliance’s Black Maternal Health Week.
Survey Says: We’re Missing an Opportunity to Engage Women in Their Health Care
by Erin Mackay | Apr 4, 2018 | Digital Health
The 2017 NCI Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) survey included questions on consumer use of health IT. We look at what it says about how women access and use health information via digital health tools.
Women Deserve the Truth
by Sarah Lipton-Lubet | Mar 20, 2018 | Reproductive Rights
National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Becerra should be a no-brainer for the Court. It’s a case about the simple proposition that women deserve the truth.
This International Women’s Day, We Must #PressforProgress on Women’s Health
by Debra L. Ness | Mar 8, 2018 | ACA
We all must speak out against the Trump administration’s attacks on women’s health and health care — before it’s too late.
Let’s Press for Progress on Gender Equality Through a Strong U.S. Paid Leave Policy
by Vicki Shabo | Mar 8, 2018 | Paid Leave
On International Women’s Day, it is difficult to ignore the fact that the United States is an international outlier when it comes to paid leave.
Women Just Can’t Win: Medicaid Work Requirements and Inadequate Workplace Policies
by Katie Martin | Feb 28, 2018 | Paid Leave
Here’s an idea for politicians who claim they want to help women and families become more financially secure: Don’t institute punishing work requirements in programs that are meant to help people achieve and maintain economic security. Instead, promote and protect access to affordable, quality health care and supportive workplace policies.
Standing Together to Unrig the System for Working People
by Debra L. Ness | Feb 24, 2018 | Fair Pay
Workers need strong workplace policies – and strong unions – to ensure they are treated with dignity and respect. But working people are under attack.