"On the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the Department of Education released proposed regulations providing long overdue clarification of the protections for survivors of sexual violence and LGBTQ+ students under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The...
The Hyde Amendment Continues to Punish Our Country’s Most Vulnerable Women
by Debra L. Ness | Sep 29, 2017 | Reproductive Rights
For 41 long years, the Hyde amendment has penalized low-income women by withholding coverage for abortion care from those enrolled in Medicaid.
Rhode Island Becomes Eighth State With a Paid Sick Days Law
by Vicki Shabo | Sep 28, 2017 | Paid Sick Days
Gov. Gina Raimondo signed the Healthy and Safe Families and Workplaces Act today, making Rhode Island the eighth state to enact a paid sick days law and bringing the national total to 40 jurisdictions with such laws nationwide. Some 100,000 Rhode Islanders will gain the right to earn paid sick time when the law takes effect in July.
15 Years, Five Key Lessons: California Continues to Lead the Nation Toward Paid Leave for All
by Vicki Shabo | Sep 28, 2017 | Paid Leave
With recent attention to the country’s dismal record of making paid leave available to workers, and growing consensus around the need for a national solution, it’s easy to forget the decades of work and milestone victories that have made this moment possible. One of the first happened 15 years ago this week, when California created the nation’s first state paid family leave program.
Don’t Just Tell Grandparents You Care, Fight for Their Ability to Care and Be Cared For
by Debra L. Ness | Sep 8, 2017 | Paid Leave
Sunday is National Grandparents Day, a time to celebrate the millions of grandparents who provide so much for our families and our country. Our nation’s grandparents are not only treasured members of our families; they also take on significant caregiving and breadwinning responsibilities.
New School Year, Same Uncertainty for Parents Without Paid Sick Days
by Vicki Shabo | Sep 7, 2017 | Paid Sick Days
For kids, heading back to school can be an anxious and exciting time – figuring out new routines, adjusting to different teachers and classmates and navigating changes in social and academic environments… Employed parents stress about changes too, but the millions of moms, dads and caregivers without paid sick time also have to worry about cold and flu season and what will happen if their kids get sick.
Women Are Watching
by Stephanie Glover | Sep 5, 2017 | ACA
As the primary health care decision-makers for our families, women have a lot of stake in the debate about the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Stand Up for Workers and Unions This Labor Day
by Vicki Shabo | Sep 1, 2017 | Fair Pay
Working people and organizations across the country are coming together to stand up and speak out to remind elected officials that America needs strong workplace protections – and strong unions.
Women Continue to Resist and to Insist on Equality for All
by Debra L. Ness | Aug 26, 2017 | Other
There is another side to the nation’s story right now – the story of the power and persistence of women. Our voices are the ones that have changed, and will continue to change, the nature of power.
No Rest This Summer for Texas Abortion Rights Advocates
by Sarah Lipton-Lubet | Aug 24, 2017 | Reproductive Rights
The Texas state legislature passed three new abortion restrictions during this summer’s special session.
We All Need to Take a Stand Against Hate
by Debra L. Ness | Aug 18, 2017 | Other
We at the National Partnership are still haunted by images of Charlottesville and deeply troubled by the news that continues to unfold this week, including the tragic, unconscionable terrorist attacks in Spain.
A Watershed Moment: Sheryl Sandberg Endorses the FAMILY Act
by Debra L. Ness | Aug 9, 2017 | Paid Leave
Sandberg’s support gives a major boost to the FAMILY Act, the next step in making America family friendly.
Continuing to Move the Country Toward Paid Family and Medical Leave for All
by Debra L. Ness | Aug 4, 2017 | Paid Leave
The 24th anniversary of the FMLA taking effect is a reminder that the pace of progress varies over time and, even on the days when the odds seem stacked against us, people can and will keep moving the country forward.