Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families released a new video featuring some of the most recognizable leaders in business advocating for a nationwide paid family and medical leave program. The video features business leaders from ThirdLove, Patagonia, Sun...
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Medicare and Medicaid: 50 Years of Improving the Lives of Women and Families
by Lee Partridge | Jul 30, 2015 | Choosing Health Equity
If there was ever a moment that illustrated how public policy can transform people’s lives, it may have come 50 years ago today when President Lyndon Johnson signed the Medicare and Medicaid programs into law.
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New Data and Stories Make the Case for a National Paid Sick Days Standard
by Vicki Shabo | Jul 29, 2015 | Paid Sick Days
Our new series of fact sheets put into stark relief just how much access to paid sick days in this country still depends on where you live and the job you hold.
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Illinois Youth Leaders Campaign to Repeal Parental Notification of Abortion (PNA) Law
by Tiffany Pryor, MSW | Jul 14, 2015 | Reproductive Rights
My heart dropped when I heard the news on July 13th, 2013. In just one month, a youth-targeted abortion law was going to be enforced — a law that the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Illinois had held off through litigation since 1995 — requiring that medical providers of youth under 18 notify a parent or guardian at least 48 hours before providing an abortion.
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Supreme Court Decision in King Lays Foundation for Stronger Health Care System
by Theresa Chalhoub | Jul 7, 2015 | Supreme Court and Judicial Nominations
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in King v. Burwell offered a strong reminder of the primary goal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA): to improve access to affordable health coverage and care.
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A Long Overdue Victory for Equality
by Debra L. Ness | Jun 26, 2015 | Other
Thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in four same-sex marriage cases today, marriage equality is now the law of the land in all 50 states.
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The Wrong Way
by Debra L. Ness | Jun 25, 2015 | Reproductive Rights
Extremists in the House of Representatives seem to be firmly in charge as their fiscal year 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) funding bill advances quickly.
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Drawing On Lessons Learned to Improve Open Enrollment for 2016
by Lauren Birchfield Kennedy | Jun 23, 2015 | ACA
The third open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance marketplaces is fast-approaching — it begins November 1, 2015 — and now is the opportunity for policymakers and marketplace administrators to harness lessons learned from the previous enrollment periods to improve the plan comparison and selection process this fall.
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A Father’s Day Reminder and Challenge to Dads in Congress
by Debra L. Ness | Jun 20, 2015 | Paid Leave
Once you’re done showing your love and appreciation for the fathers in your life, take a minute to ask the dads who represent you in Congress to co-sponsor the FAMILY Act.
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Lawmakers Should Take a Walk in Her Shoes
by Chavi Koneru | Jun 17, 2015 | Reproductive Rights
On June 5th, with the stroke of a pen, Governor Pat McCrory restricted the rights of North Carolina women by signing a bill imposing a 72-hour mandatory delay on abortions.
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Victory! Oregon Will Soon Be Fourth State to Guarantee Paid Sick Days
by Christine Sloane | Jun 15, 2015 | Paid Sick Days
Last Friday, June 12 , nearly half of all private sector workers in Oregon woke up hoping that a case of the flu, strep throat or some other common and contagious illness wouldn’t force them to choose between staying home to recover or care for a sick child and the jobs and wages they need to put food on the table.
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11 Questions Pregnant Employees Worry About
by Vicki Shabo | Jun 10, 2015 | Paid Sick Days
Navigating the workplace — not to mention workplace politics — can be a challenge for pregnant employees.
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A Gala to Remember
by Debra L. Ness | Jun 5, 2015 | Other
The National Partnership held its annual gala on June 4, and the speakers, the crowd, the program and the event were extraordinary.