Voters Say It’s Time for Paid Family and Medical Leave
23 years. During that time, you can raise and put a child through college. Transform HIV/AIDS from a death sentence to a chronic disease. Move the country from “don’t ask, don’t tell” to marriage equality for all.
Troubleshooting Tracers’ Stories
We continue our Tracer Series this week by sharing common roadblocks Tracers have faced when they tried to get and use their health data.
Small Businesses Support Paid Sick Days in Minneapolis and Across the Country
Advocates and small business owners in Minneapolis are making the case for paid sick days. A new report released last week by the Main Street Alliance of Minnesota with the support of the National Partnership for Women & Families summarizes the growing body of evidence that shows paid sick days policies benefit businesses.
A Tale of Two Tracers
This week, we’re kicking off our series of Tracer stories by sharing stories from two patients who requested their health data and reported back to us about their experiences.
Paid Sick Days Are Already Winning in 2016
2016 is off to a good start for many workers who used to lack access to paid sick days. On January 1, Oregon’s statewide paid sick days bill took effect. On January 6, a paid sick days law in New Brunswick, New Jersey, took effect. And today, Spokane, Wash., passed a paid sick days ordinance.
Get Your Health Data in 2016: Become a Tracer
2016. This is it: the year I get my cholesterol under control. It’s not an easy New Year’s resolution, but it’s one I’m confident I can keep track of, in part because I have 24/7 access to my health records.
We Should Be Talking About When America Guarantees Paid Leave — Not If
Two years after the FAMILY Act was first introduced, paid leave is on the horizon in the United States.
A Big Step: D.C. City Council Holds First Hearing on Paid Leave Proposal
Exactly one week ago, the D.C. City Council held its first hearing on the Universal Paid Leave Act of 2015, a proposal that would create a much-needed paid family and medical leave insurance program that would make paid leave accessible to virtually every worker in the District.
Living in the Crosshairs: Violence Against Abortion Providers Hurts Us All
In an ideal world, abortion providers would lead lives just like any other medical professional. However, in the highly charged environment we live in, abortion providers’ lives are different.
Paid Leave and The Raising of America
Why do we, as a nation, make it so difficult for our children to thrive? How can we do better? These are the important questions asked in a powerful new film.
More Than 25,000 New Jersey Workers Gain Paid Sick Days Protections in a Single Week
It’s been an exciting week for paid sick days! Yesterday, Elizabeth, New Jersey, became the 10th city in the state to pass a paid sick days law. And last week, the Jersey City Council voted to expand the city’s paid sick days law. This is tremendous progress, but hundreds of thousands of workers in the state still cannot earn a single paid sick day.
New Tools Will Help Consumers Make Informed Choices in the Health Insurance Marketplace This Year
As the 2016 open enrollment period begins, it’s worth reflecting on how far we’ve come: Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became law, 17.6 million previously uninsured people have gained coverage.
