The National Partnership for Women & Families will hold a press call this Monday, April 1 at 10 a.m. EST to discuss analysis on the gender wage gap, which will be released in time for Equal Pay Day on April 2. The data to be released Monday includes exclusive analysis...
Six Months After Health Reform There is Much to Celebrate…And Lots of Work Ahead
by Debra L. Ness | Sep 23, 2010 | ACA
Six months ago today, President Obama signed the health care bill into law. And with his signature, our health care system was opened up for renovation. But, like any remodeling job, we’ve got a long way to go before the final product will be ready for a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Time is running out – Call now!
by Sharyn Tejani | Sep 15, 2010 | Fair Pay
Congress has only a few weeks left before it adjourns for the election – and the Senate still hasn’t taken up the Paycheck Fairness Act. Time is running out, and women deserve – and need – fair pay.
Five ways to show your grandparents you care
by Portia Wu | Sep 14, 2010 | Paid Sick Days
Sunday was National Grandparents Day – and this year, we can do more for our grandparents than send candy or flowers. Let’s take action to improve the health and economic security of our grandparents — and all of America’s grandparents.
Beaches, burgers, and bringing up better care…
by Kirsten Sloan | Sep 3, 2010 | Other
The Labor Day weekend is upon us, and many of you will be able to enjoy a much-needed holiday.
Today of All Days, Be Heard!
by Debra L. Ness | Aug 26, 2010 | Fair Pay
Today is Women’s Equality Day, when we celebrate the fact that, 90 years ago, a group of dedicated women and men made history when the 19th Amendment passed, guaranteeing a woman’s right to vote.
Celebrating ella
by Laura Hessburg | Aug 19, 2010 | Reproductive Rights
On average, women spend at least 30 years being sexually active but trying to avoid pregnancy. That’s an awfully long time considering no contraceptive is 100% effective and things don’t always work out as planned.
Pennsylvania Paid Sick Days Advocates Working Hard During the Dog Days
by Debra L. Ness | Aug 17, 2010 | Paid Sick Days
While many of us spend time in August vacationing at the beach or in the mountains, Pennsylvania advocates took a trip to their state capitol in Harrisburg — to push for a state paid sick days law.
The View from Capitol Hill
by Rachna Choudhry | Aug 5, 2010 | Paid Sick Days
In my job, I get to explain the entire narrative of paid sick days to our nation’s lawmakers and their staff. It’s a rather simple task because most people intuitively get it — and often they have an experience to share.
And Kagan Makes Three!
by Debra L. Ness | Aug 5, 2010 | Supreme Court and Judicial Nominations
I am thrilled that the Senate has confirmed Elena Kagan to serve on the Supreme Court. This is an important milestone in our journey toward equal rights for women – and our nation will be stronger as a result.
What you shouldn’t have to expect when you’re expecting
by Portia Wu | Jul 23, 2010 | Maternal Health
Owning your own home has long been a central part of the American Dream. It’s as American as baseball, apple pie and mom. But according to this column in the New York Times, a lot of moms and moms-to-be are getting short shrift.
Time to Step Up!
by Portia Wu | Jul 21, 2010 | Fair Pay
Today the Obama Administration issued a rousing call to action on two of the most important priorities for working women and families — equal pay for equal work, and strong work-family policies.
This Morning at the White House…
by Portia Wu | Jul 20, 2010 | Fair Pay
They’ll be talking about you and me, when Vice President Biden hosts an event focusing on some of the issues that matter most to women’s economic security: equal pay and work-family policies.