An Underhanded Threat to Working Families in Louisiana and Throughout the Country
Over the past year, some workers and their families have rested a little easier knowing they will be able to recover from illness or help a family member do so without sacrificing much-needed income.
As Older Americans Month Draws to a Close, Let’s Not Forget the Older Adults and Caregivers Who Need Us
May is Older Americans Month, a time to honor and show appreciation for the older adults in our lives and our communities.
New Caregiver Protections for Military Families Are a Step in the Right Direction
Our nation’s service members make enormous sacrifices for our country – and so do their families.
There’s No Place Like (A Medical) Home
Today, fully 1/3 of our health care spending is wasted on payments for medical mistakes and poor quality care.
New Resource: Repro Health Watch Highlights War on Women’s Health in the States
Facts matter. When the facts about women’s health are a central part of the discussion about access to reproductive health care, the conversation changes – and now more than ever, we need that change.
Orlando: A Bright Spot in the Sunshine State!
There’s exciting news out of Florida!
Beyond Mother’s Day: Continuing the Commitment to Working Mothers and Families
As families throughout the country were making their Mother’s Day plans, some lawmakers were similarly focused on America’s women. But unlike the short-lived events of Mother’s Day weekend, their attention was on the kind of support and family friendly policies mothers and working families need year round.
On Mother’s Day: Expecting Better for All Mothers and Working Families
On Sunday, millions of mothers will be celebrated and honored — some for the first time, and others as part of a fun family ritual.
New Study Shows It’s Time to Invest in Paid Leave for U.S. Workers and Families
It is no secret that millions of women are both breadwinners and caregivers for their families, the country is rebuilding its economy, and – at the same time – many federal and state lawmakers are trying to figure out how to reduce spending.
Eliminating Disparities in Maternal Health
How does race and ethnicity intersect with other identities (including sex, gender identity, etc.) in ways that compound barriers to health care and lead to health disparities?
Nothing to Sneeze At: State Activity Continues as Federal Support Grows
In the past few weeks, we’ve seen paid sick days efforts progress and make headlines in cities and states throughout the country — and support for the federal Healthy Families Act continues to grow in Congress.
Medicare Matters to Older Women
The Medicare Trustees announced this week that the program will remain solvent until 2024 – the same projection as last year.
