Five ways to show your grandparents you care
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…
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!
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
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
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
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!
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
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!
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…
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.
NYC’s Horses Get Time Off…Will the City’s Workers?
Yesterday, advocates in New York City rallied in favor of paid sick days legislation next to the carriage horses in Central Park.
Great News: ‘Meaningful Use’ Rule Released Today!
We’ve said it before and you know it’s true: health information technology is for better health outcomes, not just better technology. And the new regulations released by the Obama administration show that they get it.
