The representation gap – even more significant for women of color – poses a huge barrier to ensuring policies that support state-level abortion access WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 28, 2023 – In a newly released report, Democracy & Abortion...
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The representation gap – even more significant for women of color – poses a huge barrier to ensuring policies that support state-level abortion access WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 28, 2023 – In a newly released report, Democracy & Abortion...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 8, 2023 – A new study from the National Partnership for Women & Families finds that Black-led community initiatives may be vital to solving the Black maternal health crisis. The analysis Black Women’s Maternal Health...
In Senate testimony, NPWF President Jocelyn C. Frye called for U.S. to stop lagging behind and make national comprehensive paid leave a reality for all workers Watch Frye’s Testimony Here WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 25, 2023 – In case you missed it, today...
The GOP Is in Full-Blown Crisis Mode After the Alabama IVF Ruling Slate, February 26, 2024 To the fellas in the Republican Party: Are we having fun yet with post-Dobbs reproductive rights policy? As was not unexpected after Dobbs, a state Supreme Court (Alabama’s in...
Black History Month allows us to reflect on the rich cultural history and contributions Black people have made and continue to make in our community. However, as it comes to a close, I’m reflecting on the complicated history of our Black maternal healthcare in this...
When my husband and I decided we were ready to have children, we never could have imagined the long and difficult road it would take for us to get there. After more than a year of trying, we decided it was time to meet with doctors and start the process of fertility...
FACT SHEET | Studies of the nation's state paid family leave programs demonstrate how well paid leave policies work for workers, families and businesses.
FACT SHEET | Businesses benefit when their employees have access to paid sick days. When sick workers are able to stay home, the spread of disease slows and workplaces are both healthier and more productive. Plus, workers recover faster from illness and obtain timely...
CHART | A detailed summary of existing family leave laws in California, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Washington, New York, D.C., Massachusetts, Connecticut, Oregon and Colorado