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37 State Economies Harmed by Lack of Paid Leave, According to New Analysis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 3, 2025 – 37 states do not have a statewide paid leave program, while the U.S. is one of six countries in the world that does not have a guaranteed, comprehensive paid family leave program at the national level. This lack of...

National Partnership Condemns Targeted Attempts to Fire EEOC Commissioners

Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 29, 2024 – This week, the Trump Administration unlawfully attempted to fire two of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s sitting...

Trump Executive Order Paves the Way for Discrimination in Federal Contracting and Undermines Equal Opportunities for Women

History of EO 11246: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JcPpBZYlxM Pres. Trump has issued an Executive Order that would roll back a 60 year old civil rights order (EO 11246) that helps protect workers from discrimination. Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President of the...

Patient Advocate Perspectives on Advancing Value-Based, Person-Centered Care

The Trump Administration’s second term has signaled a focus on reducing health care costs and improving health outcomes through strengthening efforts to prevent chronic disease and advancing payment reform. However, the word ‘equity’ has become a political target with...

NEWS: States with abortion bans had an even higher than expected infant death rate. Here’s why.

States With Abortion Bans Had an Even Higher Than Expected Infant Death Rate. Here’s Why. USA Today, February 13, 2025 The number of infants dying after states enact abortion bans is even higher than expected, a new study found. But there were stark differences,...

Miles, Mountains, and Barriers: Reproductive Health Crisis in Appalachia

Where I grew up in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, access to reproductive health care – much like access to comprehensive care – has long been a challenge. Many rural women lack access to the full range of information and services they need to make the best...

Employer Paid Leave Tax Credits Will Not Close Gaps in Access to Paid Leave: Why S. 1716/H.R. 3595 is Wrong for the Country

FACT SHEET | Since it was enacted as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017, the 45S paid leave tax credit for employers has done little to increase working people’s access to paid family and medical leave.

Know Your Rights: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS | The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), enacted in December 2022, is a federal law that provides pregnant and postpartum workers with the right to reasonable accommodation at work.

Coalition Letter in Support of Expanding Job Protection in the FMLA

LETTER | On behalf of the undersigned organizations and the tens of millions of working families we represent, we write in support of the Job Protection Act.

Danielle Hosein Johnson

Director of Institutional Relations

Molly Kozlowski

Meera Rajput

Huber Equity Fellow for Reproductive Health and Rights

Girado Smith

Senior Development Operations and Outreach Specialist

Anagha Sreevals

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (DEIA) Associate

Emily Roe

Senior Communications Associate

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