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Statement from Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women and Families

Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families released a set of new briefs laying out how workers and the entire economy will benefit from the paid leave provisions that are included in the House of Representatives’ Build Back Better Act. Paid leave would...

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

"The National Partnership applauds Speaker Nancy Pelosi as she concludes a historic chapter in her remarkable career. She is a visionary trailblazer who has served as a role model not only for women, but also for all those who seek to lead with strength, dignity,...

Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families announced a major gift from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. "This is an extraordinary honor. We’re thrilled and grateful to receive this gift," said Jocelyn Frye, president of National Partnership...

"There can be no question that abortion was on the ballot this midterm election. Last night, we witnessed major victories for women and all those who respect liberty, as voters in Michigan, California and Vermont enacted ballot measures that will enshrine the right to...

For years, advocates have used the gender wage gap as a metric for progress towards gender equity in the United States. A slew of laws including the 1963 Equal Pay Act, 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 1978 Pregnancy Discrimination Act coincided with a gender revolution...

Texas Judge Says States Can Revive Challenge to Abortion Pill Access Nationwide Associated Press, January 17, 2025 The Texas judge who previously halted approval of the nation’s most common method of abortion ruled Thursday that three states can move ahead with...

Each year, the holiday dedicated to the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reminds us of his remarkable contributions in the fight for civil rights and freedom and his powerful legacy that continues to serve as a beacon of hope. In 2025, the holiday falls on...

More than 65 million women provide unpaid care in the form of child care, family care and eldercare during 2020. A majority of these women did so while holding full- or part-time jobs.

House Passage of Paid Leave in Build Back Better Is A Historic First Step Towards Providing Financial Security for Workers and Families

New Study Reveals Just How Much Biden Paid Leave Plan Would Help Economy – Fatherly

Paid Leave Is Coming to America. It’s Just A Matter of When. – Fatherly

Paid Leave Matters to Aging Americans Too – Morning Consult

Paid family leave isn’t a new fight. Here’s a century’s worth of attempts to get something passed. – Washington Post

Women Voted, And Now, We’re Watching – Elle

New Research Demonstrates Paid Leave, as Included in the House Build Back Better Act, Financially Benefits Families and our Economy

Paid family leave is back in the Democrats’ reconciliation bill – Politifact

Views: How paid leave can be a financial safety net for your employees – Employee Benefit News

National Partnership Applauds RWJF Abortion Rights Stance

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Pelosi Announcement Marks End of an Extraordinary Chapter

National Partnership Thanks MacKenzie Scott for Generous Gift of $8 Million to Advance Health Equity and Economic Security for Women

Voters Declare Abortion is an Economic Issue: Michigan, Vermont and California Codify Right to Abortion

Why did the gender wage gap widen for the first time in a generation?

NEWS: Texas judge says states can revive challenge to abortion pill access nationwide

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Is Also Trump’s Inauguration Day. We Must Keep Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy.

Women Carried the Burden of Unpaid Caregiving in 2020

NPWF Marty Walsh Letter of Support 3.18.21

NPWF Julie Su Letter of Support