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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...

National Partnership Condemns Day One Executive Orders by Donald Trump

Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 21, 2024 – “National Partnership for Women & Families strongly condemns the recent executive orders issued by President Donald Trump...

National Partnership Mourns the Loss of Reproductive Rights Champion Cecile Richards

Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 21, 2024 – “Cecile Richards was a powerhouse – she was a dynamic, visionary leader who believed deeply in women’s rights and gender...

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

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...

NEWS: New Mexico Supreme Court ruling strikes down local abortion restrictions

New Mexico Supreme Court Ruling Strikes Down Local Abortion Restrictions NBC News, January 9, 2025 The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday struck down abortion restrictions by conservative cities and counties at the request of the state attorney general. The...

Overburdened and Underserved: How Rural Women Fall through the Cracks

The first time my partner visited my parents, he exclaimed, “WHAT is that smell?” It was manure. Though surrounded by the beautiful background of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the lovely stench of the Shenandoah Valley is one highlight of living in the same county that...

Letter to Congress: Protect Medicaid

LETTER | The National Coalition for Gender Justice in Health Policy (NCGJHP) and 134 allied organizations sent a letter to Congress to urge them to protect Medicaid and oppose all attempts to cut the program.

Women Are Facing A Crisis In This Country. That’s Bad News for Business.

FACT SHEET | Complex problems resulting from decades of systemic racism and sexism, compounded by attacks on abortion care and health care, have created barriers for women – particularly mothers – from fully participating in the workforce.

From Maternal Health to Long-Term Care: Medicaid is Vital for Women’s Lifelong Health

FACT SHEET | Currently, 24 million women are enrolled in Medicaid: 56% are in their reproductive years and over half are women of color. Beyond maternity care, Medicaid ensures access to preventive services like cancer and chronic disease screenings, family planning,...

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