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

New Analysis Details Ways Overturn of Roe v. Wade Harms Latinas WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 1, 2022 – Latinas are the largest group of women of color living under current or likely abortion bans. Nearly 6.5 million Latinas-42 percent of them between 15 and...

In a newly released report, the National Partnership for Women & Families details the value of doula support across a wide range of experiences for pregnant people, including abortion, miscarriage, and stillbirth. The Partnership conducted in-depth interviews with...

Today the National Partnership announced the addition of Aimee Peoples to the executive leadership team in the role of Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. This new role is part of the Partnership’s three year change process to ensure...

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...

Systemic racism is a fundamental, multilevel driver of pervasive health inequities in the United States. Racism threatens our nation’s health so deeply that the American Medical Association, the American Public Health Association, and a growing list of U.S. cities,...

An Abortion Rights Advocate Explains Why The Fight for ‘Roe’ Has Just Begun – Fatherly

Democrats face ire of women over loss of paid leave – The Hill

Once Again, the U.S. Has Failed Families on Paid Leave – Vogue

Is America about to our blow our best—and perhaps last—chance for paid leave? – Fortune

Build Back Better Includes Historic Investment But Without Paid Leave Women Will Continue to Face Inequities

Paid family leave benefit likely to be removed from Democrats’ bill – Los Angeles Times

Health Care Briefing: Paid Leave Advocates Turn to HHS’s Becerra – Bloomberg Government

Paid Leave Would Help Millions of Americans—and Could Be Cut From the Democrats’ Big Bill – The New Republic

The World ‘Has Found a Way to Do This’: The U.S. Lags on Paid Leave – The New York Times

Buttigieg aims to use Tucker Carlson flap to spotlight paternity leave – The Hill

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State Abortion Bans Threaten 6.5 Million Latinas: Largest Group of Women of Color Living Under Bans

Doula Support for Abortion, Birth, Postpartum and all Pregnancy Experiences Helps Expand Inclusive Reproductive Health Access

Aimee Peoples Joins the National Partnership as Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism

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.

NPWF Statement for the Record: COR Equal Pay Day Hearing 3.24.21

Choosing Health Equity: Understanding Decision Points in Research

Congressional Welcome Packet Cover Letter