The aftermath of the Dobbs decision hit women of color the hardest, including leaving 6.7 million Latinas living in the 26 states that have or are likely to ban abortion care.
Las prohibiciones estatales del aborto amenazan a 6.7 millones de Latinas: El grupo más grande de mujeres de color afectado
Las consecuencias afectaron más duramente a las mujeres de color, incluyendo el hecho de dejar a 6.7 millones de Latinas que viven en los 26 estados que han prohibido o probablemente prohíban los servicios de aborto.
NPWF Endorses CARE For Moms Act
NPWF President: “Robust interventions to address the substantial racial inequities in maternal health in the United States are long overdue and require immediate action.”
Pence says he wants to ban abortion and support families but hasn’t specified how – The 19th
“”When there have been opportunities to pass the policies that pregnant people and parenting people and families need to thrive, the vast majority of Republicans have opposed them,” said Shaina Goodman, a policy expert with the National Partnership for Women and Families, which has for years championed a federal paid family and medical leave program.”
Employers Can Help Raise The Bar For Reproductive Health Equity – Health Affairs
“At the National Partnership for Women & Families, where I work, my colleagues and I have recently witnessed corporations using their clout to take a stand, many for the first time, on guaranteeing reproductive health coverage for their employees, and publicly standing against restrictions on reproductive rights.”
Una nueva ley en el país otorga beneficios a las trabajadoras embarazadas: conoce de qué se trata – Univision Dallas – Fort Worth
This month, Sinsi Hernández-Cancio joined Univision Dallas – Fort Worth to discuss the new benefits provided to working women by the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Watch her interview.
NPWF Urges Biden and Congressional Leadership to Reject Debt Limit Deal That Would Harm Women and Families’ Health and Economic Security
NPWF President Jocelyn C. Frye sent a letter to the Biden administration and congressional leadership, urging them to oppose a debt ceiling deal…
Texas judge strikes down major Obamacare provision protecting preventive care – STAT News
“”This can [be] a very troubling and frightening slippery slope,” said Sinsi Hernández-Cancio, Vice President for health justice at National Partnership for Women & Families.”
Reversing the Maternal Health Crisis: A Roadmap for Healthcare Systems
New Resource Outlines Tools for Raising the Bar for Maternal Health Equity and Excellence
Pa. senator becomes 1st to give birth in office, bringing workplace maternity issues to light – KYW Newsradio
“Michelle Feit with the National Partnership for Women and Families says, as more women get involved in politics, more policies will reflect the challenges they face.”
Reproductive Rights Clash With Religious Ones in Abortion Wars – Bloomberg Law
“Religious exemptions for certain health services “broadened” under the Trump presidency, said Shaina Goodman, director for reproductive health and rights at the National Partnership for Women & Families.”
Study reveals that the abortion ban affects Latinas more than other women of color – Al Día News
“According to a new analysis from the National Partnership for Women & Families and the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, shared with NBC News, it was found that nearly 6.5 million Latinas or more than 4 in 10 of reproductive age (42% of all Latinas ages 15-49) live in 26 states that have banned or are likely to ban abortions after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade earlier this year.”
Birth centers offer options. Why is there only one left in Massachusetts? – Boston Globe
The National Partnership for Women & Families estimates that if just 10 percent of births moved from hospitals to birth centers, there would be $189 million of annual savings to the health care system.
Abortion didn’t win in the South – Fuller Project
“Advocates in the South say “abortion won” is not only untrue in their state, it misses the point. Abortion should be seen as a healthcare issue, not a political one, and access to healthcare shouldn’t sway by state or election year, Shaina Goodman, director for reproductive health and rights at the National Partnership for Women and Families, told me.”
Keeping Score: Democrats Maintain Senate Control in Midterms; Florida Bans Care for Transgender Youth – Ms. Magazine
“A study from the National Partnership for Women & Families revealed Latinas are the group most affected by state abortion restrictions in the aftermath of Dobbs v. Jackson. More than 4 in 10 (6.5 million) Latinas ages 15-49 live in states that have banned or likely will ban abortion.”
The sprint to the end-of-year spending package – POLITICO
“At an event Tuesday with advocacy groups Protect Our Care and the National Partnership for Women & Families, Reps. Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) and Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) said they’ve been discussing the bill with congressional leadership. They emphasized their support for a year of postpartum Medicaid coverage.”
“It’s Time to Roll Up Our Sleeves and Get to Work”: Reps. Kelly and Underwood Join Protect Our Care in Calling for Improving Medicaid Coverage in End of Year Congressional Package – Protect Our Care
U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Lauren Underwood (IL-14) joined Sarah Coombs from the National Partnership for Women and Families and Protect Our Care for a press event to discuss how the Congressional end-of-year package provides a critical opportunity to improve coverage for children, moms, and everyone on Medicaid.
“No matter the final outcome of the House, Congress has too much unfinished business to kick the can on critical policies that would help minimize health coverage disruptions, mitigate the maternal and infant mortality crisis, and protect the economic security of women and families. Congress must act now,” said Sarah Coombs with the National Partnership for Women & Families.
Abortion Rights Tops Biden To-Do List Even Without Congress – Bloomberg Law
“That “should give the administration everything they need to push ahead with a bold agenda that protects abortion access,” said Shaina Goodman, director for reproductive health and rights at the National Partnership for Women & Families”
Advocates Optimistic After Arguments In SCOTUS Nursing Home Case – Inside Health Policy
New Abortion Laws Could Cause More Deaths For Black Women, Reports Say – Yahoo! News
“A report from the National Partnership for Women and Families also stated that Black women are three to four times more likely to experience a pregnancy-related deaths or complications compared to women of other races and this spans income and education levels.”
