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National Partnership Announces First HBCU Internship in Partnership with Spelman College’s Social Justice Fellows Program

Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA – February 20, 2025 – As the nation celebrates Black History month, today the National Partnership joined with Spelman College to announce the organization’s first Historically Black College Internship. National Partnership for...

New Release Highlights “Red Flag” States for Women on Galentine’s Day

16 states have the most restrictive abortion laws, no paid leave and have weak fair pay laws WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 13, 2025 – In time for Galentine’s Day today, the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF) released a new resource bringing...

New Analysis: Paid Leave Policy in 14 States Sets a Strong National Standard

Businesses, economies and families benefit from paid family and medical leave; so could the entire U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 3, 2025 – According to new research from the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF), paid family and medical...

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...

Trump Administration’s Executive Order Threatens a Historic Settlement That Could Improve Black Maternal Healthcare

President Trump’s executive order banning decades of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices erodes the federal government’s ability to hold hospitals accountable for their treatment of Black birthing people and role in improving Black maternal health. This...

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.

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