The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH), as the only national organization advocating for reproductive justice and health for millions of Latinas, their families and their communities, strongly urges the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, or “Supercommittee” to reexamine their logic when considering cuts or reforms to Medicaid in order to achieve deficit reduction.
How Washington’s Budget Priorities Injure Immigrant Women
Many women in the United States take a huge step forward under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Gaps in Access to Paid Leave are Significant, Sustained – and Unacceptable
The Census Bureau released a report last week that every family and every lawmaker should note.
New Poll: Young People Need Paid Sick Days Too
Demos and Young Invincibles released a timely new report today on the barriers to economic success facing young adults in the United States.
Despite Hard-Fought Campaign, Disappointing News from Denver
Despite months of passionate and dedicated work by the Campaign for Healthy Denver and its allies in support of a citywide paid sick days standard, Initiative 300 did not pass.
Getting Back on Track with Family Friendly Policies
As National Work and Family Month drew to a close this time last year, working families were hopeful that the upcoming election would mean that the economy would turn around, families would regain control of their finances and economic security, and the country would finally get back on track after a crippling recession.
Dispatch from Denver: A Haunting Thought
One of the delights of an early November election is volunteering for a campaign on Halloween.
Dispatch from Denver: Purple Thursday
When I was packing my suitcase for Denver, I made sure to throw in a purple sweater.
Welcome Progress, But the Final Verdict on ACOs Is Yet to Come
Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) may have done what once seemed impossible. Its final rule on Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) seems to have put an end to the rancor and bitter debate on this particular issue, shaping a framework that just about all parties can accept.
Workplace Support a Critical Step Toward Eliminating Poverty
One of the biggest threats to the well-being of our nation’s women and families is poverty.
An Important First Step for Philly
In a significant victory for workers in Philadelphia, the City Council voted 15-2 to pass a provision providing workers at businesses that contract with or receive financial support from the city to the right to earn paid sick days.
Dispatch from Denver: Winter Wonderland
Hi, all. It’s Helen, work and family policy associate at the National Partnership.
Dispatch from Denver: Back to D.C.
After 10 days of volunteering with the Campaign for a Healthy Denver, I am headed back to D.C.
Dispatch from Denver: David v. Goliath
We are just one week away from the deadline for Denver voters to turn in their ballots — and vote YES on Initiative 300.
Dispatch from Denver: Sick Rick Goes Viral
Hi, everyone! I’m Katie, a legal fellow at the National Partnership.
Dispatch from Denver: “Where are We Going to Eat?”
One of the first questions I asked when I hit the ground here in Denver was “Where are we going to eat?”
Dispatch from Denver: A Letter from Patricia Schroeder
Hi, everyone! I want to share a great letter published in the Denver Post this week.
Dispatch from Denver: Eddy and Maria
Over the weekend, Sara and I delivered lawn signs to nearly every corner of Denver.
Dispatch from Denver: Phonebanking
In a place this picturesque, it is hard to believe that some working families are facing grim challenges every day because they don’t have basic paid sick days.
Dispatch from Denver: We’re on TV!
Hello again! I wanted to send a quick note to let you know that the Campaign for a Healthy Denver is on TV!