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On 33rd Anniversary of the ADA, National Partnership for Women & Families Launches Disability Policy Agenda for Economic Justice

New research provides recommendations for policy transformation in jobs and employment to support economic security for women with disabilities WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 26, 2023 – Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families introduced their...

Kalpana Kotagal’s Confirmation as EEOC Commissioner Is A Win for Working Women

Kotagal is a proven champion for women’s equity in the workplace Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 12, 2023 – “Today the Senate took an important step in the fight for equity...

After Maine Becomes 14th State to Pass Paid Family and Medical Leave, NPWF Calls for Federal Action

Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President, National Partnership for Women & Families WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 11, 2023 – “Today, Maine became the 14th state (including the District of Columbia) to enact a strong paid family and medical leave program,...

The Administration Has Weaponized Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to the Detriment of Black Moms

Even with a ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, Black maternal health must remain central in all efforts to improve U.S. maternal health and be a named priority within our legislative agendas. On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued an executive...

NEWS: A disturbing advance in fetal personhood

A Disturbing Advance in Fetal Personhood The Cut, March 27, 2025 Imagine bleeding to the point of losing consciousness during a miscarriage. Then, after being treated by health-care providers, you are jailed for how you handled your medical emergency. That appears to...

Under 50? The Trump-Musk-DOGE Attack on Social Security Is Coming for You Too.

Social Security is under attack. Donald Trump may try to pretend otherwise, but the wrecking-ball actions of Elon Musk’s DOGE squad – rapid-fire staffing cuts, haphazard changes to complex programs and IT systems, the distribution of sensitive personal data to...

Paid Leave Could Keep More Than 6 Million Caregivers Connected

Due to the lack of paid family and medical leave in the United States, many people — predominantly women — are forced to choose between caregiving and their job.

Paid Leave Is a Lifeline for All

Universal paid family and medical leave is critical to American families’ financial security, especially for low-income women and workers of color. Establishing national paid leave by passing the Build Back Better Act would provide this vital benefit to the 77 percent...

Polling Memo: Paid Family and Medical Leave is a Crucial Component to the Success of Build Back Better

Paid family and medical leave is a crucial component to the success of the Build Back Better Plan because it is known and overwhelmingly popular and frames this as the American Family Plan. Paid leave is one of the best-known elements of the Plan, and it is well-liked.

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