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Andi Friedman, Director of Reproductive Health Programs

From the desk of ... Andrea Friedman

Who really cares about women's health? Listen to your doctor

December 14, 2012 | Reproductive Health
The October 18 edition of the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) features a compelling "sounding board" titled, Legislative Interference with the Patient-Physician Relationship.

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From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness

Voters Want Action on Family Friendly Workplace Policies

December 12, 2012 | Work and Family
Despite all of the attention paid to our differences this election year, the majority of American voters are united on some key issues because of shared experiences.

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From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness

One Year Later, Let's Make Emergency Contraception More Easily Available to Vulnerable Young Women

December 7, 2012 | Reproductive Health
A year ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was poised to undo the damage done by the Bush Administration, which for political reasons held up over-the-counter approval of Emergency Contraception (EC) for years.

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From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness

The 'With Model' of Patient and Family Engagement

November 27, 2012 | Health Care
As our national debate over health care reform continues, with its future, at least in part, likely to be shaped by the election, one thing is clear: There is consensus that we need to move to a more patient- and family-centered health care system.

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Sarah Crawford, Director of Workplace Fairness

From the desk of ... Sarah Crawford

Supreme Court to Take Up Supervisor Harassment Case

November 26, 2012 | Judges and Supreme Court | Workplace Fairness
Later this term, the Supreme Court will decide the case of Vance v. Ball State, a case that will have critical implications for the ability of our nation's civil rights laws to root out unlawful workplace harassment.

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From the desk of ... Melinda McKew, Repro Health Watch

My Abortion, My Activism: The Impact of Stigma

November 20, 2012 | Reproductive Health

Like all of our clients at the Georgia Reproductive Justice Access Network (GRJAN), Jane* called us in desperation. She had become pregnant after her birth control failed, and she simply couldn't afford another child.

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Kirsten Sloan, Vice President

From the desk of ... Kirsten Sloan

Election 2012: Women and Families Need Full Implementation of Health Reform

November 9, 2012 | Health Care
One of the certainties coming out of this week's election is that health care reform is moving forward. And it's about time.

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Sarah Crawford, Director of Workplace Fairness

From the desk of ... Sarah Crawford

Election 2012: Moving Forward on Fairness for Women in the Workplace

November 9, 2012 | Workplace Fairness
Women made a difference this election. Issues like fair pay received attention nationally and at the state level like never before. Women at all levels broke barriers.

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From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness

Election 2012: A Good Day for Women, A Good Day for the Country

November 8, 2012 | Workplace Fairness
In reelecting President Obama and significantly increasing the numbers of women and progressives in the United States Senate, Americans have said 'yes' to fair pay for women, 'yes' to policies that make our workplaces more family friendly, 'yes' to ending gender discrimination and strengthening consumer protections in health insurance, and 'yes' to a more patient- and family-centered health care system.

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Vicki Shabo, Director of Work and Family Programs

From the desk of ... Vicki Shabo

Election 2012: Hope for Workers and Families

November 8, 2012 | Work and Family
For those who advocate day in and day out for family friendly policies, this election brings hope.

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Andi Friedman, Director of Reproductive Health Programs

From the desk of ... Andrea Friedman

Election 2012: A Win for Reproductive Rights, But We're Not Taking Anything for Granted

November 8, 2012 | Reproductive Health
This election was a rebuttal to those politicians and activists who are trying to turn back the clock on women's reproductive rights and health, but it was also a sobering reminder that women's basic reproductive health care is under siege and at risk.

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From the desk of ... Lynsey Bourke, Repro Health Watch

What Montana Teens Really Need

November 2, 2012 | Reproductive Health

LR120's language would lead Montanans to believe that hoards of young women are rushing to clinics in an effort to end secret pregnancies. This depiction couldn't be further from the truth.

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From the desk of ... Judith Selzer, Repro Health Watch

Women's Health Coverage Under Attack in Florida

October 17, 2012 | Reproductive Health

We're in the heat of battle in Florida as we fight Amendment 6, which was referred by the Florida Legislature to the November 6th general election ballot.

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National Partnership Staff

From the desk of ... National Partnership Staff

National Partnership Vice President Leticia Mederos Honored

October 2, 2012 | Other

The National Partnership is so proud that, as part of its 2012 Gala today, the Committee for Education Funding (CEF) presented our own Leticia Mederos with a staff recognition award.

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From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness, Paid Sick Days

R U 4 Paid Sick Days?

October 1, 2012 | Work and Family | Work and Family > Paid Sick Days
This week, workers all across the country will be tweeting that question to candidates for office at all levels, asking them to support this basic workplace standard or explain why they will not.

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Vicki Shabo, Director of Work and Family Programs

From the desk of ... Vicki Shabo

Nation's First State Paid Leave Program Turns 10 - Here's to Many More Decades of Success for Workers, Families and Businesses

September 30, 2012 | Work and Family
Last weekend marked a decade since California enacted its groundbreaking state paid family leave insurance program - the first in the nation.

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From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness

Deeply Disturbing Study Shows Bias Against Women in Science Runs Deep

September 28, 2012 | Workplace Fairness
Just days after the release of the National Partnership's analysis of new U.S. Census data that shows a gender-based wage gap exists in nearly every corner of the country, researchers at Yale University have published a powerful new study that shows gender impedes women's advancement in science.

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From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness

An Issue that Affects Women in 97 Percent of the Country's Congressional Districts

September 21, 2012 | Workplace Fairness
There is much talk about the challenges facing America's families today. Often the talk is so big picture it's hard to boil it down to what it means for real people, in their homes and communities, at their dinner tables, and in their checkbooks.

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From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness

A Step Forward in Congress for Pregnant Workers and Their Families

September 19, 2012 | Workplace Fairness
It is shameful to think that, nearly 35 years since we banned pregnancy discrimination in this country, pregnant women are still being fired, forced out of their jobs and denied employment and promotion opportunities.

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Vicki Shabo, Director of Work and Family Programs

From the desk of ... Vicki Shabo, Paid Sick Days

A Sad Day and a Hopeful Lesson in Orange County

September 19, 2012 | Work and Family
Late yesterday, it became disappointingly clear that voters in Orange County will not see a proposal for earned sick time on their ballots in November.

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