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Judith L. Lichtman, Senior Advisor

From the desk of ... Judith L. Lichtman

Debunking Myths and Misinformation in the Health Reform Debate

August 31, 2009 | Health Care | Health Care > Reproductive Health
It is always a terrible shame when politics gets in the way of the imperative to meet the health care needs of women.

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Judith L. Lichtman, Senior Advisor

From the desk of ... Judith L. Lichtman

Debunking Myths and Misinformation in the Health Reform Debate

August 31, 2009 | Health Care | Health Care > Reproductive Health
It is always a terrible shame when politics gets in the way of the imperative to meet the health care needs of women.

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From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness

Life and Legacy of Ted Kennedy

August 29, 2009 | Health Care
Here at the National Partnership, we are grieving the loss of our good friend and supporter Ted Kennedy.

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From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness

Huge Loss for the Nation

August 26, 2009 | Other | Health Care | Work and Family
When Senator Edward M. Kennedy lost his battle with cancer, our nation lost a real champion of justice and equality, a man who truly understood the struggles of families in the United States, and a passionate, effective and tireless advocate for women's and civil rights. At the National Partnership for Women & Families, we also lost a dear friend.

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Steffany Stern, Policy Analyst

From the desk of ... Steffany Stern, Paid Sick Days

Start Spreading the News: Paid Sick Days Coming to NYC

August 22, 2009 | Work and Family | Work and Family > Paid Sick Days

Campaigns to make paid sick days a basic workplace standard have sprung up around the country—and now New York City is getting in on the action.

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From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness

A Proud Moment

August 6, 2009 | Judges and Supreme Court
I am thrilled that the Senate has confirmed the first Latina -- and the third woman -- to serve on the Supreme Court.

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