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From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
We Must Show Up For Black Women and Families
As we begin 2019 Black History Month, we must renew our commitment to fighting for Black women and families and remember the reality that people of color are uniquely harmed by race discrimination and this harm is exacerbated for women of color by gender discrimination. We must commit to centering our work on people and families of color in order to address all aspects of the racism that permeate our society.
From the desk of ... Sarah Fleisch Fink
We Decide: Demanding the Policies Pregnant People Need to Thrive
No one should be denied opportunity, dignity, happiness or respect because of where they live or work or how much money they make. But because of our country’s punitive and inadequate policies, that is precisely what happens every day to people deciding if and when to parent.
From the desk of ... Vicki Shabo
A Subversion of Democracy
Last month, Gov. Rick Snyder dealt a blow to democracy by gutting the state’s paid sick time law. This was just one of the intentional subversions of democratic process that occurred in Michigan and Wisconsin in the lame duck sessions.
From the desk of ... Erin Mackay
Women Caregivers: The Unsung Superheroes
As we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month, we recognize and honor family caregivers with the theme “Supercharge Your Caregiving.” It's a time to consider how we may better support the 43.5 million people — the superheroes — who take on family caregiving responsibilities each year.
From the desk of ... Shaina Goodman
Standing Up for Scientific Integrity
Over the past couple of years, the Trump administration has aggressively sidelined science in policymaking – whether by suppressing or misrepresenting evidence, undermining federal grants, or selecting unqualified and conflicted appointees to lead agencies and programs. As a result, our nation’s public health and well-being are suffering.
From the desk of ... Lauren Paulk
Mid-Term Elections Limit Abortion for Some While Ensuring Access for Others
Tuesday’s elections brought some mixed results around abortion rights. While Oregon turned out in a big way to reaffirm abortion access for everyone regardless of income, a majority of West Virginia and Alabama voters paved the way for increased abortion restrictions in both states. As with all abortion restrictions, these measures will have the most impact on low-income women, young women, and women of color in these three states.
From the desk of ... Nikita Mhatre
Why the Right to Vote Is a Reproductive Justice Issue
At a time where reproductive rights face an existential threat from nearly all levels of government, voting can help ensure a future where all women have access to the reproductive health care they need.
From the desk of ... Rachel Kuenzi
Circuit Courts Ignore Precedent and Set Up Path to Gut Roe
In the last few months, we stood alongside our allies across the country to oppose the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court because we knew the dire threat he poses to women and families. ...
From the desk of ... Kimiko Hirota
Domestic Violence Survivors Deserve Supportive Policies
This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we honor survivors and continue working on their behalf.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
A Shameful Day In Our Nation’s History
By voting to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh, U.S. Senators turned their backs on America's women.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
Labor Day 2018: Congress Needs to Step Up
Next week the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold hearings on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to fill the open seat on the Supreme Court. If Kavanaugh is confirmed, we fear — and expect, based on his record — that workers’ rights and the rights of women will be in grave jeopardy.
A record number of people in this country – 71 percent of private sector workers – now have access to paid sick days, but shameful disparities continue.
From the desk of ... Katie Martin
Stabilize Housing, Improve Women’s Health
Where you live, work and play all affect your health. Indeed, research shows that access to nutritious food and safe housing are clearly linked to your health.
From the desk of ... Judith L. Lichtman
Gotcha? Hardly!
That is what’s at stake here: our lives. Our right to abortion care and ability to access it is about our health, the well-being and future of our families, our autonomy and our dignity. Ultimately it is about our ability to be equal.
From the desk of ... Judith L. Lichtman
Fasten Your Seatbelt. This Is Going to Be the Fight of Our Lives
Sometimes the world changes in a moment. One of those moments came when Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
We March …
For every immigrant child who finds herself in a strange place, without the parents she loves and needs …
From the desk of ... Jessica Mason
Let’s Not Repeat the Mistakes of the Past With Worker Protections
Eighty years ago today, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) – the cornerstone of labor protections for working people in the United States – was enacted. While its protections for working people remain in place today, so, unfortunately, do its exclusions, which disproportionately harm women and people of color.
From the desk of ... Katie Martin
I am one of the 67 million women and girls with a pre-existing condition.
Having my son could essentially blacklist me from getting affordable, comprehensive health coverage if opponents of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) succeed with their relentless efforts to sabotage it.
From the desk of ... Vicki Shabo
Helping Men Care: Father’s Day is the Perfect Time to Fight for Paid Leave
Today’s dads aren’t the same as their own fathers. One indication of the change is the fact that fathers in the United States have nearly tripled the time they spend caring for children since 1965. But our paternity leave policies and the uptake of leave haven’t kept up with the change. It’s time to press the update button.
From the desk of ... Katie Martin
Healing with HEAA
Supporting the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) should be a no-brainer. This bill would help eliminate racial and ethnic health and health care disparities.
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