National Partnership Senior Advisor Judith Lichtman Testifies Before the EEOC on Employer Wellness Programs
Washington, D.C. | 5.8.2013

Women's Leader Calls So-Called Working Families Flexibility Act a "Shameful Attempt to Mislead America's Families"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.06.2013

MEDIA ADVISORY: Nation's Leading Advocates for Women to Discuss Their Strong Opposition to Misnamed Working Families...
Washington, D.C. | 05.06.2013

Passing the Peace Corps Equity Act of 2013 Is Right, Just and Compassionate
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 4.25.2013

Progress on Family and Medical Leave, Equality, in Colorado
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.19.2013

"An Empty Promise to America's Workers, Families and the Nation," Full House Should Reject Misnamed Workplace...
Statement of Judith L. Lichtman, Senior Advisor, National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.17.2013

Philadelphia City Council Cannot Override Mayor Nutter's Veto, But Momentum for Paid Sick Days Policies Remains Strong
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.11.2013

National Partnership Senior Advisor Judith Lichtman Testifies Before U.S. House Subcommittee on H.R. 1406
Washington, D.C. | 4.11.2013

Senate Finance Committee Hearing on Tavenner Nomination Most Welcome, Health Expert Says, Urging Speedy Confirmation
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 4.9.2013

New Study, Released for Equal Pay Day, Finds Gender-Based Wage Gaps in Country's 50 Largest Metropolitan Areas and All 50 States
Analysis Looks at Income Loss for Women, as Measured by Food, Housing and Gas | 04.08.2013

Philadelphia Mayor's Second Veto of Paid Sick Days Bill Shows "Blatant Disregard for the Will and Well-Being of...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.04.2013

Paid Sick Days Deal in New York City May Be "Tipping Point" for the Nation, Work/Family Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.28.2013

A Barrier Broken, Thanks to President Obama
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.28.2013

Women's Leader Calls Senate Budget Blueprint the "Right Approach for America's Women, Families"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 3.25.2013

National Partnership President Ness Urges New York City Council Committee to Issue a Favorable Report on Paid Sick Days
Washington, D.C. | 3.22.2013

Senate Must Reject Ryan's Callous "Path to Poverty" Budget Plan, Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 3.21.2013

National Partnership VP Bechtel Tells Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health: "Meaningful Use is a critical piece...
Testimony of Christine Bechtel, Vice President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 3.20.2013

Top Work/Family Expert Urges Congress to Recognize Growing Support and Need for Paid Sick Days...
Washington, D.C. | 3.20.2013

"Momentum for a National Paid Sick Days Standard is Undeniable" as Philadelphia's City Council Passes...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 3.14.2013

City Council Approval of Paid Sick Days Standard Puts "A Healthier, More Economically Secure Portland on the Horizon"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 3.13.2013

Women's Health Leaders Laud 'Quality Care for Moms and Babies Act' as Badly Needed Legislation...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families and Maureen Corry, Executive Director, Childbirth Connection on the Introduction of the Quality Care for Moms and Babies Act | 3.4.2013

Women's Leader Applauds Labor Department's Latest Effort to Combat Pay Discrimination
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 2.27.2013

Women's Leader Praises Obama's Call for Secure Middle Class, Anti-Discrimination Measures, Pathways Out of Poverty
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 2.12.2013

"20 Years Ago Today, America Became a More Family Friendly Nation But That Work Is Not Nearly Done," Ness Says...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 2.5.13

20 Years of Success: New Federal Study Finds Family and Medical Leave Act Has Worked Well for Workers, Businesses But...
Organization that Wrote, Championed FMLA Urges Lawmakers to Expand It | 2.4.2013

"Good News for Women's Health from the Obama Administration"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 2.1.2013

100 Million Thanks!
Tuesday is the 20th Anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act | 1.29.13

On Four-Year Anniversary of Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, Women's Leader Urges President Obama, Congress to Advance Fair Pay...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 1.29.13

Paycheck Fairness Act is an Integral Step Toward the America Women and Families Need, Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 1.23.13

Roe v. Wade at 40: An Unprecedented Advance for Women, Enduring but Fragile
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 1.22.13

Un vistazo a la brecha salarial para mujeres latinas en 20 estados
Un nuevo analisis muestra una brecha salarial severa en estados con la mayor cantidad de latinas en la fuerza laboral| 1.16.13

More Adult Children Will Be Able to Get the Care They Need Thanks to the Department of Labor's Interpretation of the FMLA
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 1.15.13

A Look at the Wage Gap for Latinas in 20 States
New Analysis Reveals Punishing Wage Gap in States with the Largest Number of Latinas in the Workforce| 1.9.13

A Look at the Wage Gap for African American Women in 20 States
New Analysis Reveals Punishing Wage Gap in States with the Largest Number of African American Women in the Workforce | 1.9.13

Congress Approves Defense Authorization Bill Including the Shaheen Amendment
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 12.21.12

New Poll Shows Bipartisan Voter Mandate for Family Friendly Workplace Policies
Three in Four Americans Struggle with Work and Family Conflict, Think Congress and the President Should Take Up Paid Sick Days, Paid Family and Medical Leave | 12.3.2012

Workers' Civil Rights at Stake as U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Supervisor Harassment Case
| 11.26.2012

Women's Leader Hails Pelosi Decision to Remain House Democratic Leader
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 11.15.2012

"A Good Day for Women, A Good Day for the Country"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 11.07.2012

New Data Reveal Pervasive Wage Gap, Women Paid Less Than Men in 97 Percent of Congressional Districts
Analysis of New Census Data Looks at the Wage Gap in Every Congressional District | 09.20.2012

Senate Introduction of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is a "Welcome and Necessary Step Forward" for Women...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 9.19.2012

"A Sad Day for Democracy," But the Fight for Earned Sick Days in Florida is Not Over
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 09.18.2012

Civil and Workers' Rights Groups Urge the U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Workers from Supervisor Harassment
Amicus Brief Calls on the Court to Follow Precedent and Common Sense in Considering the Definition of "Supervisor" | 09.05.2012

This Labor Day, Seattle Working Families Have New Workplace Standard to Celebrate as Historic Paid Sick Days Law Takes...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 09.1.2012

For Labor Day, New State-by-State Data Find that a Significant Number of Pregnant Women are in the Workforce
Unprecedented Analysis Provides Further Evidence: Curbing Unfair Treatment of Pregnant Workers Is Essential | 8.30.2012

Leading Consumer Advocate Lauds Stage 2 Meaningful Use Final Rule for Promoting Better Communication Among Doctors...
Statement of Christine Bechtel, Vice President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 8.23.2012

Patient-Centered Care Requires Investments in Primary Care
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

American Time Use Survey Offers Stark Reminder that Access to Leave is Far from Equitable in Our Country
Washington, D.C. | August 16, 2012

House Continues Shameful War on Women
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 7.31.2012

"At Long Last, Preventive Care Will Be Affordable for All Women, Thanks to Health Reform"
Statement of Judith L. Lichtman, Senior Adviser, National Partnership for Women & Families | 7.31.2012

"This Appropriations Bill is Not in the Nation's Best Interests"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families| 7.18.2012

Growing Congressional Support for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is "Encouraging" Since Prompt Passage is a High...
Washington, D.C. | 7.13.2012

"Vote to Repeal Health Law is Wrong Step for Women and Families"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 7.11.2012

National Coalition for Paid Sick Days, Family Leave Insurance Convenes in D.C. to Celebrate Wins, Press for Further Progress
Leader Pelosi Honored by Activists from 23 States and D.C. for Commitment to Federal Family-Friendly Legislation Coalition Calls on Congress to Support Legislation that Values Families Statement of Debra Ness, President, National Partnership for Women

Leader Pelosi to be Honored by Nationwide Coalition Fighting for Paid Sick Days, Family Leave Insurance
Activists from 23 States and D.C. to Celebrate Local Wins, Call on Congress for Federal Legislation | 07.06.2012

"This is a Good Day for Women, Families, Our Economy and Our Nation."
Statement of Debra Ness, President, National Partnership for Women

Leading Women's Organization Honors Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
Washington, D.C. | 6.21.2012

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to be Honored by Leading Women's Organization
The National Partnership for Women & Families will honor Hillary Rodham Clinton, United States Secretary of State, at its 2012 Annual Luncheon on June 21 | 6.20.2012

On One-Year Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Decision in Wal-Mart v. Dukes, Women's Leader Urges Congress to ...
Washington, D.C. | 6.20.2012

Father's Day Report Identifies Top States for New Dads in the Workforce
State-by-State Analysis Finds Only 14 States and D.C. Have Public Policies to Help Working Fathers | 06.13.2012

Physicians and Patient Advocates Applaud Milestone Announcement by CMS Regarding Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. The National Partnership for Women & Families and the American College of Physicians (ACP) joined today to praise the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for its announcement yesterday of major progress on the Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative.

Paycheck Fairness Act Vote is "Deeply Troubling Evidence that Congress Cannot Pass Measures of Critical Importance to ...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families| 6.5.2012

House Vote on Sex-Selection Bill Was Dangerously Close, Women's Leader Says, Urging End to Attacks on Reproductive Care
Congress Should Look for Real Solutions to Discrimination, Says Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 5.31.2012

House Majority Turns Its Back on Women and Families by Blocking Vote on Paycheck Fairness Act, Which Would Advance Fair Wages
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families| 5.31.2012

Patient-Centeredness: Crucial to Success for Accountable Care Organizations
New White Paper Offers Guidance for Policymakers and Providers Tackling Challenges and Opportunities in Health Care Reform | 5.30.2012

Women's Health Leader Lauds Senate Armed Services Committee for Approving Shaheen Measure, Prioritizing Servicewomen's Health
Washington, D.C. | 5.24.2012

Rebuild America Act is "Critically Important to Working Families and Our Nation," Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.10.2012

Written Statement of Judith L. Lichtman, Senior Advisor
Submitted to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. Hearing on "Beyond Mother's Day: Helping the Middle Class Balance Work and Family" | 05.10.2012