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NEWS: Judge Strikes Down Required Coverage Of Preventive Care
A federal judge in Texas struck down a provision of the Affordable Care Act that required coverage for a range of preventive services — including for cancer screenings, medications and more...
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NEWS: Hectic week for abortion policy with laws and lawsuits
"Nine months after the U.S. Supreme Court ended a nationwide right to an abortion, the landscape is far from settled, with lawmakers considering broader bans or stronger protections and legal challenges popping up nationwide. It's been a hectic week for abortion policy with Republican-dominated states seeking to tighten restrictions, Democratic lawmakers trying to protect abortion access – and court fights playing out on multiple fronts."
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New Data on Veterans Show High Unemployment for Young Women
New data reveal employment challenges for young women veterans, veterans of color, and disabled veterans.
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NEWS: Takeaways from the Texas hearing on medication abortion drugs
"Over the course of about four hours of arguments, a federal judge in Texas asked questions that suggested he is seriously considering undoing the US Food and Drug Administration's approval of a medication abortion drug and the agency's moves to relax the rules around its use. But the judge, US District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, also indicated he was thinking through scenarios in which he could keep the drug’s 2000 approval intact while blocking other FDA rules."
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Occupational segregation – a legacy of racism, sexism and ableism – is a major contributor to the wage gap
There are many contributing factors to the wage gap, including racism, sexual harassment, and a lack of family-friendly policies. For Equal Pay Day this year, our team took a closer look at occupational segregation.
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Unemployment Increases for Women of Color Mean the Fed Should Pause Interest Rate Hikes | #JobsDay March 2023
Today's new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for February reveal that the economy is starting to show signs of softening and that gains for women of color – who have long been marginalized in the labor market – are at risk.
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NEWS: Women denied abortions file landmark lawsuit
"Zurawski v. Texas, a new lawsuit announced Tuesday, March 7, marks the first time patients directly affected by abortion laws have sought to challenge them in court."
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NEWS: Where restrictions on abortion pills could matter most
"A judge is poised to rule in a case that seeks to revoke the approval of the most common, safe and effective abortion pill regimen, with the potential for consequences to be felt in every state."
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Attention Employers: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Is Now the Law of the Land
Ten years after the bill was first introduced, President Biden signed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) into law on December 29, 2022. The landmark law confirms protections for pregnant and birthing workers, helping them stay in their jobs without risking their health or safety. In doing so, it's a win for employees AND employers.
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Six Books You Should Read To Celebrate Black History Month
In a time when Black stories and Black history are being erased and censored, uplifting those stories and the people who tell and live them is critically important. That's why this Black History Month, some of the National Partnership staff have put forward book recommendations by Black authors.
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Rihanna's Motherhood Journey And Why We All Need Policies That Support Working Parents
She has 14 No. 1 hits, sold over 340 million records and has broken barriers – building a beauty and fashion empire that is inclusive from the sizes, shapes and genders of the models, to the range of colors available in her makeup. But Rihanna's latest role as a mom may be her most challenging yet.
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New Data on Disability Employment: Small Gains But Institutional Barriers Remain
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual data about disabled people in the U.S. workforce. The data reveal noteworthy increases in the size and employment rate of the disabled population, as well as deep and persistent gaps in labor force participation and employment, especially for women, Black, and Latinx people with disabilities.
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NEWS: Twenty governors are forming a new coalition to support abortion rights
"Governors supporting abortion rights are forming a new coalition aimed at expanding and protecting access to the procedure, according to details shared with The Health 202."
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NEWS: Most common abortion method in danger in every state
"The future of medication abortions across the U.S.—even in states with few abortion restrictions—is on the line."
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Attack on Abortion Pills - The War on Reproductive Rights Continues as Lawsuit Seeks to Ban Mifepristone
More than 20 years ago, the FDA approved the drug mifepristone, a safe and effective pill used in medication abortions. Today, abortion pills are the most common way to terminate early pregnancy, but an unprecedented case before a federal judge in Texas threatens access to this vital medication and could have dire consequences for bodily autonomy and freedom of choice nationwide – even in states where abortion is protected.
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NEWS: Biden skewers 'extreme abortion bans' in State of the Union address
"President Joe Biden used the word “abortion” — one he has rarely uttered in speeches —in his brief remarks on the issue in his State of the Union address on Tuesday."
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FMLA at 30: Persisting Toward Paid Leave
As the FMLA turns 30, we should use this opportunity to celebrate its legacy – and reflect upon how much further our country still has to go when it comes to supporting workers in balancing their personal and professional lives. It's time we make comprehensive, paid family and medical leave a reality for every worker in America.
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Black women have done a lot for the economy and the country. We need to do more for Black women. | #JobsDay February 2023
This month's #JobsReport drops at the beginning of #BlackHistoryMonth – so we took a close look at how Black women are faring. And it's pretty clear that while Black women have done a lot for the economy, the economy – and policymakers – need to do a lot more for Black women.
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NEWS: HHS weighs abortion access actions, including possible health emergency declaration
"The Biden administration is weighing additional actions to help people access abortions, which may include a public health emergency declaration."
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It's 2023: Are We in a Recession or Not?
What, exactly, is going on with the economy these days? On one hand, there are headlines about an impending recession and on the other hand the unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in decades. Rents are declining a bit, but still up hugely over the last year. And what about the cost of eggs?!
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