Treading Water: The Current Challenges of Women’s Work
In order to improve the economic security of all working women, policymakers must address the challenges women face in the workforce by improving workplace standards, protections, and benefits.
Driving Change in States to Combat Sexual Harassment
Worker leadership and mobilization, state and local policy innovations, and industry commitments must be part of a collective, comprehensive, and holistic strategy to eliminate sex-based, discriminatory workplace practices.
Wage Gaps and Outcomes in Apprenticeship Programs
A closer look at regional differences in apprenticeship programs spotlights the disparate outcomes that result from place, race, and gender and how these interact to exacerbate pay inequities.
13 Ways States Can Protect and Advance Women’s Health and Rights
As attacks to women’s health and rights ramp up on the federal level, states have an opportunity to advance progressive policies to protect women and their families.
The Women’s Leadership Gap
Using new data, this fact sheet update shows that despite making up a majority of the U.S. population, women lag substantially behind men when it comes to their representation in leadership positions.
4 Ways Secretary DeVos’ Proposed Title IX Rule Will Fail Survivors of Campus Sexual Assault
Although sexual assault remains a pervasive issue on college campuses, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is planning to undermine survivors through new, regressive changes to Title IX.
Veterans and Military Families Need Comprehensive Paid Leave Solutions
Military service members, veterans, and their families have many reasons they need leave, and, along with all Americans, need comprehensive paid family and medical leave policies.
Midterm Election Special With Neera Tanden
This week, Daniella and Ed sit down with Center for American Progress' President and CEO Neera Tanden to discuss the 2018 midterm elections, policy priorities for the new Congress, and the firing of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Efforts to Combat Pregnancy Discrimination
Women need comprehensive solutions that recognize the persistent role of race, ethnicity, and economic status in creating obstacles to opportunity for pregnant women.
Obstacles to Voting for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Each election, survivors of intimate partner violence face unique barriers that can prevent them from voting.
Weak Gun Laws and Public Safety Concerns in the State of Missouri
Given the increasing levels of gun violence in the state, elected leaders in Missouri should reject dangerous gun laws and push for policies that reduce gun violence and protect the safety of every Missourian.
Advancing #MeToo in a Post-Kavanaugh Confirmation World
The dismissive attitude toward sexual assault allegations displayed during the Kavanaugh hearings is a stark reminder that, even during a time of heightened awareness, survivors still face an uphill fight for fairness.
Sexual Harassment in the Judiciary
As President Trump’s judicial nominees are being rubber-stamped at a record pace, the scourge of sexual harassment in the judiciary will only worsen if left unchecked.
State Fact Sheets: Economic Security for Women and Families
In order to advance economic security for women and families in each state, policymakers should prioritize policies that ensure economic equality and health care access for all.
Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in New Hampshire
In order to advance economic security for women and families in New Hampshire, policymakers should prioritize policies that ensure economic equality and health care access for all.