ACA Premium Spikes Will Derail Disabled People’s Careers ArticleNovember 6, 2025 ACA Premium Spikes Will Derail Disabled People’s Careers The expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits threatens the economic stability and health coverage of self-employed Americans with disabilities. Nov 6, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson, Natasha Murphy, Mia Ives-Rublee
The Trump Administration’s Plans To Covertly Cut Social Security Disability Benefits ArticleOctober 14, 2025 The Trump Administration’s Plans To Covertly Cut Social Security Disability Benefits An upcoming regulatory proposal would change the rules of Social Security disability programs to make it harder to qualify, particularly harming older adults. Oct 14, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson, Mia Ives-Rublee
LGBTQI+ People Are Working, Healing, and Caring in a Country Without Guaranteed Paid Leave ArticleJune 20, 2025 LGBTQI+ People Are Working, Healing, and Caring in a Country Without Guaranteed Paid Leave New Center for American Progress survey results show LGBTQI+ Americans are trying to balance work, health, and caregiving, despite gaps in supports such as paid leave. Jun 20, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
Trump Administration Attacks on Social Security Put Kids and Families at Risk ArticleJune 16, 2025 Trump Administration Attacks on Social Security Put Kids and Families at Risk Millions of American children and their families count on benefits from the Social Security Administration each month—but Trump administration actions are undermining these essential supports. Jun 16, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
DOGE’s Data Digging at the Social Security Administration Puts Millions of Americans at Risk ArticleApril 28, 2025 DOGE’s Data Digging at the Social Security Administration Puts Millions of Americans at Risk Under the Trump administration, Americans’ private Social Security data could be stolen, distorted, or even actively used against them. Apr 28, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
States Take Action To Protect Workers Who Need Safe Leave ReportMarch 31, 2025 States Take Action To Protect Workers Who Need Safe Leave States across the country are passing new and expanded laws protecting workers’ right to time off to address needs in relation to violence. Mar 31, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
DOGE attacks on Social Security officials could have dire consequences In the NewsMarch 16, 2025 DOGE attacks on Social Security officials could have dire consequences In an op-ed published by MSNBC, Molly Weston Williamson explains how DOGE’s attacks on the Social Security Administration could harm everyday Americans who rely on the benefits they are owed. Mar 16, 2025 MSNBC Molly Weston Williamson
Cuts to the Social Security Administration Threaten Millions of Americans’ Retirement and Disability Benefits ArticleMarch 12, 2025 Cuts to the Social Security Administration Threaten Millions of Americans’ Retirement and Disability Benefits As the Social Security Administration cuts thousands of jobs and closes offices, families’ livelihoods are on the line. Mar 12, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
The Trump Administration Has Made 150 Million American Workers Newly Vulnerable to Workplace Discrimination ReportMarch 6, 2025 The Trump Administration Has Made 150 Million American Workers Newly Vulnerable to Workplace Discrimination The Trump administration’s efforts to weaken the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission make more than 150 million American workers more susceptible to discrimination in their workplaces. Mar 6, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
The State of Paid Sick Time in the U.S. in 2025 Fact SheetJanuary 15, 2025 The State of Paid Sick Time in the U.S. in 2025 This fact sheet provides an overview of paid sick time laws in the United States in 2025. Jan 15, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
The State of Paid Family and Medical Leave in the U.S. in 2025 Fact SheetJanuary 15, 2025 The State of Paid Family and Medical Leave in the U.S. in 2025 This fact sheet provides an overview of paid family and medical leave laws in the United States in 2025. Jan 15, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
The State of Paid Time Off in the U.S. in 2025 Fact SheetJanuary 15, 2025 The State of Paid Time Off in the U.S. in 2025 This fact sheet provides an overview of general-use paid time off laws in the United States in 2025. Jan 15, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
Paid Leave Helps Americans Keep Their Health Insurance When They Need It Most ReportDecember 16, 2024 Paid Leave Helps Americans Keep Their Health Insurance When They Need It Most Through dedicated protections and continuation of income, workplace leave laws can allow workers to keep their health insurance coverage at crucial moments. Dec 16, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
The State of Voting Leave Fact SheetOctober 21, 2024 The State of Voting Leave Guaranteeing paid time off from work to vote, as many states do, can reduce barriers to voting. Oct 21, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
America’s Small Businesses Need a National Paid Leave Program ArticleSeptember 19, 2024 America’s Small Businesses Need a National Paid Leave Program Guaranteeing paid leave levels the playing field for small businesses and supports a competitive, entrepreneurial economy. Sep 19, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
Self-Employed Workers’ Access to State Paid Leave Programs in 2024 ReportAugust 6, 2024 Self-Employed Workers’ Access to State Paid Leave Programs in 2024 This issue brief explains the availability of state paid family and medical leave programs for self-employed workers in the United States. Aug 6, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
LGBTQI+ Americans Deserve—and Need—Inclusive Paid Leave ReportJune 28, 2024 LGBTQI+ Americans Deserve—and Need—Inclusive Paid Leave LGBTQI+ Americans are particularly harmed by the lack of national paid leave program—and have much to gain from comprehensive, inclusive paid leave. Jun 28, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
The State of Safe Leave ReportMay 28, 2024 The State of Safe Leave U.S. states are increasingly providing safe leave for workers who need time off to deal with the impacts of sexual and domestic violence. May 28, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
Lack of Paid Leave Hurts Americans’ Health ArticleMay 22, 2024 Lack of Paid Leave Hurts Americans’ Health Without paid leave, Americans delay or forego needed health care, harming their health. May 22, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
Commentary: Vetoing paid leave bill hurts Virginia families, economy In the NewsApril 10, 2024 Commentary: Vetoing paid leave bill hurts Virginia families, economy Molly Weston Williamson writes in the Richmond Times-Dispatch about the recent veto to Virginia's paid family and medical leave act. Apr 10, 2024 Richmond Times-Dispatch Molly Weston Williamson
Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy ReportMarch 14, 2024 Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy This collection of policy recommendations reveals how policymakers can grow the economy by centering the changes that women need in their economic platforms. Mar 14, 2024 Rose Khattar, Sara Estep
Texas v. Garland: Another Attack On Women And Democracy From A Radical Judiciary In the NewsMarch 4, 2024 Texas v. Garland: Another Attack On Women And Democracy From A Radical Judiciary Molly Weston Williamson writes in Talking Points Memo about a Texas judge's injunction blocking the enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Mar 4, 2024 Talking Points Memo Molly Weston Williamson
The State of Paid Family and Medical Leave in the U.S. in 2024 Fact SheetJanuary 17, 2024 The State of Paid Family and Medical Leave in the U.S. in 2024 This fact sheet provides an overview of paid family and medical leave laws in the United States. Jan 17, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
The State of Paid Sick Time in the U.S. in 2024 Fact SheetJanuary 17, 2024 The State of Paid Sick Time in the U.S. in 2024 This fact sheet provides an overview of paid sick time laws in the United States. Jan 17, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson