Quick Facts on Paid Family and Medical Leave
The United States urgently needs a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program that will boost the health and economic well-being of American workers and families.
The State of Women’s Leadership—And How To Continue Changing the Face of U.S. Politics
Women—particularly women of color—continue to make noteworthy gains at all levels of government, but bold policies and structural changes are still needed to reach gender parity in U.S. politics.
Women Have Paid the Price for Trump’s Regulatory Agenda
The Trump administration has issued dozens of regulations that have threatened women’s progress and cost them billions—revealing a fundamental disregard for women.
The Urgent Case for Permanent Paid Leave
Policymakers must consider lessons learned from the emergency paid leave laws passed in response to the coronavirus pandemic in order to design national, permanent paid leave policies that ensure racial, gender, and economic equity and meet the needs of families.
State Actions Undermining Abortion Rights in 2020
Despite wins in the courts, abortion rights remain under attack and out of reach for many in the United States.
Redefining Electability
In hyperpartisan times, winning elections is all about showing up for voters and getting out the vote. Women are showing how it’s done.
10 Actions Employers Can Take To Secure Equal Pay for Black Women
Employers have a pivotal role to play in establishing pay practices within workplaces and correcting the disparities that have eroded Black women’s pay for decades.
Ensuring Domestic Violence Survivors’ Safety
Existing support systems for domestic violence survivors are proving inadequate during the pandemic and point to the need for a stronger nationwide infrastructure connecting survivors to vital supports and services.
The Basic Facts About Women in Poverty
Women, especially women of color, in the United States are more likely to live in poverty than men, and they need robust, targeted solutions to ensure their long-term economic security.
Toward Equitable Treatments for Women’s Health During Coronavirus and Beyond
Women, especially women of color, must be included in data and clinical trials during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.