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.
States Must Expand Telehealth To Improve Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Care
As states grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, they must leverage telehealth technology to protect and expand access to sexual and reproductive health services, now and into the future.
The Coronavirus Crisis Confirms That the U.S. Health Care System Fails Women
The U.S. health care system has never integrated or centered the health care needs of women, and the COVID-19 crisis is exposing these failures and harming women in the process.
Community-Based Doulas and Midwives
The coronavirus pandemic further emphasizes the need for a range of accessible, affordable options for pregnancy-related care and support.
Community-Based Doulas and Midwives on Addressing the U.S. Maternal Health Crisis
Midwives and doulas discuss their important role in addressing the U.S. maternal health crisis.
$546 Billion and Counting: Senate Inaction on Paycheck Fairness Continues to Shortchange Women
Women working full time earned an estimated $546.3 billion less than their male counterparts in the year since the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Paycheck Fairness Act. With each day the Senate fails to act, this earnings gap will only expand.
Lack of Paid Leave Risks Public Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak
To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, workers need paid leave so that they are able to stay home to recover from an illness or provide care to a sick family member without risking their economic security.
Why Pay Data Matter in the Fight for Equal Pay
Ensuring comprehensive pay data collection is essential to combating gender-based pay discrimination and securing equal pay for all women.
The Equal Rights Amendment: What You Need To Know
Adopting the long-overdue Equal Rights Amendment could help bolster existing statutory protections under attack, making it a key element in the fight for gender equality.