Gender Justice
New Abortion Rights Strategy in States and Localities
How can the abortion rights movement reverse the trend of losses in state legislatures? By introducing and fighting for proactive legislation laid out in the brand-new "Playbook for Abortion Rights."
GOP Assault on Planned Parenthood: Morally Wrong, Economically Stupid
The Republican assault on Planned Parenthood is filled with lies and distortions, and the House vote last week to cut off its funding may lead to a government shutdown. This is, quite frankly, nuts.
It Takes More Than 'Leaning In' To Lift Wages for All Women
An Economic Policy Institute forum shows that the gender wage gap exists not because there aren't enough women “leaning in,” but because of a system that does things like deny benefits to part-time workers.
The War Against Women Getting Paid Family Leave
A bill that would allow workers up to 12 weeks of paid leave for pregnancy, childbirth recovery and other health-related reasons is being opposed again by the usual suspects. Their arguments are increasingly impotent.
Here's What Women Want: The Economy Unrigged So It Works For Them
A new poll shows Republicans about to pull ahead of Democrats among likely women voters. Our latest Populist Majority memo points toward how Democrats can keep a key part of their base in the fold.
Five Steps To A Family-Friendly Economy
As the White House holds a Summit on Working Families today, here are five policies with broad popular support that could make a family-friendly economy a reality.
A Campaign That Helps Women 'Make It Work' In This Economy
The "Make it Work" campaign is primarily concerned with issues surrounding equal pay, caregiving, and work and family life. Vivien Labaton, the campaign co-founder, explains how it plans to advance its agenda.
It's Not Your Boss' Business!
The National Women's Law Center is asking you to: Tell Congress to support the Protect Women's Health From Corporate Interference Act and protect birth control access for all women, no matter where they work.
5 Signs the U.S. Is Failing to Protect Women's Rights in the Workplace
Our country’s bias against women in the workplace isn’t just cultural. As is true elsewhere, evidence for it can be found in both policy choices and economic data.
This Might Be The Biggest Reason To End The Tipped Minimum Wage
The restaurant industry is the single biggest source of sexual harassment claims. Placing women in the position of having to please customers and employers for tips is a big part of the problem.
