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The Promise of an Unprogrammed Childhood

In her New York Times piece on August 15 of last year, author Kim Brooks (Small Animals: Parenthood in an Age of Fear) makes the...[Read More]

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Why are we Still Telling Black Women to Work Twice as Hard?

In December 2019, Women Advance will be rerunning some of our favorite stories during the year. There are too many amazing stories to highlight, but...[Read More]

4 Dec
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In the Mental Health Field Paid Time Off is Rare

Every year in the United States, 1 in 5 adults will experience mental illness. For those who seek treatment, their success in overcoming or navigating...[Read More]

13 Nov
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Personal Stories Tell Us Why Paid Leave is Needed Now

With only 16% of Americans able to access paid leave, whether for personal medical needs or those of a family member, many people face financial...[Read More]

28 Oct
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Domestic Violence Hotlines Answered: “I Am So Glad You Called, My Name is Emma. How Can I Help You?”

“Now, before we get started, I just want to let you know that everything you tell me is confidential, unless I hear that you’re going...[Read More]

21 Oct
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Latina Equal Pay Day

November 20th marks “Latina Equal Pay Day,” the day when pay for Latinx women catches up to that of white men from the previous year....[Read More]

27 Sep
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Computers, Bugs and Paid Leave

Ever since I was a young girl I dreamed of having a career. I also dreamed of being a mom. Nowhere in my visions did...[Read More]

16 Sep
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Women Deserve Paid Family Leave

I work for me. In 2015, I decided to quit my job and bet on myself. It was a risky move but it was one...[Read More]

4 Sep
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Employees Engaged in Domestic and Service Industry Work Deserve Paid Leave

Like an estimated 45-million Americans, Deborah Brockington of Durham is a caregiver for her aging mother. She spends her days assisting in tasks like bathing,...[Read More]

2 Sep
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Lack of Paid Leave and Unequal Pay Make Life Difficult for Women and Families

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but in today’s society, many parents don’t have a village to fall back upon. In...[Read More]

23 Aug
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