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Women Veterans Face Unique Challenges

Since 1919, Americans have paused on November 11th to remember those who served in our armed forces to protect our freedom and our nation. Originally...[Read More]

11 Nov
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Disabilities & Ableism Family Issues Family Leave General Health, Wellness, and Prevention LGBTQIA Livable Wages Mental Health Mental Health PaidLeaveNC Politics/Public Policy Poverty Issues Self Care Self Care Working Families

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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Sofia Enriquez: Art and Latinx Heritage

Sofia Enriquez is an artist who expresses the diversity, greatness, and vibrant culture that represents who she is as well as her heritage. The way...[Read More]

14 Oct
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In Process: Building Identities is Survival

As a first-generation child of immigrants, I have spent countless hours exploring the complexities of my identity. I often reflect upon the lessons learned throughout...[Read More]

7 Oct
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When Family Violence Hits Home

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Over the years I have shared my deeply personal experiences with the blessing and permission of my mother, a...[Read More]

4 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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FMLA Was There for Me—and It Should be for You

I’m on paid FMLA. I didn’t want to be. I fought it down to the wire. FMLA is for maternity and paternity leave, I’ve always...[Read More]

25 Sep
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A Road Map to Paid Leave in North Carolina

We’ve spent the last month at Women AdvaNCe exploring why people of all professions would benefit from paid leave. From lawyers to home health workers,...[Read More]

23 Sep
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Children's Issues Family Issues Family Leave Family/Father Issues Health, Wellness, and Prevention Latinx LGBTQIA Mental Health PaidLeaveNC Self Care Self Care Working Families

A Woman’s Right to Leave (Temporarily)

I remember the confusion, dare I say shock, I felt when I heard my Human Resources Director utter the word, “unpaid.” It was like a...[Read More]

18 Sep
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