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Justice for her. Justice for all.
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Joined October 2008
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Because "perks" aren't enough to pay the bills. Here's what this season of America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders tells us about fighting for fair pay⤵️ https://t.co/6Ksn6FTdTG
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Note: Some light spoilers for season two of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders ahead. When the first season of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders came out last year,...
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"We're seeing the real cost of treating child care as a luxury rather than infrastructure. The economy's basically telling half its talent to stay home."
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Around 103,000 women aged 20 and over exited the labor force in June, while 163,000 men in the same age group entered.
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While the federal government is not letting up on attacking our fundamental rights, state lawmakers and advocates are showing up for their communities.
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But as many state legislative sessions begin to wind down, a clear trend is emerging: while the federal government persists in its attacks on gender justice, state lawmakers and advocates are showing...
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“For me, Black women’s unemployment going up — this is the backbone of our economy, of our labor force. We have cause to be concerned.”
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New data released Thursday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics marked the third straight month of high unemployment rates for Black women.
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The Trump administration is attempting to block certain immigrants from accessing federal programs like early education, family planning, mental health, and substance abuse programs—using a rushed process to limit public pushback. Read our full statement:
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WASHINGTON (July 10, 2025) – The National Women’s Law Center strongly denounces the Trump administration’s latest move to block certain immigrant families from accessing a range of vital federal...
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We are facing the most brazen rollback of civil rights in generations. On July 17th, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, communities are mobilizing to ensure #GoodTroubleLivesOn and carry his legacy forward.
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On July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will take to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice,...
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Instead of listening to the people and making a real investment in housing, Republican leaders recently passed Trump’s budget bill that guts basic need programs for women and families—the biggest wealth transfer from everyday people to billionaires in history.
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We conducted a national survey last year, and 73% of adults supported making the wealthy and mega-corporations pay their fair share in taxes in order to support investments in truly affordable housing. https://t.co/z2DInx0BaE
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NWLC partnered with HIT Strategies to commission this public opinion research work. HIT conducted five online focus groups between August 26 and September 5, 2024, and an opt-in panel online survey...
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Every month, millions of women, especially single moms and disabled women, face the same struggle— rent eats first. In 2023, nearly 4 million women living alone and 1.9 million single mothers spent the majority of their income on rent. Read more:
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The United States has a long history of discrimination—racism, sexism (including transphobia and homophobia), and ableism—in housing and in the broader U.S. economy that causes women, women of color,...
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#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a call to action. We must stop Andrea Lucas from leading the EEOC.
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We must stop Andrea Lucas from leading the EEOC!
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The EEOC is supposed to promote fairness and protect workers' rights. At a time when Black women’s economic security is increasingly at risk, appointing a leader who has actively undermined DEI efforts is the last thing we need.
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The wage gap for Black women will only get worse with Trump’s nominee to lead the EEOC: Andrea Lucas. In her role as acting chair, she has weaponized the EEOC to go after diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts intended to reduce systemic barriers.
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Today is #BlackWomensEqualPayDay — a reminder that Black women still face steep barriers to fair pay and opportunity. In 2023, Black women were paid just 66 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men.
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Among full time, year-round workers Black women are typically paid 66 cents for every dollar made by white, non-Hispanic men.
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The Supreme Court just ended its term, with decisions having a huge impact on trans folks, people of color, and women & girls. We've broken down some of the cases ranging from birthright citizenship, to censorship in schools, to gender-affirming care.
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On June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court issued its final opinions of the term, and, once again, the conservative supermajority has wrought havoc on sound legal precedent and denied access to justice for...
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