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California may soon eliminate the statute of limitations for rape charges

Fatima Goss Graves, senior vice president for program at the National Women’s Law Center, momentum around reexamining state deadlines has grown as America’s understanding of rape has transformed. “There is greater attention and awareness to...

Will women follow Gretchen Carlson’s example on sexual harassment?

Women who are facing sexual harassment at work may feel empowered by Carlson, who stood up to her harassment and won a real and prompt resolution, said Emily Martin, vice president of workplace justice for...

Why Fox Moved Quickly to Settle Gretchen Carlson Sexual Harassment Suit

Emily Martin, VP for workplace justice at the National Women’s Law Center in Washington, D.C., said the settlement sent a strong and positive message to working women around the country that sexual harassment claims will...

Women, Southerners Most Likely to Earn Minimum Wage

And women are actually significantly more likely than men to earn the minimum wage. A study put out last month by the National Women's Law Center stated that women make up "nearly two-thirds of minimum...

In Celebration Of Labor Day, A Look At Women In The U.S. Workforce

A number of theories could explain why the gender wage gap is so persistent. For one, women are less likely to negotiate their salaries. Emily Martin, vice president and general counsel of the National Women's...

What Advocates Are Doing to End Sexual Assault on Campus

"The awareness raising is an important piece," said Fatima Goss Graves, senior vice president at the National Women's Law Center. "It continues to hold schools and policymakers accountable."