Today, the National Women’s Law Center, the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, SisterLove, Inc., and the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice submitted an amicus brief in support of the plaintiffs in Oldaker v. Giles, 20-cv-224...
The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC): “The multiple allegations of sexual harassment against New York Governor Cuomo demand an independent, nonpartisan, thorough,...
(Washington, D.C.) The following is a statement from Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center: “The package passed by the House today is a critical rescue effort for the entire...
(Washington D.C.) - Former Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Alex Azar’s implementation of new work requirements failed to consider the negative health impacts the loss of Medicaid coverage would have on...
(Washington, D.C.) The following is a statement from Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center: “The Equality Act is a vital step toward closing the gaps in our laws that...
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[email protected] The new initiative, timed with Black History/Black Futures Month, aims to challenge prevailing and...
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 16, 2021 — Today, Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), John Katko (R-NY), Bobby Scott (D-VA), Jaimie Herrera-Beutler (R-WA), and Lucy McBath (D-GA) announced the reintroduction of the bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)....
(Washington, D.C.) On February 12, the Biden administration notified states of its intent to revoke waivers allowing states to condition Medicaid coverage on fulfillment of work requirements. The decision to do so returns the federal...
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, ahead of the Super Bowl, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Futures Without Violence, National Women’s Law Center (NWLC), and TIME’S UP Foundation urged NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to publicly release...
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[email protected] Today, ‘me too.’ International, the National Women’s Law Center, and TIME’S...
(Washington, D.C.) This week Congress reintroduced the Paycheck Fairness Act and the Raise the Wage Act, two pieces of critical legislation that advance racial and gender equity and address the economic pain that is falling...
(Washington, D.C.) Today, President Biden will issue executive orders on health care – including reversing harmful changes made to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, immediately rescinding Trump’s global gag rule and directing the Department...
A new report released January 26, “Why We All Need the Equality Act Now,” outlines the ways in which the Equality Act is vital legislation not just for LGBTQ people, but also for women, people of...
Portland, O.R. — On January 21, Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc., Pride at Work, and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) challenged a Trump administration rule that dramatically expands the ability of federal contractors and subcontractors to...
The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO at the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC): “Dismantling abortion rights and access was a prominent, damaging pillar of the Trump-Pence administration. And now,...
(Washington D.C.) The following is a statement from Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center: “We extend our congratulations to President Biden and Vice President Harris, who share our vision...
(Washington D.C.) The following is a statement from Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center: “The plan put forward by the incoming Biden administration is a critical rescue effort for...
(Washington, D.C.) Following the nomination of Merrick Garland to serve as Attorney General and Vanita Gupta, Kristen Clarke, and Lisa Monaco to key positions in the Department of Justice, Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO...
(Washington D.C.) The following is a statement from Emily Martin, Vice President for Education and Workplace Justice at the National Women's Law Center: “The exit of Betsy DeVos will come as welcome news to the...
(Washington, D.C.) In the final days of the Trump administration, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the key federal agencies charged with protecting civil rights, are seeking to...
