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(Washington, D.C.) Today, 8 of the 13 members of the DC Council voted to repeal Initiative 77, a ballot measure decisively approved by DC voters in June. Initiative 77 would have brought One Fair Wage to…

(Washington, D.C.). The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) is equipping students with a toolkit to advocate for their Title IX rights to be free from sexual harassment at school—a necessary and timely effort, given that, according…

The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC): “Despite thoughtful, painful and compelling testimony from Dr. Christine Blasey Ford – and despite other allegations of…

The following statement is by Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC): “In 1991, we watched as Anita Hill braved hearings designed to undermine and discredit her. Today, 27 years…

The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC): “Dr. Blasey Ford’s courageous testimony today was clear, compelling, and deeply credible. Senators today must make a…

The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center: “Yet another survivor has bravely come forward with damning, horrific testimony of sexual assault by Brett Kavanaugh. Republican…

The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center: “Today, another brave woman – Deborah Ramirez – came forward with allegations of sexual assault by Brett Kavanaugh.…

(Washington, D.C.) Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that it would propose a rule dramatically changing the definition of “public charge.” The rule would prevent immigrant families from entering the country or obtaining legal…

The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC): “We fully support Dr. Blasey Ford’s decision to not testify on Monday. Why would anyone choose to…

(Washington, D.C.) The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center: “Christine Blasey Ford never asked to come forward and share her story about the sexual violence…

(Washington, D.C.) Recent reports have revealed an allegation of sexual violence by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The National Women’s Law Center opposed Brett Kavanaugh’s elevation to the Supreme Court prior to this allegation. The following…

(Washington, D.C.) For women across all races, the wage gap did not decrease by even one cent in 2017 and even increased for some, according to new analysis released today by the National Women’s Law Center…