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TIME'S UP Legal Defense Fund Resources and Blogs
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NWLC Letter of Opposition to the Nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Closing the Gap: How Expanding Refundable Tax Credits Advances Affordability and Equity for Women of Color
NWLC Submits Comment Opposing a USPS Proposed Rule that Would Create Barriers to Mail Voting and Disenfranchise Millions of Eligible Voters
NWLC Leads Gender Justice Organizations in Opposing HUD’s Rollbacks of LGBTQIA+ Protections in Equal Access Rule
Pregnant and Parenting Students: Know Your Rights
Pregnant and Parenting Students: Know Your Rights
530A Accounts (also known as Trump Accounts) FAQ
How Federal Actions Are Increasing Costs in the States
Shumway v. SpaceX, et al.
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Guidance and Best Practices for State & Local Fair Workweek Legislation
National Policy Priorities 2026
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Hard Work Is Not Enough: Women in Low-Paid Jobs
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