From Oxfam America (http://www.oxfamamerica.org): New research reveals that nearly a third of all workers in the US earn under $15 an hour. But women and people of color do much more than their fair share of low-wage jobs, and as … Continued
From the Women’s Law Project (http://www.womenslawproject.org/): Scroll down for actions. This week we once again recognize the inequities that cause women to be paid less than men are paid. The gendered impact of the pandemic has made it clear: The … Continued
From ELCA Advocacy (https://www.elca.org/Our-Work/Publicly-Engaged-Church/Advocacy): Take action today. (NOTE: You do not need to be Lutheran to use this action.) Congress created the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in 1994 with broad bi-partisan support. VAWA is an essential tool in combatting … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): “If I wasn’t accepted for Medicaid, I honestly have no idea what I would do… I experienced postpartum depression after having my daughter. It was hard, but medical bills weren’t a worry of mine because I … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): We have a really fun opportunity for kiddos of all ages in your family and community! Our youngest leaders know what’s right and wrong and what’s fair versus unfair. To mark Equal Pay Day (March 15th) this … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): We’re so close! Your continued support for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act has helped propel this much-needed legislation farther than ever in Congress, with massive bipartisan support. Last year, the U.S. House of Representatives and an … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Our economy wouldn’t exist without the power of working people. Even holiday celebrations wouldn’t be possible without our labor. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Festivus, Kwanzaa, or Christmas this month, it’s farm workers, package delivery … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Moms are exhausted. Burnout is real. The pandemic’s effect on maternal mental health is staggering. We must – and we can – put into place public policies to support families and ease the stress and anxieties … Continued
From Everytown for Gun Safety (https://www.everytown.org/): The dating partner loophole allows certain unmarried domestic abusers to legally pass a background check and purchase a gun — even though dating partners are just as likely as a spouse to kill their partner. This … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): For Latina Equal Pay Day, can you help us close the gender wage gap by sending a timely note to your lawmakers in Congress at https://action.momsrising.org/sign/LatinaEqualPay2021? It’s mission critical that equal pay becomes a reality for … Continued