Why Family Leave Is Finally Gaining Steam
Despite the sexism oozing from the White House, states are gradually tackling paid family leave, signaling to Washington that a national policy is long overdue. Should we hold our breath?
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Underpaid Labor Is Nothing to Cheer About
Major sports cheerleading teams are getting a raw-rah deal, as last week's Milwaukee Bucks lawsuit shows. Will they find a place in the “laborers of love” revolt?
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We Really Need to Stop Buying Books By Men
As an author, Jezebel’s Catherine Nichols discovered that having a woman's name closes doors before they open. This writer knows the far reach of this effect—and offers a solution.
Four Things You Don’t Know About the Gender Pay Gap
Tomorrow is National Equal Pay Day. Here’s why it’s even more crucial than you think.
Feel Trapped In Your Job? That’s Because You Are
Women are working harder and clocking more hours than ever before, with little-to-no paid family or sick leave, or job security. And it can only get worse, unless we make one crucial demand.
It’s National Equal Pay Day, Do You Know Where Your Paycheck Is?
Less money means less control. No wonder the GOP is banking on keeping women woefully shortchanged.
Obama: Workplace Policies Shouldn’t Recall a “‘Mad Men’ Episode”
The President’s underwhelming State of the Union speech was heavy on economic policy, not so much on gun laws.