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October 26, 2021
Grace Segers
Paid Leave Would Help Millions of Americans—and Could Be Cut From the Democrats’ Big Bill
In what’s become a common refrain, one of the most transformative—and politically popular—parts of the Biden agenda is on the chopping block.
September 16, 2016
Bryce Covert
Trump’s Childcare Plan Isn’t Great. Neither Is Clinton’s.
The Democratic nominee's policies are far superior. But Clinton should aim higher.
September 15, 2016
Clio Chang
Ivanka Trump is not a secret liberal.
January 28, 2016
Gwyneth Kelly
The Pentagon is cutting paid maternity leave in the Navy and Marines in order to give more leave to the Army and Air Force.
November 6, 2015
Elizabeth Bruenig
What Paul Ryan Could Learn From Pope Francis About Family Leave
The pontiff points to a model in which multiple institutions pitch in
May 11, 2015
Elizabeth Bruenig
Paid Leave Is Going to Matter in 2016, Thanks to John Oliver and Hillary Clinton
March 9, 2015
Elizabeth Bruenig
Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In Philosophy Doesn't Just Ignore Disadvantaged Women. It Hurts Their Cause.
February 3, 2015
Rebecca Traister
Why Women Can’t Break Free from the Parent Trap
More women than ever are having babies at the peak of their careers. When will we stop punishing them for it?
January 21, 2015
Naomi Shavin
The Two Problems With Obama's Maternity Leave Shout-out
December 3, 2014
Elaine Teng
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Adam Peck
Russia’s Maternity Leave for Expectant Mothers Puts America’s to Shame
Will the Supreme Court do anything about it?
July 1, 2014
Eric Garcia
California Gave New Moms and Dads Paid Leave—And It’s Working
Now imagine if paid leave became federal law
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