The leaked draft opinion from Associate Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is a frightening glimpse into what could become of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. The Roe v Wade case, later reinforced in a 1992 case, Planned Parenthood v Casey, guaranteed federal protections and access to abortions. The leaked…

by Laura Collins On an unseasonably warm afternoon in late November 2016, my mom and I were discussing the presidential election results while seated on her couch in Frankfort, Indiana. My then three-year-old daughter was perched on the edge of the couch between the two of us and quietly using…

by Ellen Bravo Nearly two decades ago, I was among a small group of women who helped found the Family Values @ Work network. I had given birth twice with no paid leave, and had a job when my children were young where I was told I couldn’t be sick…

National Caregivers Day, the third Friday in February, is a time to honor those who provide support for those of us who need it. Caregivers do so much, and a lot of their labor goes unnoticed. Many of us don’t understand everything that goes into caregiving. So we spoke with…

Black History Month is a time when we’re intentional about recognizing how Black people have shaped the world. We often take this month to share and learn about Black firsts, significant events, and people, known and lesser-known. It’s also a chance to think deeply about the ways that Black people…

In 1993, President Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) into law, which provides unpaid leave to just over half of US workers. On this 29th anniversary of the law, it’s poignant to note that babies born in 1993 are old enough to have children of their own…

Arnel and Sandra Floria — West Grove, PA My husband and I both come from families with conservative values who believe in education. We both held jobs while we got our college degrees, but our parents contributed substantially to the cost of our tuition. We were very fortunate but still…

Each fall, as we pause to celebrate our unstoppable network of activists, we shout out some special people and organizations who embody the qualities that drive our work. The 2021 GameChanger Awards will herald a brilliant group of champions. Join us on November 18 to meet them yourself! …