Sooner or Later, You’ll Need Paid Leave — Why Don’t We Have It Yet?We’ve all seen the consequences when workers lack access to paid family and medical leave. People return to work before they’ve healed…Mar 14Mar 14
The Unexpected Alliance Pushing for Family Policy ReformOn February 19th, I spoke on a panel with the Convergence Collaborative, of which I have been a member since 2023. The Convergence…Mar 10Mar 10
For the Love of GeorgiaOn February 18th, 2025, one of Family Values @ Work’s network partners, 9to5 Georgia hosted a lobby day at Georgia’s state capital in…Mar 5Mar 5
Who Takes Care of the Caretaker?Many of us have people in our lives who are not related to us, but serve in the role of family. They love and support us. They help us when…Mar 4Mar 4
Michigan Won Paid Sick Time — Now Legislators Are Trying to Take It AwayIn 2018, Michigan passed a strong earned paid sick and safe time ballot. Subsequently, the conservative legislature worked to weaken the…Feb 14Feb 14
A Birthday & An Anniversary: Remembering Trayvon Martin and the Policies That Shape Our LivesThis week on February 5th we marked the birthday of a young person taken too soon, as well as the anniversary of a life-changing policy.Feb 13Feb 13
Happy 100th, Congresswoman Chisholm!“The door is not open yet, but it is ajar.”Dec 17, 2024Dec 17, 2024
Getting Out the Vote in Atlanta: A Celebration of Community and Civic ActionThis past week in Atlanta I had the opportunity to dive deep into grassroots organizing, connect with incredible people, and witness the…Nov 12, 2024Nov 12, 2024
When Heritage and Democracy Meet: The Power of Voting for Immigrant FamiliesHispanic Heritage Month has come and gone. The stark contrast between the many commercials and posts celebrating Hispanic cultures…Oct 28, 2024Oct 28, 2024
Indigenous Peoples Day Isn’t Just a Celebration — It’s a Call to ActionThis Indigenous Peoples Day, spend some time learning about the state and federally recognized tribes in your state. Learn about their…Oct 28, 2024Oct 28, 2024
