As many as 70,000 child care centers are projected to close in the next several months as pandemic-era federal funding ends, pushing an industry already in crisis to a breaking point.
The upcoming farm bill is poised to prioritize child care for the first time. It could mean welcome relief for families in an industry that has historically brushed the issue aside.
The promise of economic stability that comes with higher education has not materialized for Black women, who are paid less than their counterparts even after earning a degree.
The ADA has been used as the model for recent laws designed to end discrimination at work for other groups, including pregnant people and domestic violence survivors, further cementing its legacy as a foundational piece of civil rights law.
Many domestic violence survivors qualify for unemployment insurance, can take time off to go to court or can ask for workplace accommodations. But few even know those laws exist and fewer employers are following them.
The Biden administration plans to strengthen the Child Care & Development Block Grant with easier access and copayment caps for families, along with more payment stability for child care providers.
2023 will likely be a banner year in diaper legislation. The issue, which has long gone unaddressed, is getting renewed attention from states looking to pass “pro-family” policy following the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
For small businesses, Target collaborations represented not only a major accomplishment, but a huge financial win. But what happens when they’re removed from shelves?
This LGBTQ+ Equal Pay Day, The 19th focuses on the wage gap for trans women, who make 60 cents for every $1 earned by the average American worker.