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January 17, 2025
Celebrate This Year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Service and Reflection
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be celebrated this Monday Jan. 20th as it is celebrated the third Monday every year. As we prepare to…
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December 1, 2024
Happy 100th, Congresswoman Chisholm!
by Liana Cassar, FV@W Interim Executive Director & OASIS Director “The door is not open yet,” she said, “but it is ajar.” The words of…
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November 12, 2024
DIVE & FV@W Head to Atlanta: GOTV and Election Night Celebration
by Natalia Soler, OASIS Program Coordinator This past week in Atlanta I had the opportunity to dive deep into grassroots organizing, connect with incredible people,…
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October 21, 2024
The Power of Voting Can Change Generations
by Linda Garcia Barnard (she/her) Hispanic Heritage Month has come and gone. The stark contrast between the many commercials and posts celebrating Hispanic cultures alongside…
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October 15, 2024
Indigenous Peoples Day is For Everyone
by Preston Van Vliet (they/him) This Indigenous Peoples Day, spend some time learning about the state and federally recognized tribes in your state. Learn about…
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October 9, 2024
Paid Leave on the Debate Stage
by Sammy Chavin-Grant (she/her), FV@W Federal Strategy Director During Tuesday evening’s Vice Presidential debate, I heard THE question every care advocate wants to hear: “If…
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October 7, 2024
Was Tuesday Night’s VP Debate The New Normal?
by Makeda Scott (she/her), FV@W Strategic Communications Associate Tuesday was a busy day for me and an even busier evening. After spending the day working,…
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September 19, 2024
Thirty Years of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
by Sammy Chavin-Grant (she/her), FV@W Federal Strategy Director Last week, I represented Family Values @ Work at the White House’s Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)…
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September 17, 2024
‘Keystone State’ Pennsylvania will be the keystone of the 2024 election
by Rylee Napolitan, Women and Girls Foundation, Pennsylvania The presidential debate on Sept. 10 between candidates Vice President Kamala Harris (D) and former President Donald…
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September 16, 2024
Building Family Beyond Kin
Rhonda Wilson discovered that the need for caregiving doesn’t just happen with close family members. The need can arise with new friends. Rhonda, wanting a…
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