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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 alongsideโฆ
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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 aboutโฆ
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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 eveningโs Vice Presidential debate, I heard THE question every care advocate wants to hear: โIfโฆ
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October 7, 2024
Was Tuesday Nightโs 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,โฆ
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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 Houseโs Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)โฆ
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September 17, 2024
โKeystone Stateโ 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 Donaldโฆ
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September 16, 2024
Building Family Beyond Kin
Rhonda Wilson discovered that the need for caregiving doesnโt just happen with close family members. The need can arise with new friends. Rhonda, wanting aโฆ
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September 13, 2024
Caregiving in the Time of Tragedy
Tony Iovieno was hired by Family Values @ Work a couple years ago to work in development. He had no idea when he was hiredโฆ
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September 12, 2024
Building Community From Isolation
Because her family couldnโt afford it if she took unpaid leave from her job, Keสปลpลซ Reelitz was back at work within 4 weeks of givingโฆ
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August 27, 2024
The Food Stamp Act & My Family
by Preston Van Vliet (they/he) On this day in 1964, President Johnson signed the Food Stamp Act into law. In 2022, over 41 million peopleโฆ
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