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May 4, 2022
Overturning Roe v. Wade Will Lead To A Frightening Future
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…
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May 3, 2022
Mothering to Change the World
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…
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April 7, 2022
FV@W Applauds the Confirmation of Justice Jackson to the SCOTUS
Family Values @ Work is thrilled that Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is now the first Black woman confirmed to the Supreme Court of the United…
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March 15, 2022
Next Steps
by Ellen Bravo FV@W Co-Founder Ellen Bravo Nearly two decades ago, I was among a small group of women who helped found the Family Values…
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March 8, 2022
The People Respond to the State of the Union
On March 1, President Biden delivered his first State of the Union address to the American people. Biden presented his unity agenda drumming up support…
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March 8, 2022
Honor Women by Honoring Caregiving
by Josie Kalipeni, Executive Director at Family Values @ Work March is Women’s History Month, a time when we honor “sheroes,” those who have dedicated…
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February 24, 2022
Caregiver Spotlight: Nija Phelps
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…
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February 10, 2022
This Black History Month, Remember the Importance of Voting Rights
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…
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February 3, 2022
FMLA Anniversary 2022: Looking Back to Move Forward
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.…
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January 25, 2022
‘This Is My Family’ Campaign Seeks to Further Equip Paid Leave Advocates
One thing has always been crystal clear for FV@W and our Network: In order for any paid leave policy to be effective, it must cover…
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