“It is more important than ever that the public has access to key data on how our economy is doing, The government shutdown had tremendous costs for millions of Americans, including by targeting programs that provide essential support to women and families.”

"The worst day of our lives was made even harder because politicians inserted themselves into what should have been a private moment of grief and personal decision-making for our family. No family should ever have to choose between waiting until it’s almost too late."

"It’s no coincidence this uptick in violence is happening alongside a rise in extremist policy attempts to strip women and LGBTQIA+ people of the fundamental rights that allow them to occupy an equal place in society, like access to abortion care or affordable child care."

"Pronatalism is about forcing one religious world view on the entire country. In that way, it’s nothing more than white Christian nationalism in disguise."

"Like the 'Great Oz,' Vought is no hero. He’s a con artist who wields power to benefit his vision of government: one that operates not for the benefit of the people, but for a president who sees himself as king."

Most people have breasts, including men. That is not a political statement, it’s just a statement of fact.   In the Trump administration, however, this statement could be read as “too woke.”

“We are asking providers to make protocols for what is basically a man-made disaster... They shouldn’t have to worry about protecting children and staff from the government.”

"By getting rid of federal data about Black and brown children, women, and families, this administration is making it impossible to see the harm they are wreaking—harm to a generation, harm that will have lifelong effects." 

Attempting to expand this rule is yet another tactic from the Trump administration to create fear and confusion for immigrants and their families—which in this case, could lead to people forgoing food assistance or medical care. 

Don't give up the ship.

It never gets any easier to talk about, but abortion bans are death sentences. We mean that literally. This week, we learned that a woman named Tierra Walker has joined the list of people who should still be alive today—and would be if not for the cruel and inhumane abortion bans where they live.

A sitting president inciting violence against lawmakers shouldn't be seen as a joke or something to brush off. Just because we have a president who routinely insults, attacks, and threatens people on the national stage, doesn't mean we should accept this kind of dangerous rhetoric as our new normal.

"You cannot look at the workforce of the construction trades and say, 'Oh, they've taken DEI too far.' You look at the workforce of the construction trades and you see we have a long way to go."

Since the Department of Labor isn’t recognizing Women in Apprenticeship Day this year, we’ll do what women in the trades always do: Roll up our sleeves and get it done ourselves 🛠️ #TWTF #WomenInTheTrades #WomenInApprenticeship 1/

Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. On this day of mourning, our hearts are with the loved ones of trans people taken from us this year. As our government normalizes transphobia, our opposition must be crystal clear. To our trans community: We will not stop fighting alongside you.

Introducing: Our State Gender Policy Collective fellows ✨ We’re so excited to spotlight these incredible legislators and advocates we'll be working with over the next year as they fight to advance gender justice in their states. Get to know the fellows in the thread below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

Today is Native Women’s Equal Pay Day, which falls within Native American Heritage Month. As we honor the culture and contributions of Indigenous communities, we must also acknowledge the economic inequalities that Native women continue to face.

Susan Courtwright Rodriguez is set to become the first woman to ever serve as a lifetime judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of NC. Her record, though, is troubling — and her nomination is a reminder of where more progress is needed. nominationnotes.substack.com/p/a-woman-ha...

NEW: With the support of @democracyforward.org and Professor Deborah Brake, today we filed an amicus brief in two cases at the Supreme Court challenging state bans on trans women and girls playing sports. nwlc.org/what-the-sup...

We believe survivors. Release everything. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/12/t...

@nytimes.com—women didn't ruin the workplace, but sexual harassment, lack of equal pay, pregnancy discrimination, gender bias, lack of advancement and leadership opportunities, double standards, microaggressions, unaffordable child care, & the glass ceiling certainly did

The same voices opposing abortion are ALSO targeting birth control access. But we are NOT backing down. Use #ThxBirthControl Day to share your stories and remind everyone why access is so essential 🙌

URGENT: These senators just caved to Trump and advanced a measure that would leave 22 million Americans with astronomically high health care premiums. They know that this bill means millions of people will choose to go without health insurance, because they can’t afford it.

"Forcing women to become mothers by denying their humanity, stripping them of access to abortion and birth control, and requiring them to sacrifice education and careers to do so reduces women to their reproductive capacity."

After college athletes challenged NCAA's name, image & likeness rules, a district court approved a settlement to pay them what they were owed. But 90% of it was given to men—leaving women with basically nothing. Impacted women athletes appealed the settlement as a violation of Title IX. Here's why⤵️

New census data shows that poverty stayed high last year—and increased for black women. Nearly 2 in 5 working-age women living in poverty had jobs. This is a policy choice. With Trump's devastating cuts to Medicaid & SNAP, things will only continue to get worse for working people. We deserve better.

BREAKING: SCOTUS continues to bend the rule of law for Trump's fascist attacks, now by clearing the way for Trump's transphobic passport policy to resume. This policy has nothing to do with security—it's simply another way for this administration to attack those it hates.

Checking in on the White House on day 37 of the longest government shutdown ever...

Children with disabilities rely on programs like CCDBG, Head Start, IDEA, and Medicaid for care and early education. But the Trump administration is jeopardizing them all—with a $1T Medicaid cut, a shutdown closing Head Start programs, and now gutting the department that oversees special education.

Yesterday, people across the country went to the polls, and they chose hope. With historic firsts and wins across the country, voters everywhere cast out hatred in hope of a better future—a future with reproductive freedom, universal child care, and civil rights.

They followed her to her job, barged in without permission, and abducted her in front of her coworkers and in the presence of children. ICE agents are cruel, dangerous, and lawless.

Last night, we went to the USDA building to send a big message to Trump: Half isn't good enough—FULLY fund SNAP. Trump has the power to stop this but chooses politics over people. One in eight families rely on SNAP, and half funding means hunger. Don't starve families so you can play politics.

Today we celebrate National Survivors Vote Day, it's a reminder that survivors' voices have always shaped movements for change. When we vote, we're choosing the kind of world we want to heal in. Check your voter registration status, make a plan to vote. #NationalSurvivorsVoteDay

Happy Intersex Awareness Week! “Intersex” is an umbrella term that describes any variation in someone’s sex traits, including chromosomes, reproductive anatomy, or hormones.

Courts had to force Trump to do the bare minimum: use the money Congress already set aside to feed the millions of families on SNAP. We shouldn’t have to fight this hard for basic dignity. Tell Congress: Protect SNAP, Health Care, and End the Shutdown:

Trump’s big ugly budget bill cut trillions from Medicaid, SNAP, and the ACA, significantly straining state budgets. Our new brief w/ @caringacross.org lays out the stakes of federal cuts for families & caregivers in Illinois, who are already struggling with high costs. Learn more: bit.ly/3XacS9D

Nearly a trillion dollars in cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and the ACA will make it even harder for Illinois families to afford care. Join us to discuss the future of care in Illinois. https://go.caringacross.org/a/il-townhall?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=ccw_il&sourceid=1081983

"As a Black student and a Native student looking back on our high school education, we know the necessity of these programs does not derive from a place of superiority, but out of acknowledgement of the disparities that haunt us at every step of life."

42 million people, including 16 million children, will lose access to food when SNAP funding runs out in a week. Meanwhile, Trump is building a 300 million dollar ballroom + demanding the DOJ give him taxpayer money for his legal fees—all while encouraging the shutdown to continue. It's evil.

Attorney General Letitia James has spent her career fighting for truth, justice, and the people. Now, she’s being targeted for doing exactly that. We see her. We are in solidarity with her. We will not be intimidated. #ProtectBlackWomen

Today is Disabled Women’s Equal Pay Day. On average, disabled women working full-time are paid just 68 cents for every dollar paid to non-disabled men. When part-time and year-round are included, that drops to 56 cents.

The President is not a king. The law is not a suggestion. The Constitution is not optional. 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymDt...

This Thursday, there will be a hearing for Trump's nominee to lead the Office of the Special Counsel, Paul Ingrassia, who has said he has a “Nazi streak." This despicable and dangerous nomination must be stopped.

"Despite the pomp and circumstance, Hegseth’s recent speech to military leaders was yet another diatribe on “woke” culture—and women weren’t excluded from Hegseth’s ire."

NEW: Our class action lawsuit against Aetna reached a historic final settlement, resulting in important policy changes as well as awarding thousands of dollars to LGBTQ+ health insurance policyholders who sought fertility treatments in New York. Read more about the case here:

NEW: Yesterday, a judge ruled that the sex harassment lawsuit being brought against Kevin Costner by Devyn LaBella, a stuntwoman who was allegedly ambushed with an unscripted rape scene, can proceed. We are proud to be supporting Devyn through the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund.

This morning, we sent a letter along with @lawyerscomm.bsky.social, @legaldefensefund.bsky.social, and over 30 other groups to college & university presidents with a simple message: Don’t take Trump’s deal.

Since 1965, the VRA has ensured fair representation for all Americans. But right now, those protections are under threat again — especially in places like Louisiana. Today, LDF is at the Supreme Court fighting to protect those very rights, and we all must tune in!

CALLAIS UPDATE: We are at the Supreme Court where our President & Director-Counsel Janai Nelson will argue on behalf of all voters in Louisiana v. Callais. This case could decide the future of the Voting Rights Act! Tune in at SupremeCourt.gov starting at 10 AM EST.

Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will hear a case that could undermine the Voting Rights Act & its sweeping civil rights protections—and help advance Project 2025’s goal of making it harder for all of us to have a say in our country's future.