Claiming to care about protecting children and families while playing politics with millions of Americans' ability to put food on the table, especially ahead of the holidays – just unspeakably cruel. There's nothing family-friendly about this.

One under-discussed aspect of how incarceration impacts families: long prison sentences often prevent individuals from having the children they want. prismreports.org/2025/11/05/l...

While boundaries are an important part of work-life balance for moms, we can't understate how important concrete supportive policies like flexible work are, especially for moms in lower wage jobs with rigid shift schedules. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/02/o...

New analysis from @npwf.bsky.social and @the75million.bsky.social sounds the alarm on how a lack of support is causing a mass exodus of moms of color from the workforce, and why we need a more family-friendly economy: nationalpartnership.org/report/share...

Important updates on the fight for gender justice in @msmagazine.com this week, including the rally ABB joined calling on Amazon to follow the law and respect pregnant workers' rights, plus abhorrent conditions for pregnant women in ICE detention facilities: msmagazine.com/2025/10/28/f...

This summer saw record-breaking heat waves and dangerous wildfire smoke in many areas. Farmworkers are especially vulnerable to climate-related workplace hazards, but states can protect their workforce by passing heat and smoke protections. www.lung.org/blog/climate...

It's undeniable that paid leave is a lifeline for families AND the economy – until Congress passes universal paid family and medical leave, too many Americans will remain one major life event away from financial ruin.

Excited to partner with the @washingtonpost.com for their 2025 Global Women's Summit this November! I'll be joining a number of trailblazing women from different industries to discuss how our lawmakers can truly support women, especially at this urgent moment for gender justice.

"Children of incarcerated mothers are more likely to drop out of school, struggle with mental health, and come into contact with the justice system themselves. By ignoring these collateral costs, we undercut rather than strengthen public safety." thehill.com/opinion/crim...

SAVE THE DATE: We're sponsoring @washingtonpost.com's 2025 Global Women’s Summit! On 11/20, we'll be joining leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to discuss innovative solutions to advance gender equity at a time of profound change. Register to watch live: www.washingtonpost.com/washington-p...

Employers have an imperative to educate themselves about supporting workers experiencing violence so they can focus on their safety without worrying about their financial stability – a large factor in many cycles of abuse. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth www.forbes.com/sites/michel...

"Abortion bans are also increasing maternal mortality, which is already higher in the U.S. than other industrialized countries. In states with abortion bans, women are twice as likely to die during pregnancy." @msmagazine.com: msmagazine.com/2025/10/17/t...

It makes no sense to chide families for not having more kids when many working parents in the U.S. are drowning trying to juggle their jobs with childcare. Remote office policies can help, but workers across industries also need paid leave + flexibility. thehill.com/opinion/whit...

One exciting state-level win to celebrate this National Work & Family Month: 100,000+ Nebraskans now have the right to take paid sick time! www.abetterbalance.org/exciting-new...

Amidst attacks on paid sick time – a common-sense, overwhelmingly popular policy – grateful for champions in Congress like @delauro.house.gov and @smith.senate.gov, who are prioritizing working families' needs and advocating for these protections. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

OSHA is considering a federal heat rule, which would guarantee workers certain protections when temperatures surge. This would be a boon for workers in physically demanding jobs – as well as for employers, by preventing costly workplace injuries/illness. grist.org/business/sim...

A new study shows the PWFA reduced miscarriage rates by nearly 9.6%. The data doesn’t lie: policies that allow pregnant people to take control of their health are good for moms, babies, and families as a whole. www.abetterbalance.org/new-study-th...

Every mother deserves a safe, healthy pregnancy and birth. It's nothing short of inhumane that incarcerated women are routinely denied these fundamental rights. www.thenation.com/article/soci...

A surge in prosecutions of "pregnancy-related crimes" = more opportunities to surveil women's bodies and health, criminalize mothers, and traumatize families with incarceration. This isn't a dystopian movie – this is America in 2025. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

It's extremely difficult to sustain a healthy milk supply without access to quality healthcare and nutritious food. MAHA can't claim to be promoting breastfeeding while slashing programs like WIC and Medicaid, which millions of new moms depend on. san.com/cc/whats-beh...

"One-third of workers aren’t spending their vacation on leisure because they’re using it to recover from exhaustion." Burnout is an epidemic – but time to rest and care for your health shouldn't be a privilege reserved for those with the PTO to do so. www.newsweek.com/americans-ar...

"The system has a way of reaching through generations, pulling us into its grasp like a shadow that never ceases. It targets women with precision, especially Black women, branding us as criminals when all we’re trying to do is survive." truthout.org/articles/mam...

This Administration is vilifying pregnant women's every move under the guise of "curing” autism when our country still lacks universal paid leave, affordable healthcare, and other policies to actually support moms and disabled people. This is about control – make no mistake.

Violence against immigrant communities and violence against women are inextricable. Distressing but important reporting from @teenvogue.com: www.teenvogue.com/story/men-dr...

“We will not be silenced, we will not be erased." So powerful to see communities celebrating their culture and resilience amidst horrifying ICE crackdowns – immigrants deserve safety and joy during Hispanic Heritage Month and year-round. www.cnn.com/2025/09/22/u...

This week, @delauro.house.gov and @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social reintroduced the FAMILY Act – legislation that would create a universal paid family and medical leave program. If our leaders really want to support working families in this economic crisis, they can start here.

It’s common-sense… So of course MAHA has recommended everything but paid leave. @inimai.bsky.social gets in on it too.

Sweeping return-to-office mandates often leave behind women who are balancing work with caregiving. What working moms really need is flexibility, plus affordable childcare. www.npr.org/2025/09/12/n...

If we really want to promote breastfeeding, we must pass supportive policies to address disparities that stop so many parents – especially women of color – from feeding their babies on their own terms, as I told @19thnews.org: 19thnews.org/2025/09/gove...

Measures to support women are common sense; these policies can and should garner bipartisan support in Congress and beyond. 19thnews.org/2025/09/hous...

👏Bravo, New Mexico, for setting a new standard for family-friendly policies and making free childcare a right for all families. 19thnews.org/2025/09/new-...

The new U.S. Census Bureau data paints a disturbing picture of a widening wage gap for women, especially moms and women of color in low-wage jobs. This should alarm us all.

Today's jobs report shows cracks in the labor market, including a widening employment gap for Black women in particular, who are bearing the brunt of our stagnating economy after the admin's attacks on DEI and the federal workforce. This is not normal. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

"Mothers working remotely often face the 'motherhood penalty'—less pay, fewer raises, and limited promotion prospects—while those forced back in person are sometimes left with only the option to quit."

Our country's labor laws are only as effective as their enforcement. As we celebrate Labor Day, we also need to be sure to hold federal agencies accountable for protecting workers' hard-won legal rights.

On #NHPIWomensEqualPayDay, we need to keep fighting for comprehensive pay equity policies in order to dismantle harmful patterns of discrimination for all Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women.

"Medicaid is more than a line item. It has represented a promise that no matter the ups and downs of life, our ability to care for one another, from generation to generation, will be protected." www.thenation.com/article/acti...

Dialing back flexibility in the workplace will only harm working parents, especially moms. But it's worth noting that for many workers, especially in low-wage, blue collar jobs, flexibility wasn't an option to begin with. www.axios.com/2025/08/14/c...

Happy #BlackBreastfeedingWeek! We all have a duty to fight the systemic racism and sexism that can often hinder Black moms and birthing people from breastfeeding or chestfeeding on their own terms.

"With Black mothers three times more likely than white mothers to be their family’s sole provider, the burden of passed-down prison debt further fuels the widening racial wealth gap." www.blackenterprise.com/prison-debt-...

Is it a "summer slowdown," or are Americans – especially parents and caregivers – simply burned out due to a lack of flexibility and support in the workplace? We need to reframe how we view work-life balance. The alternative simply isn't sustainable. thehill.com/lobbying/544...

During National Breastfeeding Month (and with Workplace Lactation Week coming up in September) a timely reminder that creating lactation-friendly workplaces is good for business: www.inc.com/cassi-janako...

We argued that the landmark Pregnant Workers Fairness Act passed constitutionally and should remain intact for workers nationwide – and last week, in a huge win for women's rights, the Fifth Circuit agreed. I spoke to @apnews.com about this victory: apnews.com/article/preg...

Amidst ongoing attacks on women’s rights, the Fifth Circuit has spoken loud and clear: pregnant and postpartum workers' rights to protect their health and paycheck will remain the law of the land.

Feeding your child should never come with the risk of harassment, stigma, or retaliation at work. August is National Breastfeeding Month, but we all have an obligation to support and protect nursing parents year-round.

Strong state-level paid leave policies are good for families, businesses, and communities – it's no wonder these common-sense protections are so popular across geographic and party lines. New analysis from @npwf.bsky.social: nationalpartnership.org/report/stron...

This #NationalBreastfeedingMonth, I'm thinking of all the parents who aren't able to establish breastfeeding on their own terms simply because they can't take paid leave after giving birth. Our work to pass #PaidLeaveForAll and support new parents must persist.

Forcing incarcerated people to endure extreme Texas heat without AC is beyond inhumane. There's no excuse for the amount of preventable heat-related deaths happening in prisons every summer. ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...

Re-entering the world post incarceration can be an extreme challenge. Offering real, concrete support to mothers as they leave prison can make a world of difference. @candicenorwood.bsky.social ‬@19thnews.org 19thnews.org/2025/07/cash...

Everyone deserves to start their family on their own terms, but Black women face barriers and inequities in access to fertility care. This Black (in)Fertility Awareness Week, I join Sister Song & @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social in calling for solutions.