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The Real Feminist Nightmare: It’s definitely not Michelle Obama

When the first lady is attacked for embracing her role as “mom-in-chief”—despite her leadership in key policy areas like stemming the childhood obesity epidemic, increasing access to healthy food and aiding military families and veterans—it’s time to call foul. The headline for Michelle Cottle’s recent article in Politico Magazine, “Leaning Out: How Michelle ObamaContinue reading “The Real Feminist Nightmare: It’s definitely not Michelle Obama”

U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Rallies Local Support for Women’s Economic Agenda

U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene and Adam Smith joined hundreds of workers and parents for a forum on Pelosi’s economic plan: When Women Succeed, America Succeeds. “For too long, women in Seattle and across the country have been waiting to receive the equal treatment and opportunities they deserve,” saidContinue reading “U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Rallies Local Support for Women’s Economic Agenda”

Weighing the Costs and Benefits of Enhanced Paid Sick Days in DC

On September 17, DC city councilmembers introduced the “Earned Sick and Safe Leave Amendment Act of 2013,” a proposal that would take the current DC paid sick days (PSD) law a step further in providing safeguards to workers in the District. While DC was among the first to pass citywide PSD legislation in 2008, theContinue reading “Weighing the Costs and Benefits of Enhanced Paid Sick Days in DC”