Makini Howell, a local business owner and supporter of the Washington Work and Family Coalition, joined us for our recent forum on women’s economic security with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. Makini, who is on the board of the Main Street Alliance, shared how strong working family policies – like paid sick days and familyContinue reading “Watch: Businesswoman Makini Howell on strengthening women’s economic security”
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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”
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