The We Won’t Wait campaign is a building a multiracial movement to unify women, communities of color, and working people from across the country. The Washington Work and Family Coalition participated in this amazing and inspiring event last month. Take a look »
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If we gave fathers the same nonsensical advice we give working mothers
There is an endless amount of advice given to working mothers about “how to have it all” with ‘all’ meaning happy kid, successful careers, great hair, healthy diets, immaculate wardrobes, the perfect beach body, good girlfriends, a supportive husband and a pristine house. But what if we applied the same type of inane language weContinue reading “If we gave fathers the same nonsensical advice we give working mothers”
Terri’s story, or, why cancer really doesn’t care how responsible you are
Terri did everything right. She and her husband raised three great children – now mostly grown. She was a loyal employee for 14 years and prepared for the future, buying into the short term disability plan her company offered and investing in a 401(k). She even decided it was time to get healthy and lostContinue reading “Terri’s story, or, why cancer really doesn’t care how responsible you are”