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COVID-19 and the Status of Women in the States: Interview with Rachel Flum about the Impact of the Economic Crisis on women in Rhode Island

This interview is part of a week-long series for [...]

By IWPR|2020-12-14T22:07:07-05:00December 14, 2020|In the Lead|0 Comments

The FFRCA is set to expire. Its paid sick day protections are more important now than ever.

The ongoing spread of the COVID pandemic, now more than ever, makes it evident that we need a national guarantee of permanent paid sick days laws to support the health and economic security of workers and their families.

By Adiam Tesfaselassie|2020-12-09T19:42:10-05:00December 9, 2020|In the Lead|0 Comments

Congress Must Double Down on Pandemic Relief for Students Parents at Community Colleges

Congress needs to act now to support student parents and avoid further pandemic related educational interruptions by providing relief for those at community colleges.

By Susana Contreras-Mendez|2020-12-07T18:15:28-05:00December 7, 2020|In the Lead|0 Comments