In the Lead
Quantifying the Impact of the Global Gag Rule: What 2020 Candidates Should Know
By Anna Bernstein Abortion has not been a top issue raised in Democratic debates so far, despite the growing number of threats to access across the country. But with strong support of abortion rights among the long list of candidates, the 2020 election provides an opportunity to eliminate federal funding restrictions on abortion. Notably, these restrictions go beyond funding within the United States, with the Global Gag Rule playing a key role in U.S. aid abroad. U.S. taxpayer dollars have [...]
Reproductive Health and Community College Students: Building Momentum toward Holistic Approaches to Student Success
by Tessa Holtzman, Anna Bernstein, and Lindsey Reichlin Cruse On July 8-9, 2019 in Washington, DC, the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) hosted a convening on expanding reproductive health access for community college students. The convening brought together reproductive health and higher education experts, program leaders, community college representatives, and students to share their strategies and consider new opportunities to improve reproductive health access for the community college population. With over 40 people in attendance, the convening offered a [...]
Voices of Student Parents: “Time is the biggest issue for sure.”
More than one in five college students are parents, but student parents are often under-recognized on college campuses. This blog post is the third in a series highlighting the experiences of student parents, including the challenges they face, and the resources and supports that help them succeed. Find other IWPR resources on student parents at the Student Parent Success Initiative page on IWPR.org. By Felicia Attends a four-year, private college in Kentucky Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Child Development [...]
Voices of Student Parents: “Since most of my classes were only offered at night I struggled to find care for my son”
More than one in five college students are parents, but student parents are often under-recognized on college campuses. This blog post is the second in a series highlighting the experiences of student parents, including the challenges they face, and the resources and supports that help them succeed. Find other IWPR resources on student parents at the Student Parent Success Initiative page on IWPR.org. By Cecilia Contreras-Mendez Washington State University in Vancouver, Washington June 2019 graduate of Clark Community College [...]
Voices of Student Parents: “I have a responsibility to keep paving the path for those that come behind me”
More than one in five college students are parents, but student parents are often under-recognized on college campuses. This blog post is the first in a series highlighting the experiences of student parents, including the challenges they face, and the resources and supports that help them succeed. Find other IWPR resources on student parents at the Student Parent Success Initiative page on IWPR.org. By Naomi Ambriz University of New Mexico Ph.D. program in American Studies Parent of a 21 month [...]
Not Just Equal Pay: The U.S. Women’s National Team’s Fight Underscores How an Equitable Economy Can Work for Everyone
By Mia Ogorchock, graphic by Nic Martinez In the buzz surrounding the World Cup triumph of the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT), “equal pay” has become a rallying cry, not just for the team, but for their fans. In March of this year, the USWNT filed a gender-discrimination suit against the United States Soccer Federation, Inc., citing unequal pay, training, and travel conditions, compared with the men’s team, despite bringing in higher revenue–and winning more games. Their fight is part [...]