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Single parents struggle to home-school and work as their support systems disappear

By Samantha Schmidt and Tara Bahrampour Many raising children on their own are worried what might happen to their kids if mom or dad gets the coronavirus A significant portion of nurses, home-health aides and other providers who must continue to go to work are [...]

March 27, 2020|Categories: Press Hits|

For Black Women Suffering Domestic Abuse, Coronavirus Quarantines Are Life Threatening

BY TAMARA Y. JEFFRIES For many living in self-isolation, there's still no peace of mind, body or spirit Social isolation may be a drag for you, but for some sisters, it’s literally putting their lives in danger. Domestic violence resource centers across the country are anticipating an [...]

March 25, 2020|Categories: Press Hits|

IWPR Launches Equal Pay Day Campaign

Also, new IWPR research released shows men out earn women in nearly every occupation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lea Woods | 202-785-5100 | woods@iwpr.org Washington, DC — The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) is launching a multi-platform, multi-pronged campaign today that will highlight the impact [...]

March 24, 2020|Categories: Press Releases|

The Lesbian Fighting for All Women to Earn What They Deserve

BY TRUDY RING Lesbians on average earn less than gay or straight men but more than heterosexual women. However, that doesn’t take into account the discrimination faced by certain lesbians, especially those who are gender-nonconforming, nor does the statistic reflect race or ethnicity. “There is definitely [...]

March 24, 2020|Categories: Press Hits|

Despite Increased Labor Force Participation Among Women, Gender Wage Gap Persists, Even in the Occupations They Dominate

Men out earn women in nearly every occupation and sector, making the gender pay gap nearly impossible to close Contact: Lea Woods | 202-785-5100 | woods@iwpr.org Washington, DC— Women’s median earnings are lower than men’s in nearly all occupations, according to a new IWPR report. In the top [...]

March 24, 2020|Categories: Press Releases|

3 ways community colleges can support students during the coronavirus crisis

By: Natalie Schwartz Students who are also parents or guardians may especially be feeling the crunch right now as child care centers and schools close across the nation. "It puts even more pressure on parents' time and ability to focus on their studies," said Lindsey Reichlin Cruse, [...]

March 20, 2020|Categories: Press Hits|