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Reproductive Rights Groups Call Out Trump’s Lies Ahead of FOX News Town Hall for Women
Read the story: Reproductive Rights Groups Call Out Trump’s Lies Ahead of FOX News Town Hall for WomenWashington, D.C. — Shortly, voters will see Donald Trump lie about his stance on reproductive rights and other women’s issues during a FOX News town hall with an audience of all women. Trump has not changed his extremist agenda and views, but he has increasingly become aware that his policy stances are deeply out-of-touch with…
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Don’t Sleep on Tax Policy: How This Election Could Transform Women’s Economic Security
Read the story: Don’t Sleep on Tax Policy: How This Election Could Transform Women’s Economic SecurityBy: Amy Matsui, Senior Director of Income Security When considering whether to vote for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, voters are asked to keep a lot of important issues in mind (abortion and democracy just to name a few) — but there’s another issue that is too often overlooked that deserves voters’ attention as well:…
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Kamala Harris Is Protecting Us From Corporate Landlords. Donald Trump Is One.
Read the story: Kamala Harris Is Protecting Us From Corporate Landlords. Donald Trump Is One.By Talia Grossman, Fellow, Income Security You just got your lease renewal and are shocked at how much your rent skyrocketed. Now you have to make a hard decision: whether to stay and pay too much for housing or leave your home. Moving is expensive, too, because it means new application fees and a potential…
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NWLC Action Fund on VP Harris’ Announcement to Strengthen Caregiving Support for Sandwich Generation
Read the story: NWLC Action Fund on VP Harris’ Announcement to Strengthen Caregiving Support for Sandwich GenerationWashington, DC – Fatima Goss Graves, president of the National Women’s Law Center Action Fund, released a statement following reporting this morning that Vice President Kamala Harris will be announcing a new policy to support sandwich generation caregivers – those caring for both young children and aging parents – and help older Americans more easily…
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NWLC Action Fund on Latest in Brett Kavanaugh Sexual Assault Investigation
Read the story: NWLC Action Fund on Latest in Brett Kavanaugh Sexual Assault InvestigationWashington, DC — Fatima Goss Graves, president of the the National Women’s Law Center Action Fund, released the following statement after the Washington Post reported that the Trump White House constrained the FBI from investigating sexual assault claims against now-Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. “The findings reported today by the Washington Post are staggering, appalling, and unsurprisingly…
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NWLC Action Fund: Donald Trump’s Abortion Stance Has Not Changed. He’s Just a Pathological Liar Getting Desperate.
Read the story: NWLC Action Fund: Donald Trump’s Abortion Stance Has Not Changed. He’s Just a Pathological Liar Getting Desperate.Washington, DC – Emily Martin, Chief Program Officer at the National Women’s Law Center Action Fund, put out a statement in response to Donald Trump and JD Vance’s transparent attempts to mislead voters about their stance on abortion rights. “Let’s all give Donald Trump a slow clap for finally figuring out how to read a…
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What Tim Walz Taught Me 22 Years Ago…and Today
Read the story: What Tim Walz Taught Me 22 Years Ago…and TodayBy Andrea Johnson, Senior Director of State Policy and Strategy Mr. Walz—as he will forever be known to me and his former students—was my high school teacher in Mankato, Minnesota in the late ‘90s/early ‘00s. He built the set for my senior play and was always out in the hallways with a big smile checking…
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NWLC Action Fund Strategy Update, September 2024
Read the story: NWLC Action Fund Strategy Update, September 2024Calling High-Potential Turnout Women in Battleground States and Our Pathway to Victory Since July 21, the National Women’s Law Center Action Fund has been collaborating with our incredible partners at Community Change Action on an exciting call program across 13 of the most pivotal battleground states, with our National Women’s Law Center Action Fund efforts…
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NWLC Action Fund Applauds VP Harris for Prioritizing Caregiving in Her Economic Agenda
Read the statement: NWLC Action Fund Applauds VP Harris for Prioritizing Caregiving in Her Economic AgendaWashington, DC – Vice President Kamala Harris today delivered a speech outlining the three pillars of her economic agenda. Her first pillar – lowering costs for families – included expanding the Child Tax Credit, reducing child care and elder care expenses, and guaranteeing paid leave for workers. Last week, the NWLC Action Fund applauded…
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NWLC Action Fund Launches $1.3 Million Electoral Program to Mobilize Women Voters in Key Battleground States
Read the story: NWLC Action Fund Launches $1.3 Million Electoral Program to Mobilize Women Voters in Key Battleground StatesWASHINGTON, D.C., September 25, 2024 – The National Women’s Law Center Action Fund (NWLC AF) has launched a $1.3 million electoral program to mobilize high-potential women voters in key battleground states ahead of the 2024 election. This comprehensive initiative includes digital ads, phone outreach, text campaigns, and the distribution of voter guides, all designed to…
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NWLC Action Fund Statement on VP Harris’ Plan to Cap Child Care Costs for Families
Read the statement: NWLC Action Fund Statement on VP Harris’ Plan to Cap Child Care Costs for FamiliesWashington, DC – Vice President Kamala Harris today revealed her plan to tackle the high cost of child care for women and families during an interview with reporters from the National Association of Black Journalists. Melissa Boteach, Vice President of Child Care and Income Security at the National Women’s Law Center Action Fund, released the…
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NWLC Action Fund Launches Voter Guides in Key States Ahead of 2024 Election
Read the story: NWLC Action Fund Launches Voter Guides in Key States Ahead of 2024 ElectionVoter guides outline key issues for voters in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Nevada Washington, DC – September 16, 2024 – Today, the National Women’s Law Center Action Fund (NWLC AF), in partnership with grassroots organizations including Mothering Justice Action Fund, 9to5 Action Fund, Make it Work Nevada, and One APIA Nevada, released voter guides in Michigan,…
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