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Modern-day Rosie the Riveters are backing Kamala Harris
For women, who make up a growing share of construction trades, a potential Trump presidency could change everything — from child care to job security.
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Black women and Latinas are driving Harris’ inflation edge among women voters
It’s a change from June, when Joe Biden was leading the Democratic ticket, according to polling from KFF.
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States are turning to employers to boost child care benefits
Seventeen states offer tax credits to businesses that operate or contract out for child care services for their employees.
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It's Moms' Equal Pay Day — and the numbers don't look great
New data shows just how little single moms make compared to other parents.
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How the Sports Bra kicked off a women's sports movement
When Jenny Nguyen opened The Sports Bra in 2022, she started a movement: Bars that only show women’s sports. Now, fandom and pay are rapidly growing — and it’s time for the Olympics.
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The results of the biggest study on guaranteed income programs are finally in
For three years, 1,000 people received $1,000 per month — no strings attached. They took better jobs. Some went back to school. Others started opening businesses.
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Lack of child care is preventing small businesses from growing, survey finds
Owners are struggling to retain employees who can’t find affordable or quality care. They want candidates to address the issue this election cycle.
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Latinas face the steepest climb up the corporate ladder — only 1 percent become C-suite executives
The disparity is so stark that it’s possible Latinas will never catch up with other women, according to the largest report of its kind.
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In Montana, a child care conundrum is keeping thousands out of the workforce
Barriers to child care kept an estimated 66,000 Montanans from fully engaging in the workforce in 2023. Families, providers, policymakers and higher education are searching for a solution.
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Black women entrepreneurs want more federal support to start and grow businesses
As the Biden administration highlights its economic efforts, Black women say they need more resources to launch and sustain new businesses and create generational wealth.