 Standing in solidarity: The horrendous, heartbreaking display of hatred and bigotry in Charlottesville this weekend was an affront to our country and to the values most of us hold dear. Our diversity is one of our country’s greatest strengths, and we will stand up to bigots and extremists, whether they target people of color, the Jewish community, LGBTQ individuals, Muslims, immigrants or any other group.
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RESISTANCE RECESS
Persisting for Women and Families
Members of Congress are on recess through Labor Day. While it’s important to rest up and recharge — because we’re in this fight for the long haul — it’s also a good time to attend a town hall meeting or rally in your state or community. From protecting our care to providing paid leave to winning fair pay, our issues matter, so let’s continue speaking out to protect women’s health, well-being and economic security.
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Note: If there’s not an event in your area, use WeTweet.org to tell your elected officials what’s on your mind.
WORK AND FAMILY
Sandberg Helps Move the Country Forward on Paid Leave
In the current political and legislative environment, reasons to celebrate can feel few and far between. So we were especially pleased this month to be able to celebrate the 24th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act taking effect — a giant step toward greater gender equality and more family friendly workplaces — as well as the recent progress made possible by the dedicated and diverse national paid leave coalition the National Partnership convenes:
● In a watershed moment, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg endorsed the Family And Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act last week. More »
● More than 340 organizations from across the country sent a letter to Congress urging members to support a strong, inclusive and responsible paid family and medical leave plan.More »
● Washington state passed an unprecedented paid family and medical leave program. More »
● And leading businesses and the private sector are increasingly expanding or enacting paid leave policies of their own. More »
Related:
The National Partnership’s Sarah Fleisch Fink writes about some of the victories and challenges we’ve faced this year in her recent blog post, “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Paid Sick Days and Paid Leave in the States in 2017.”
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HEALTH CARE
The Fight Is Not Over
Last month, we won a major and meaningful victory in our fight to protect the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — a victory that will help protect the health and economic security of millions of women and families. And we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you, thank you, thank YOU!
However, the fight is not over and our work continues. The Trump administration and anti-women extremists in Congress are still scheming ways to sabotage the ACA and attack women’s health.
Stay tuned for actions you can take in coming weeks to continue resisting and persisting.
REPRO RIGHTS AND HEALTH
Yes, Let's Mess With Texas
 The truth is simple: Politicians who want to restrict LGBTQ rights and abortion access tell lies to push their agenda. Then they turn those lies into laws that actively hurt people in our communities. And that’s exactly what lawmakers in Texas are attempting by pushing both a "bathroom bill" that will largely hurt transgender kids, as well as cruel measures restricting abortion access for the most vulnerable. That’s why the National Partnership continues to partner with state advocates to fight back.
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MATERNITY CARE
Benefits of Labor Support
The National Partnership’s Carol Sakala co-authored an update to Continuous Support for Women During Childbirth, a systematic review that highlights the benefits of continuous labor support and offers information about how labor support differs when provided by people in different roles. The review found that it appears to offer impressive benefits and no harms to women and newborns, especially when provided by someone in a doula role. This is an important way to improve the quality, outcomes and experience of maternity care.
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Related:
Are you pregnant or planning to become pregnant? Check out our updated labor support resources on ChildbirthConnection.org.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
From Twitter
Hillary Clinton tweeted the National Partnership’s new PSA, which makes the case for a comprehensive, national paid family and medical leave program. Watch the video here.
Top Tweets
It's really quite simple — When women and families succeed, America succeeds. #ProtectOurCare #CaringMajority
Emily, and millions of children like her, rely on #Medicaid. We can't let them down.cosmopolitan.com/politics/a10364729/emily-koesters-medicaid ... @Cosmopolitan #ProtectOurCare
The free #ChoosingWisely app helps patients navigate #healthcare decisions to get evidence-based, necessary care. t.co/yyXHlx1hnd
It's (way) past time for paid family and medical leave in the United States. For everyone. Next step: the #FAMILYAct! #paidleave #FMLA24 pic.twitter.com/Nq6KbmEctg
Learn more about navigating the #healthcare system to get #maternity care that meets YOUR needs: childbirthconnection.org #MaternalJustice
There are real-world consequences to defunding Planned Parenthood. And women would pay the price. bustle.com/p/defunding-planned-parenthood … #StandWithPP
Shoutout to the workers who gained #paidsickdays in these places on July 1!
 Cook County
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Arizona
Congrats to Washington for leading on leave! Other states should follow this groundbreaking bill. slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2017/07/05/washington_state ... #paidleave
Senators, women are watching! The #healthcarebill is BAD for women. You must #savehercare! #ProtectOurCare pic.twitter.com/1sNUnbnF5M
Media Mentions
If Democrats Compromise On Abortion, Women Will Pay An Enormous Price, Bustle, August 9, 2017
'If You Hemorrhage, Don't Clean Up': Advice From Mothers Who Almost Died, NPR, August 3, 2017
This Amazing New Wrap Could Make Skin-To-Skin Contact After C-Section Much Easier, Romper, July 29, 2017
Why More Americans Are Getting Paid Sick Days, Huffington Post, July 24, 2017
Paid parental leave may be the idea that transcends politics, USA TODAY, July 22, 2017
Why Is The U.S. The Only Developed Country Without Paid Maternity Leave?,Buzzworthy, July 18, 2017
There’s no way to replace Planned Parenthood, Washington Post, July 12, 2017
I'm a Freelancer. That Doesn't Mean I Don't Need Paid Leave., ELLE, July 6, 2017
Washington Just Passed the Most Generous Paid Leave Law in the Country, Working Mother, July 6, 2017
Time or money? Bill could change overtime rules, NJ.com, July 2, 2017
Ivanka Trump Keeps Quiet on Dad's Tweets Assailing TV Host, U.S. News & World Report, July 1, 2017
CBO Confirms: When It Comes to ‘Better Care,’ GOP Senators Don’t Count Reproductive Care, Rewire, June 26, 2017
What no one tells new moms about what happens after childbirth, Vox, June 26, 2017
Medical community says ‘back to the drawing board’ with Senate GOP version of reform bill, Fierce Healthcare, June 23, 2017
The Senate's New Health Care Bill Makes It More Expensive to Be a Woman, Money Magazine, June 23, 2017
This Chart Shows How The Health Care Bill Will Hurt Mothers & Children, Romper, June 22, 2017
How Republicans Are Trying to End Abortion Access Through Obamacare Repeal,Rewire, June 22, 2017
As Ivanka Talks Paid Leave, Female Democrats Meet About An Alternative Plan,Refinery29, June 21, 2017
Advocates Are Fighting Baseless Anti-Abortion Laws State by State, Ms. Magazine, June 21, 2017
D.C. is Dad-Friendly, Survey Says, Washington Informer, June 21, 2017
Press Releases
Events in Charlottesville an ‘Affront to Our Country;’ Trump’s Response ‘Disgracefully Inadequate,' August 13, 2017
Sheryl Sandberg’s Endorsement Gives ‘Major Boost’ to the FAMILY Act at a Critical Time, Women's Leader Says, August 9, 2017
‘Huge and Meaningful Victory for Women and Families’ as Senate Rejects ‘Appalling' Bill that Would Have Jeopardized Health and Economic Security of Millions, July 28, 2017
‘Cynical, Misguided Senate Vote’ Puts Nation One Step Closer to Crisis, July 25, 2017
Women’s Health Leader Urges Senators to Vote Down ‘Irresponsible, Politically Motivated’ Motion to Proceed on ACA Repeal, July 25, 2017
Dramatic Rise in Private Sector Access to Paid Sick Time Marks ‘Historic Progress’ for Workers, Businesses and the Economy, But Tens of Millions Still Left Behind, July 21, 2017
McConnell’s Latest Plan to Repeal the ACA is Even More Devastating and Irresponsible, Ness Says, July 18, 2017
Latest Health Bill Remains ‘Fundamentally Flawed’ and ‘Devastating for Women,' July 13, 2017
Badly Needed Do No Harm Act Would 'Help Put an End to Religion Being Used as a License to Discriminate,’ July 13, 2017
Passage of Unprecedented Paid Leave Program in Washington State is a ‘Groundbreaking Victory for Working Families and a Powerful Model for the Nation,’ Women's Leader Says, July 3, 2017
More Than 340 Organizations Urge Congress to Support Real Paid Leave, Reject Trump's ‘Inadequate and Unworkable’ Proposal, June 28, 2017
Congressional Budget Office Score Proves ‘Heartless’ Senate Health Bill is ‘Women’s Worst Nightmare,' June 26, 2017
Senate Health Bill a ‘Futile Attempt to Put Lipstick on a Pig,’ Ness Says, June 22, 2017
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