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How to “Make America Great”: Invest in Its Children
Many children don't receive the kind of nurturing support they need in order to grow up to be mature, thoughtful and informed citizens.
In a County With More Babies Than Any Other, Childcare Comes at a Cost — and Not Just for Parents
In California, childcare for infants costs as much as tuition in the University of California system, according to new data.
Women Doing Paid and Unpaid Work Are Called to Strike: A Conversation With Erin Mahoney
Women need to build a movement that elected officials of all parties feel accountable to.
Toxic Air — the “Invisible Killer” That Stifles 300 Million Children
About 300 million children in the world are living in areas with outdoor air so toxic that it can cause serious health damage.
Women Work Four Years Longer Than Men, Unpaid
Women work an average of four years longer than men because of additional unpaid responsibilities, like housework and child care.
Michigan Leads Nation in Denying Child Care to Low-Income Families
Lawmakers in Michigan are about to give up $20.5 million in federal funding for child care to help working families.
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Trump’s Economic “Fixes” for Women Mean the Fix Is In
Trump's so-called economic fixes for the nation's majority — women — are woefully lacking.
Black Women Do Breastfeed, Despite Intense Systemic Barriers in the US
Targeted and systemic support for Black mothers is needed to overcome the racial gap in breastfeeding rates in the US.
The Nightmare Continues: California’s Broken Child Care Subsidies System
An opportunity to bring stability and security to low-income mothers in California has failed due to false assumptions.
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Baby Boxes Cut Infant Mortality in Finland; US Cities Give Them a Try
Five reasons baby boxes are more than cutesy cardboard containers, from offering a safe place to sleep to giving an equal start in life.