May 15, 2020
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This year, a record number of 490 women filed to run for U.S. House seats, surpassing the previous record of 476 in 2018. - CBS News ([link removed])

Ms. Magazine ([link removed]) reminds us to remember the denominator, this is cause for celebration, but we have a ways to go still. Visit The Center for American Women in Politics ([link removed]) to learn more about these candidates.

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Women account for 55% of the increase in job losses last month, although there were more women on payroll just a few months ago in January. - NPR ([link removed])

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With a lockdown across the country, homeschooling is a new parental chore. However, a new poll finds that homeschooling is being handled disproportionately by women. - New York Times ([link removed])

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During the lockdown, the number of article submissions from women academics has decreased as women struggle to juggle their careers with housework and child care. - The Guardian ([link removed])

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Experiencing burnout? Click here ([link removed]) for five ways to combat it.

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Should women be paid for child care and housework? Kim Brook makes the case in this opinion piece ([link removed]) on the value of being valued.

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At the Women Business Collaborative kickoff, five CEOs discussed how they are adapting their businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, they shared the stylistic benefits of women leadership during these challenging times. - Forbes ([link removed])

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Fund for Shared Insight and Grantmakers for Effective Organizations are pleased to co-host a webinar ([link removed]) , geared towards funders interested in fulfilling their commitment to listening that was part of philanthropy’s COVID-19 pledge ([link removed]) , will be held on Tuesday, May 19 at 2pm EDT.

“How Listening & Feedback Can Inform Foundation Grantmaking and Strategy Development,” will feature Marcus Walton, CEO of GEO, moderating a discussion with our Shared Insight co-chair Kelley Gulley of The James Irvine Foundation, LaTida Smith of the Moses Taylor Foundation, and Melissa Luna of GreenLight Fund Boston. Please register here ([link removed]) to join us.

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WATCH: Who are the MVPs of the quarantine? Mothers. Let's give a hand to all the moms out there!

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