The family and medical leave system in the U.S. is broken | survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence must be included in the fourth Covid-19 relief package | Girl Scouts encourages girls to get civically engaged
Today at Ms. | August 7, 2020
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Our (Sick) System of Sick Leave, Maternity Leave and Family Leave
BY MARTHA BURK | Introducing a new series from Ms. magazine’s Money Editor, Martha Burk! Every other week, we'll be investigating “What’s at Stake” in the run-up to the elections this fall. This week, Ms. reports on the U.S.’s failing paid family and medical leave system—and how women voters can hold candidates accountable for their positions on making the workplace more family-friendly.
We Can’t Let Congress Fail Survivors a Fourth Time
BY VIOLET RAWLINGS | Democrats and Republicans on the Hill are currently negotiating a deal on the next—and likely last—COVID-19 relief package. We can’t allow this package to ignore survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, like the three before it.
New Girl Scouts Badges Emphasize Importance of Civic Engagement
BY KATIE FLEISCHER | Girl Scouts' new civic engagement badges are designed to help girls get involved and make a difference in their communities.
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Tune in for a new episode of Ms. magazine's podcast, On the Issues with Michele Goodwin on Apple Podcasts + Spotify. In this week's episode, Dr. Goodwin and her guests tackle toxic masculinity and the deadly violence perpetrated by some in the so-called “men’s rights movement.” |
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