Today at Ms. | July 16, 2021

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Protect Mothers and They Will Stimulate the Economy: A Case for Federal Paid Family Leave

BY KIMBERLY HERNANDEZ | With the COVID-19 pandemic causing soaring unemployment rates and an economic recession, a federal paid maternity leave (PFL) policy is even more pertinent. The U.S. has the ability to improve maternal well-being and decrease infant mortality rates if it implemented a federal paid family leave like many other developed countries. Read more to find out why it matters.

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Halfway Through the Year, 2021 Is Already the Worst Year Ever for Anti-Trans Legislation

BY OLIVER C. HAUG | Just halfway through the year, 2021 is already the worst year in history when it comes to legislative attacks on trans rights. But advocates aren’t giving up hope. The ACLU announced in May that it would sue the state of Arkansas over its bill that restricts health care for trans youth. And California recently banned state-funded travel to five states with anti-LGBTQ+ laws on their books. With many pieces of anti-trans legislation currently sitting in committee, the GOP attack on trans rights is certain to continue into 2022.

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How Do You Solve a Problem Like Natasha? Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’ Is Fun But Not Enough

BY AVIVA DOVE-VIEBAHN | If you’re looking for a few hours of entertainment combining powerful women and a string of superfluous chase scenes and improbable combat, Black Widow will fit the bill. While the movie may be an enjoyable romp on the surface, as a triumphant send-off for Natasha Romanoff, it feels hollow: too little, too late.

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