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Activists participate in the 2018 #MeToo March on Nov. 10, 2018, in Hollywood, California. In the five years since it took off like wildfire, the #MeToo campaign has inspired a record number of sexual harassment lawsuits against employers. (Sarah Morris / Getty Images)

BY REP. LOIS FRANKEL and REP. CHERI BUSTOS | When the Ending Forced Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Harassment Act became law, it was a huge step forward for sexual assault and harassment survivors, restoring their right to pursue their best legal path. And now with the signing of the Speak Out Act, we’ve removed another obstacle for survivors, making it even harder for employers to cover up workplace harassment and assault. 

One in three women—disproportionately women of color—have suffered sexual harassment or assault in the workplace. Coupled together, these new laws are a one-two punch that will help survivors tell their stories. 

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A student at Robert M. Pyles Academy in Stanton, Calif., on Jan. 13, 2022. During the pandemic, students—especially fourth and eighth graders, and Black and Brown students—recorded sweeping declines, particularly in math. (Paul Bersebach / MediaNews Group / Orange County Register via Getty Images)

BY WINDY LOPEZ-AFLITTO | As a mom and a former teacher, I understand why parents and educators don’t want to hear about COVID-19 related learning loss. But it’s time we have an honest conversation—without blame or shame.

Ninety-two percent of parents believe their children are at or above grade level. This is despite a growing body of research telling a very different story. We can’t afford to wait for yet another reminder of how far our kids are behind.

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BY RAMONA FLORES | If your holiday list seems impossible to conquer, we’ve done the hard part and put together a list with something for everyone.

Here is a varied collection of women-owned, BIPOC-owned and mother-owned small businesses to complete your holiday shopping, while supporting businesses that you can stand behind. 

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Before Roe v. Wade, if you were in need of an abortion in Chicago, there was a number you could call, run by young women who called themselves Jane. They’d provide abortions to women who had nowhere else to turn. It was started by Heather Booth when she was 19 years old. In this episode, Booth joins Dr. Goodwin to discuss the history of the Jane Collective and the connections between our pre-Roe past and post-Roe future. Where do we go from here?

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