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June 24, 2022 at 3:30 PM

[NEWS RELEASE] Roe v. Wade Overturned: “This is a dark day for American democracy and women’s reproductive rights.”

SCOTUS Overturns Roe v. Wade "This is a dark day for American democracy and women’s reproductive rights." Washington, D.C. — The Supreme Court today issued a decision effectively overturning Roe v. Wad…
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May 3, 2022 at 6:10 PM

[NEWS RELEASE] Roe v. Wade Leak: "An Unprecedented Turning Back of the Clock on Women's Freedom"

“An Unprecedented Turning Back of the Clock on Women’s Freedom” Leaked SCOTUS Opinion Appears to Signal the End of Roe v. Wade Washington, D.C. — News reports today revealed a leaked Supreme Court draf…
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April 7, 2022 at 7:21 PM

[NEWS RELEASE] History is made! 🎉

History Is Made! Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Is First Black Woman Confirmed to the US Supreme Court Washington, D.C. — The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) CEO and President C. Nicole Mason today c…
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March 18, 2022 at 8:43 PM

Happy Friday from IWPR!

Some exciting Friday news from IWPR! Happy Friday! As we head into the weekend, we wanted to provide some exciting updates about the Power+ Summit and also make sure, as we close out #EqualPayDay2022 week, that you saw IWPR…
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March 15, 2022 at 8:57 PM

[NEWS RELEASE] Equal Pay 2022: New IWPR Research Shows Wage Gap Persists

Equal Pay Day 2022 Despite wage gains in recent months, women still earn just 83 percent of what men make across most sectors and occupations Women still earn 83 cents for every dollar that men earn for full-tim…
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March 15, 2022 at 5:35 PM

Equal Pay 2022: New IWPR Research Shows Wage Gap Persists

EQUAL PAY DAY 2022 NEW IWPR WAGE GAP RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS HOW FAR WE STILL HAVE TO GO Dear Friends and Colleagues, For more than…
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March 10, 2022 at 8:06 PM

New IWPR Brief Shows Wide Gaps Between What Women Want From Employers and What They Are Offered

Dear Friends,  The pandemic has forced us all, in our private and professional lives, to re-think work. Women are especially eager to return to the workforce, but work needs to mak…
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March 10, 2022 at 5:10 PM

[News Release] New IWPR Survey Shows Wide Gaps Between What Women Want from Employers and What Employers Offer in Terms of Wages, Leave, Workplace Flexibility

New IWPR Survey: Wide Gaps Between What Women Want and What They Get From Employers on Wages, Leave Two years into the pandemic, the future of work looks radically different for women. A new survey from the Inst…
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March 8, 2022 at 9:47 PM

IWPR Announces Slate of New Leaders

Dear Friends and Colleagues,  I am writing to share great news about our growth! IWPR recently hired a slate of exciting new leaders to help move our work forward and deepen our impact! …
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March 3, 2022 at 3:33 PM

Last Chance: Join Us Tomorrow for the U.S. Care Infrastructure: From Promise to Reality conference

Please join us tomorrow for an important event on the state of the U.S. care infrastructure and policy solutions for the future. IWPR and our partners, American University Program on Gender Analysis in Economics and the Carework Ne…
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February 28, 2022 at 4:54 PM

Join Us This Week for the U.S. Care Infrastructure: From Promise to Reality conference

Please join us this week for an important event on the state of the U.S. care infrastructure and policy solutions for the future. IWPR and our partners, American University Program on Gender Analysis in Economics and the Carework N…
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February 25, 2022 at 6:48 PM

UPDATED 12:30pm [News Release] Biden Announces Historic Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, First Black Woman Nominee in U.S. History

Biden Announces Historic Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, First Black Woman Nominee in U.S. History “Judge Jackson is the first Black woman ever nominated to serve on our nation’s highest court, mar…
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February 25, 2022 at 5:00 PM

[News Release] Biden Announces Historic Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, First Black Woman Nominee in U.S. History

Biden Announces Historic Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, First Black Woman Nominee in U.S. History “Judge Jackson is the first Black woman ever nominated to serve on our nation’s highest court, mar…
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February 18, 2022 at 8:00 PM

2022 January Research News Roundup

Research Making the News Academics Face Bias for Doing ‘Feminine’ Research | Edmund Andrews-Stanford | January 12, 2022   For more than a decade, women …
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February 18, 2022 at 4:24 PM

IWPR SPSI Newsletter Winter 2022

Student Parent Success Initiative Newsletter Winter 2022   IWPR RESEARCH & RESOURCES   Supporting Student Parent Recovery through State Policy: Lessons from Georgi…
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February 15, 2022 at 8:16 PM

[Coming Up] The U.S. Care Infrastructure: From Promise to Reality conference

The Institute for Women’s Policy Research, American University Program on Gender Analysis in Economics, and the Carework Network invite you to save the date for an exciting and timely event: “The U.S. Care Infrastructure: From Promis…
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February 10, 2022 at 4:48 PM

Message from the President: Power+ Summit

Dear Friends and Colleagues: What if we dreamed big, put our boldest ideas for change out into the world? What if we put a stake in the ground, and declared the progress we wished to see happen in our cities, in our neigh…
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January 20, 2022 at 3:05 PM

[News Release] - Senate Voting Rights Bill Marked Crucial Turning Point for Democracy and the Role of Women in American Society

Senate Voting Rights Bill Marked Crucial Turning Point for Democracy and the Role of Women in American Society FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 19, 2022 Contact: William Lutz | [email protected] | (202) 684-7534 Wa…
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January 14, 2022 at 7:42 PM

[SAVE THE DATE] The U.S. Care Infrastructure: From Promise to Reality

The Institute for Women’s Policy Research, American University, and the Carework Network invite you to save the date for an exciting and timely event: “The U.S. Care Infrastructure: From Promise to Reality” March 4-5, 2022 in Washing…
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December 31, 2021 at 10:57 PM

2021 December Research News Roundup

Research Making the News Can Boston Close the Gender Wage Gap? | December 10, 2021 A new report from the Boston Women's Workforce Council found that, on…
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December 31, 2021 at 5:03 PM

Last chance to make a gift to IWPR in 2021!

Today is your last chance to help us reach the finish line! Donate today to double your impact and make a tax-deductible donation that will help us produce more groundbreaking research and drive change that will get women bac…
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December 27, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Double your impact to build women's power and influence!

Hello friends, IWPR has been on the move—articulating the impact of this moment on working women and their families and putting forth bold policies that will ensure an inclusive and equitable recovery for all. From our ne…
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December 20, 2021 at 7:41 PM

Double your impact to build women's power and influence!

Hello friends, IWPR has been on the move—articulating the impact of this moment on working women and their families and putting forth bold policies that will ensure an inclusive and equitable recovery for all. From our ne…
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December 20, 2021 at 4:21 PM

[News Release] Build Back Better Bill Is Vital for Women and Families as They Recover from the Pandemic

Build Back Better Bill Is Vital for Women and Families as They Recover from the Pandemic “Members of Congress must keep working towards a compromise on these important investments in the American people,” says C. Nicole Mas…
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December 14, 2021 at 4:45 PM

[News Release] Two new survey briefs capture experiences of young women

According to New IWPR Survey, Most Young Women Say American Dream is within Reach—but Young Black, Latina, and LGBTQ Women Face More Setbacks FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 14, 2021 Contact: William Lutz | lut…
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December 13, 2021 at 6:29 PM

Reminder: Two webinars on young women and mothers in the pandemic recession

Last minute reminder! IWPR webinars on young women and mothers in the pandemic recession. Please join us for our two webinars this week focusing on policy solutions to support young women and mothers during the pandemic rec…
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December 8, 2021 at 8:50 PM

Next week! IWPR hosts two webinars on young women and mothers in the pandemic recession

Greetings! Mark your calendars for IWPR’s upcoming back-to-back webinars focused on the experiences of young women and young mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic recovery. Resilience in Hard Times: Young Women in the Pandemic Recession and Recovery …
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December 8, 2021 at 8:50 PM

Next week! IWPR hosts two webinars on young women and mothers in the pandemic recession

Greetings! Mark your calendars for IWPR’s upcoming back-to-back webinars focused on the experiences of young women and young mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic recovery. Resilience in Hard Times: Young Women in the Pandemic Recession and Recovery …
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December 1, 2021 at 2:19 PM

[News Release] Mississippi is restricting its economic growth with SCOTUS case

“Mississippi is restricting its own economic growth in its misguided quest to restrict women’s freedom.” IWPR Research Shows Negative Impact of Abortions Bans on State Economies FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December …
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November 30, 2021 at 5:19 PM

From IWPR on #GivingTuesday

Photo credit: monkeybusinessimages via Getty Images Dear IWPR friends and supporters,  We’ve had an incredible year filled with many wins. From testifying alongside soccer superstar Megan Rapi…
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November 30, 2021 at 1:01 PM

[News Release] State-Level Policy Action Needed to Support Student Parents

State-Level Policy Action Needed to Support Student Parents, According to New Brief from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 30, 2021 Contact: William Lutz | [email protected]
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November 29, 2021 at 4:55 PM

Don’t miss it! Upcoming IWPR 12/1 webinar: Supporting Student Parent Recovery through State Policy

Greetings. We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday! This week, please be sure to mark your calendars for an informative IWPR webinar focusing on the challenges faced by student parents during the pandemic and the st…
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November 24, 2021 at 3:18 PM

2021 Nov RNR

Research Making the News The Construction Industry's Off-Putting Treatment of Women is Making its Labor Shortage Worse  | Madison Hoff | November 21, 2021 There's a h…
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November 24, 2021 at 3:18 PM

2021 Nov RNR

Research Making the News The Construction Industry's Off-Putting Treatment of Women is Making its Labor Shortage Worse  | Madison Hoff | November 21, 2021 There's a h…
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November 23, 2021 at 4:20 PM

Reminder to Save the Date! 12/1 IWPR Webinar: Supporting Student Parent Recovery through State Policy

Greetings. Happy early Thanksgiving! Before you dive into the holiday, please be sure to mark your calendars for an upcoming IWPR webinar highlighting the challenges faced by student parents during the pandemic and the state-…
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November 23, 2021 at 4:20 PM

Reminder to Save the Date! 12/1 IWPR Webinar: Supporting Student Parent Recovery through State Policy

Greetings. Happy early Thanksgiving! Before you dive into the holiday, please be sure to mark your calendars for an upcoming IWPR webinar highlighting the challenges faced by student parents during the pandemic and the state-…
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November 23, 2021 at 4:20 PM

Reminder to Save the Date! 12/1 IWPR Webinar: Supporting Student Parent Recovery through State Policy

Greetings. Happy early Thanksgiving! Before you dive into the holiday, please be sure to mark your calendars for an upcoming IWPR webinar highlighting the challenges faced by student parents during the pandemic and the state-…
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November 23, 2021 at 4:20 PM

Reminder to Save the Date! 12/1 IWPR Webinar: Supporting Student Parent Recovery through State Policy

Greetings. Happy early Thanksgiving! Before you dive into the holiday, please be sure to mark your calendars for an upcoming IWPR webinar highlighting the challenges faced by student parents during the pandemic and the state-…
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November 20, 2021 at 6:43 PM

UPDATE – Save the Date! 12/1 IWPR Webinar: Supporting Student Parent Recovery through State Policy

Greetings. Please mark your calendars for an upcoming IWPR webinar highlighting the challenges faced by student parents during the pandemic and the state-level remedies needed to support them. Wednesday, December 1, 2:00pm ET …
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November 19, 2021 at 9:46 PM

Save the Date! 12/1 IWPR Webinar: Supporting Student Parent Recovery through State Policy

Centering the Student Voice: Community Colleges and Sexual and Reproductive Health Access in Texas and Mississippi Greetings. Please mark your calendars for an upcoming IWPR webinar highlighting the challenges fac…
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November 19, 2021 at 3:11 PM

[News Release] Build Back Better Bill Is a “Down Payment on a Fairer, More Equitable Economic Future”

Build Back Better Bill Is a “Down Payment on a Fairer, More Equitable Economic Future,” says Institute for Women’s Policy Research President and CEO C. Nicole Mason Contact: William Lutz | [email protected] | (202) 68…
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November 16, 2021 at 8:01 PM

[WEBINAR TOMORROW] A Future Worth Building— Report Out Now!

WEBINAR A Future Worth Building What Tradeswomen Say about the Change They Need in the Construction Industry Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Time: 4:00-5:30 PM EST Register Here Rea…
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November 16, 2021 at 6:53 PM

Infrastructure Bill Is a Win for the Economy; Now Let’s Pass the Build Back Better Bill for America’s Women

Dear Friends,  Greetings! Yesterday was an historic day for the country as President Biden signed the bipartisan $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The law is projected to add more than two million jobs ove…
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November 16, 2021 at 4:10 PM

[News Release] Discrimination, Harassment, and a Lack Of Respect Threaten to Drive Women Out of the Construction Industry

Discrimination, Harassment, and a Lack of Respect Threaten to Drive Women Out of the Construction Industry, According to New Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) Report FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 16,…
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November 15, 2021 at 9:04 PM

[News Release] Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Will Rebuild the Social Safety Net for American Families, Create Jobs, and Rescue Economy

Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Will Rebuild the Social Safety Net for American Families, Create Jobs, and Rescue Economy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2021 Contact: William Lutz | [email protected] |…
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November 12, 2021 at 5:04 PM

[WEBINAR- Reminder] A Future Worth Building: What Tradeswomen Say about the Change They Need in the Construction Industry

WEBINAR A Future Worth Building What Tradeswomen Say about the Change They Need in the Construction Industry Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Time: 4:00-5:30 PM EST Register Here   …
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November 8, 2021 at 5:47 PM

[WEBINAR] A Future Worth Building: What Tradeswomen Say about the Change They Need in the Construction Industry

WEBINAR A Future Worth Building What Tradeswomen Say about the Change They Need in the Construction Industry Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Time: 4:00-5:30 PM EST Register Here …
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October 29, 2021 at 1:59 PM

October 2021 Research News Roundup

Research Making the News Today is Latina Equal Pay Day, or the Day Latina Workers Finally Earn What Non-Hispanic White Men Made in Just 2020 | Madison Hoff | October 21, 2021 …
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October 29, 2021 at 1:59 PM

October 2021 Research News Roundup

Research Making the News Today is Latina Equal Pay Day, or the Day Latina Workers Finally Earn What Non-Hispanic White Men Made in Just 2020 | Madison Hoff | October 21, 2021 …
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October 28, 2021 at 5:59 PM

The Way Is Forward: IWPR Statement on Biden’s BBB Plan

Dear Friends, We started off the year full of excitement and with the hope that we might build a fairer, more equitable economy that works for everyone. Today, we got a little closer. The newly announced Build Back Better…