National Women&#x27;s Law Center

nwlc.orgMy IUD Story: Why Birth Control is for Trans People, Too - National Women's Law CenterAs a trans man, contraception has never just been about preventing pregnancy (although who doesn’t love being able to make their own decisions about if and when they get pregnant?!). It has also helped alleviate gender dysphoria, improved my acne, and managed endometriosis symptoms like heavy bleeding and painful periods. The wide range of contraceptive […]

With access to contraception increasingly under attack, stories like our senior counsel's—about his positive experience of seeking contraceptive care—are more important than ever.

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Jezebel

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“This is an attempt to change the headlines, not women’s lives,” Dorianne Mason with the National Women’s Law Center told Jezebel www.jezebel.com/trump-puts-b...

jezebel.comTrump Puts Brainwormed Bozo Who Can’t Tell a Uterus From a Placenta in Charge of Women’s Health“This is an attempt to change the headlines, not women’s lives,” Dorianne Mason with the National Women’s Law Center told Jezebel

Hearsay is BACK! Our podcast took a break, but pop culture and politics didn't. We're back for a third season with new hosts and new hot takes. Tune in this Wednesday as we break down how gender, power, and the law shape pop culture—available wherever you listen to podcasts!

childcareforall.comHome | Child Care for AllFree, universal child care means a better future for all kids—and our country. Together, we can build a child care system that works for everyone....

Child care is unaffordable for families and early educators are paid too little. That's why today we're joining with partners across the country to boldly declare a new vision: Child Care for All! Join and learn more:

Latinas are still paid just 53 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men. This number reflects all Latinas with reported earnings—including migrant, seasonal, part-time, and gig workers—because organizing for change must include everyone. And it’s not just a number. 🧵

That gap represents real women—and real consequences. It means fewer resources to pay rent, put food on the table & build stability. At a time where Trump & his allies in Congress are cutting essential programs & prices continue to climb, Latinas cannot afford to be underpaid on top of it all.

At the current rate, Latinas won’t reach pay equity with white men for 100+ years. We can’t wait over a century for justice. The time for change is now. We need policies that address these inequities—not a federal government determined to roll back opportunities for women of color at every turn.

nwlc.orgState Legislators from all 50 States Urge HHS to Rescind Head Start Rule - National Women's Law CenterWASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 360 state legislators representing all 50 states yesterday called on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to rescind its proposed rewrite of the Head Sta...

NEW: 360+ legislators from all 50 states banded together to oppose Trump’s proposed changes that would gut the quality and safety of Head Start, robbing more than 700,000 children of essential services. Read our sign-on letter with @stateinnovation.org @childcareforeveryfamily.org ⤵️

act.nwlc.orgShow Your Support for Student Survivors of Sexual AssaultStudents deserve to feel safe and protected. Sign on this petition to demand Cornell and the Trump administration do better for student survivors.

Trump's new Title IX regulations make it harder for student survivors to get justice. So we're planning a public display of solidarity with student survivors of sexual assault—and we need as many people as possible to show their support. Add your name to our public display of solidarity:

bit.lyShow Your Support for Student Survivors of Sexual Assault Students deserve to feel safe and protected. Sign on this petition to demand Cornell and the Trump administration do better for student survivors.

We need to protect students. But Trump's Dept. of Ed is making it harder for survivors to get justice—and easier for abusers & institutions to escape accountability. That’s why we're planning a public display of solidarity w/student survivors. Add your name to show support:

Our president @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social was named one of the most powerful women in Washington in @washingtonian.com! We know firsthand that Fatima's dedication to the fight for gender justice is a force to be reckoned with, and it's particularly crucial right now. Congratulations, Fatima!

Cornell is what happens when people like Trump make the rules. His new Title IX regulations make it harder for student survivors to get justice—and easier for perpetrators and institutions to escape accountability.

We fought those rules in 2020, and we won’t stop fighting until survivors are believed, abusers are held accountable, and the institutions that protect them are forced to answer for it. Students deserve to be safe—not silenced and dismissed.

act.nwlc.orgShow Your Support for Student Survivors of Sexual Assault Students deserve to feel safe and protected. Sign on this petition to demand Cornell and the Trump administration do better for student survivors.

That’s why we're planning a public display of solidarity with student survivors of sexual assault—and we need as many people as possible to show their support. Add your name to our public display of solidarity:

Everyone deserves access to safe abortion care. But today, nearly half of abortions worldwide are unsafe. This #InternationalSafeAbortionDay, we're raising our voices for a world where everyone can access the reproductive health care they need, when they need it.

commondreams.orgTrump 'Gleefully Eviscerating' Efforts to Help Families With 'Illegal' Pocket Rescission | Common DreamsTrump faces backlash from elected Democrats and the Senate's top Republican appropriator for cutting nearly $1 billion in spending via a legally contested process.

Instead of helping families afford basic necessities like food or gas, Trump is once again Robbing Us. He is freezing nearly $1 billion approved by Congress for programs that support our communities—like research grants, education funding, and housing programs.

It's our first annual giving day! Join our Help us fight back against attacks on gender justice and support our work to protect our rights. Every gift, no matter how small, helps us build a better future for all of us. Make your gift now and it will be matched 2x: https://www.nwlc.org/give

Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison today after being found guilty last year of a first-degree criminal sex act. We’re thinking of the bravery of the Silence Breakers—the women who came forward & spoke out on the sexual abuse they experienced at his hands for decades.

The courage of survivors—and their willingness to speak out—has been integral to the ongoing national reckoning of sexual violence in all facets of our society and the march toward justice.

truthout.orgTrump Admin Boots 760K Individuals From ACA Exchanges, Citing Alleged FraudOne critic decried the move as “a political stunt designed to throw even more people off their coverage.”…

Amy K. Matsui, vice president for child care and income security at NWLC: “These efforts are less about ensuring that public dollars are spent for their intended purpose and more about cutting basic needs programs altogether.” truthout.org/articles/tru...

nwlc.orgThe Caregivers Who Hold It All Together—and Why They Deserve More

18 Sept

Grandmothers, nanas, aunties, abuelitas, family friends, and neighbors who nurture children: these are FFN caregivers. They care for millions of children across the country—but many struggle to make ends meet. This #FFNAppreciationWeek, we're calling for the support they deserve.

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Families often choose FFN care because they want caregivers who share their language, culture, & traditions. During #FFNAppreciationWeek, we’re celebrating the ways FFN caregivers foster trust while helping children build a sense of belonging, identity, & community connection.

thepersistent.comThe Poorest Families Spend 95% of Their Income on EssentialsCosts have risen far faster than incomes.

16 Sept

New NWLC analysis tells us how bad costs have risen: in 2024, lower-income households spent 95% of pre-tax income on basic needs. Housing, transportation, food, health care, and child care aren't luxuries, they're necessities everyone deserves access to. www.thepersistent.com/p/the-poores...

The latest Project 2025 attack is here and it’s targeting preschoolers. We joined leaders from across the Head Start movement, @murray.senate.gov, @demwomencaucus.bsky.social, and parents to oppose the changes the Trump administration is making to a critical early childhood education program.

act.nwlc.orgOppose Proposed Changes to Head StartThe Trump administration has proposed changes to the early education program Head Start that will put the learning, health, and safety of our youngest children at risk, and place the future of the entire program in jeopardy.

Add your perspective! Submit a comment to oppose the proposed changes to Head Start that would dismantle a program that has shown lifelong impacts for generations of children and families.

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19thnews.orgRecord high waitlists for childcare assistance have shut women out of work and promotionsNow a Trump administration proposal to pay married stay-at-home parents could make the problem worse.

The record high waitlists have forced families across the country to rely on suboptimal care, to access food banks and other charities for basic necessities, and made it difficult, if not impossible, for countless women to find and keep jobs. From @hechingerreport.org:

14 Sept

Shawn White was a beloved manager at Walmart when he reported his boss for sexual harassment. Disappointed by Walmart's response, Shawn decided to seek justice and hold Walmart accountable, but he didn't know just how much patience & tenacity that would take.

bit.lyShawn White - National Women's Law Center

14 Sept

After filing his lawsuit, he finally felt relief: "No matter what happened next, I’d know I stood up for myself. That realization helped me find the strength to put the pieces of my life back together and blossom into something else." Read his story:

11 Sept

NEW: Our new report looking at household spending between 2004 and 2024 found that lower-income households were spending nearly all of their pre-tax income on basic needs alone—things like food, housing, health care and transportation.

11 Sept

This report confirms what we've all been feeling lately: everything is more expensive, and our wages aren't keeping up. All while the rich keep getting richer, in part thanks to the massive tax cuts that Trump and Republicans in Congress handed to the billionaire class last year.

bit.lySqueezing the Budget: Rising Costs, Income Inequality, and The Affordability Crisis - National Women's Law CenterThe cost of basic goods and services, such as housing, transportation, groceries, child care, and health care, have risen dramatically while worker’s pay has failed to keep up with prices, particularly for lower-income households. Households are increasingly spending more and more of their limited income to cover the cost of basic necessities. Every woman and family deserves to thrive, being able to comfortably pay for basic needs with their income while also investing in themselves and their futures through emergency savings, education, retirement, and homeownership. Addressing the affordability crisis requires multiple, intersecting, and robust solutions.

11 Sept

Poverty is a policy choice, and that has never been more clear than right now. Instead of making it easier for families to make ends meet, Congress and the White House chose to slash funding for programs that help people afford essentials. Read the full report:

nwlc.orgLouisiana et al. v. Food and Drug Administration: A case working its way through federal courts poses a dangerous threat to abortion access nationwide. - National Women's Law CenterA significant case1 currently progressing through federal courts poses one of the most formidable threats to abortion access since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. In Louisiana et al. v. Food and Drug ...

9 Sept

ICYMI: Louisiana is trying to impose its anti-abortion policies on states nationwide in a case going through the federal courts right now—and the outcome of this case may dictate whether people can access medication abortion free from medically unnecessary & ideologically motivated restrictions.

6 Sept

✨A quick Labor Day Weekend reminder to thank a union for your long weekend—and for so much more!✨

nwlc.orgHave You Ever Thought About Organizing a Union?If you do decide to start a union at your job, it can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.

5 Sept

Happy Labor Day Weekend! Now's a great time to think about starting a union at your workplace 😉 Don't know where to start? We've got you covered! Check out our how-to guide on organizing at your job⤵️

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19thnews.org‘She never retreated’: Women of color say Gloria Steinem leaves a legacy of inclusive feminismThe feminist icon brought together diverse groups and understood the importance of linking arms with Black women in the fight for equality.

‘She never retreated’: Women of color say Gloria Steinem leaves a legacy of inclusive feminism 19thnews.org/2026/09/glor... via @19thnews.org

apnews.comGloria Steinem lived to see a powerful backlash against her vision of feminismIt was the fight for abortion rights that launched Gloria Steinem into feminism. The idea that women couldn’t reach equality without the ability to decide whether or when to have children was central ...

4 Sept

“We are really in a bigger cultural fight about who we are going to be as a nation and what women's role will be." Read more from our CEO @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social in @apnews.com on Gloria Steinem's legacy:

Gloria Steinem did not simply make history. She inspired generations of women to follow their own paths and fight for their right to be in the room. She deeply understood that you need to start by changing culture in order to change policy—and that women will always be the engine behind that change.

As founder of Ms. magazine, Gloria worked to highlight the complex lives of women, breaking social taboos by covering abortion, sex & race discrimination, and sexual violence. By putting these issues on the national stage, her reporting helped shape major victories for the women’s rights movement.

We are committed to preserving her legacy and following her example. We honor her by continuing the movement. Rest in power, Gloria 🖤

We’ve never seen anything as joyful as watching hundreds of visions for gender justice bloom into one daisy chain at Daisy Chain Fields. Every petal on this wall was an answer to one question: what does gender justice mean to you? Together, they became something none of us could have written alone.

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"It means making small decisions, small choices that make someone else's life more safe, more dignified, more equal, and more just."

"For me, gender justice looks like acceptance for everyone, no matter who you are, how you identify, or whatever you go to bed as."

Thank you to every single person who picked up a pen, stood at that wall, and turned their vision into a link in the chain. Thank you for trusting us with your hopes, your joy, and your imagination. And thank you for reminding us, in your own words, why this work matters. Some of our favorites 🧵

"Gender justice for me means so many things, but I think all of those things end up meaning freedom."

1 Sept

We're so honored to have been a part of the historic Daisy Chain Fields festival this weekend🌼Thank you so much to Olivia Rodrigo and the Daisy Chain team for having us. The money raised by the festival (and so generously matched by Melinda French Gates!) will change the lives of so many ❤️

1 Sept

Grateful to all the artists, crews, and countless staff who pulled off this amazing event, and our fellow nonprofit partners Baby2Baby, @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social, @reprorights.org, FreeFrom, @jhpiego.org, @jhucih.bsky.social, @domesticworkers.bsky.social, @nirhealth.bsky.social + @ppfa.org.