Podcasts about National Partnership

On the radio show this week, we dive into wins for Paid Family Medical Leave at the state level, as well as the decades-long fight for a national paid family medical leave program and recent legislative wins like the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the PUMP Act. We hear about the economic impact of unpaid care work, with mothers contributing an estimated $450 billion in unpaid labor annually and facing significant wage gaps and workplace discrimination, particularly mothers of color. We cover the challenges of family separation, the lack of legal representation for unaccompanied minors, and the cruel Trump practices that are unfairly terrorizing immigrant families and communities. We discuss strategies to close the wage gap between men and women (and between moms and dads), and how closing the wage gap would boost the overall economy.   SPECIAL GUESTS: Sharita Gruberg, National Partnership for Women and Families, @npfw; Kate Bond, Institute for Women's Policy Research, @IWPRResearch; Jennifer Hojaiban, Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), @supportKIND, @supportkind.org; Deborah Vagins, Equal Rights Advocates & Equal Pay Today, @debvagins, @EqualRightsAdv, @EqualPay2dayOrg

IANR 2521 052425 Line Up4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Guest Host Sridhar Kotha in for Sanchali)Here's the guest line-up for Sat, May 24, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app.By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 5 years of Podcasts and have had thousands of hits.TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL AND YOU'LL BE NOTIFIED OF NEW UPDATES.4:20 pm We all can think of many inventions anddiscoveries that have changed our world, from the wheel to the cell phone. Three years ago, Ashok Rao, a serial entrepreneur and restauranteur - he owns Song Kran Thai restaurant in Uptown Park - mesmerized us with stories of some basic technologies that altered the way we live and evolved. Ashok has spent a lot of time and research and is back again with six more fascinating stories. He joins us today in the first of a series of six episodes to explain these, starting with the story of the Tulip Bubble.4:50 pm With the Trump administration's crackdown onillegal immigrants and reports of harassment of Permanent Residents and even citizens re-entering the country, many long time residents who are eligible are considering becoming citizens. There were 818,000 permanent residents in 2024, and 360,000 are eligible. But the pathway toward citizenship is getting more expensive and difficult. Today, we are joined by Angie Dupree, the Citizenship Coordinator for the National Partnership for New Americans to talk about the lessons learned from national and Houston campaigns.5:20 pm Born in Mumbai and raised in the Zoroastrian community, Nev March is a writer of mystery and historical fiction, writing short stories, poems and novels since she was eleven. After a twenty year career as a data scientist, Nev returned to writing full time in 2015 to write MURDER IN OLD BOMBAY, and has written more novels since then. She will be in Houston next Friday, May 30 at Murder by the Book, a bookstore at 2342 Bissonnet, to promote her latest novel, The Silversmith's Puzzle set in 1894 India. She calls in today from her home in New Jersey.Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews.         TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-NEWS or 6397 or at indoamericannews@yahoo.comPlease pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is available all across town at grocery stores. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com which gets 90,000+ hits to track all current stories.And remember to visit our digital archives from over 17 years. Plus, our entire 44 years ofhard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University.

 Today, we're taking a look at a predecessor to DOGE: The Reinventing Government project (officially known as the NPR, for National Partnership for Reinventing Government). The NPR ran for almost the full duration of President Bill Clinton's two terms, and led to the elimination of over 100 programs and over 250,000 federal jobs.Both NPR and DOGE are case studies in a long history of government reform efforts — some more successful than others. Our guest is John Kamensky, who served as Vice President Al Gore's deputy for the National Performance Review (NPR) for eight years. Kamensky was colloquially known as “Mr. Checklist” for his work organizing the Reinventing Government initiative.Kamensky is a clear-eyed observer, and he doesn't hedge about NPR's failures and missed opportunities. In some ways, the Reinventing Government Initiative was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to cut headcount, spending, and regulation at the end of the Cold War and change the way the government operated.We discuss:* Did the NPR actually work?* What was the Board of Tea Experts?* Why was the federal government subsidizing mohair?* NPR made the federal workforce older. Was that bad?* What doesn't Elon understand about the federal government?You can find the transcript for this conversation at www.statecraft.pub. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.statecraft.pub

Tariffs-sha-mar-riffs I am going to need all of ya'll to stop playing in my face. I am black, big-backed, and proud. Not a 60s era black person. I will cuss you and slap you out. Your crooked weave leader got ya'll twisted.   Please don't mistake my silence for compliance or agreement. My resistance is not the same as yours. Still calling out hypocritical white led liberal movements….Even with new Sketchers, I got bad knees and feet, I am not walking on anybody's picket line or marching anywhere. Also, I will not be bullied into donating to your super PAC. News flash, you can threaten to silence ActBlue at the risk of blowing up every MAGA-dominated PAC, so get out of my face and stop spamming me. Money talks, BS walks Costco has 433.55 billion reasons Costco to tell the  US government and 19 hooded governors to F all the way off.   Scam Nation Chronicles...Presidential pardons only for federal crimes, you can still be convicted and jailed for securities violations on the state level, and no US Calvary coming to bell you out. Crazy Pants MTG where you get 300K large? Did you know GA like all states have Securities Investigations? Key differences between the National Partnership for Reinventing Government and DOGE... intent, approach, and current actions. Also, there was no active censorship of the media or private during the NPR initiative. DOGE actions affect everyone negatively and will only benefit few, the top 2%. Pop Cultures Comments and Real-T on Reality TV: Shannon Sharpe's April is shaping up to be more dramatic than a fourth-quarter comeback – and with just as many questionable calls. He is real stupid. Demetria L. Lucas does an amazing job breaking down the multi-page complaint in her recent episode. I plan to read and comment on Ms. Tina's new book Matriarch in upcoming episodes, but you can listen to Kid Fury and Chrissle interview her on the latest episode of The Read.  Finally #RHOA, Brit and Drew Be Lyin' make it make sense and the math ain't mathing, move on, because your current story lines are boring me.  Contact Us on: https://linktr.ee/tnfroisreading Blue Sky: @tvfoodwinegirl.bsky.social Threads: www.threads.net/@tnfroisreading Instagram: @tnfroisreading Facebook: TNFroIsReading Bookclub You know your girl is on her hustle, support the show by navigating to: Dale's Angel's Store...For Merch Promo Code: tnfro Writer's Block Coffee Ship A Bag of Dicks Promo Code: tnfrogotjokes Don't forget to drop me a line at tnfroisreading@gmail.com, comments on the show, or suggestions for Far From Beale St additions.  

More states are passing or considering laws that require employers to offer paid medical leave. Advocates say these laws can reduce financial stress and make workers more productive. But some measures also stress employers, and the patchwork nature of different state laws can create frustration. Paid family and medical leave allows workers time off to undergo treatment or care for a family member or a new child. Separately, more states and cities are also requiring paid sick time, which helps people deal with shorter-term illnesses like the flu. Many employers also offer paid sick time without a government mandate. Laws requiring longer-term paid family and medical leave are less common. Thirteen states and D.C. require some version of it, according to the National Partnership. There is no federal law requiring paid leave. The Family and Medical Leave Act guarantees only unpaid time off. It also doesn't apply to a large chunk of the workforce, including employees of small businesses that are exempt. Advocates say providing paid sick time can reduce the spread of disease. It also can improve production by cutting down on “presenteeism,” or people showing up for work sick and unable to focus on their jobs, said Jessica Mason, a senior policy analyst with the National Partnership. Paid leave for longer-term illnesses can help people focus on care and recovery. What are the drawbacks? Skye Nevada, catering company owner, said that when someone calls in sick, she would have to pay that person and their replacement, who would likely get overtime. “To expect small businesses to just absorb this cost is crazy,” Nevada said. Small businesses often don't have a separate human resources department to track compliance with mandated leave policies, noted Beth Milito of the National Federation for Independent Business. “The paperwork is time, and time is money to a small business owner,” she said. Mason says interest in paid leave has been building since the COVID-19 pandemic. “The pandemic really brought to the forefront of everyone's mind how important paid sick leave is,” she said. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

On the radio show this week, we bust the negative myths that Republicans are pushing out about immigrant families; we discuss how care policies (like childcare, healthcare/Medicaid, and paid family/medical leave) boost our economy; we cover how K-12 education is under attack and the ways to fight back; and we close the show covering where we're seeing glimmers of hope for protecting our democracy.   *Special guests include: Heidi Altman, National Immigration Law Center, @nilc, @nilc.org; Jocelyn Frye, National Partnership for Women & Families, @npwf @jocelyncfrye;  Dr. Mary Wall, Education Leader; Ruth Martin and Donna Norton, MomsRising, @MomsRising.

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for March 28, 2025New Trump Executive Order Attempts to Bypass Congress & States to Require Proof of Citizenship Documents & Mandate Election DeadlinesPresident Donald Trump issued an executive order March 25th implementing portions of the likely doomed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or ‘SAVE' Act.  Among its restrictive provisions are a documentary proof of citizenship to register and vote, potentially disenfranchising millions.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:The White House - Executive Order:  PRESERVING AND PROTECTING THE INTEGRITY OF AMERICAN ELECTIONSU.S. Congress - U.S. Constitution ArtI.S4.C1.2 States and Elections ClauseCampaign Legal Center - Voting Is an American Freedom. The President Can't Change ThatBrookings - The SAVE Act: An attempt to restrict voting rightsU.S. Elections Assistance Commission - The National Mail Voter Registration Form NPR - Legal challenges are expected for President Trump's voter registration executive orderGroups Taking Action:Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, League of Women Voters US, National Partnership for New Americans, Register or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #DonaldTrump #ExecutiveOrder #NoncitizenVoting #Disenfranchised

Today on the podcast, we chat with Sandra Alfeld. Sandra lives on Glenhope Station, 24,000 acre high country farm, about 30 minutes North of Hanmer Springs. Sandra was previously the National Partnership manager of Meat the Need and Feed Out. Sandra talks about succession, how off farm income can assist with the pathways to farm ownership, and how to grow your own community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the radio show this week we cover what's expected in the upcoming Congressional session and how you can help protect and advance core policies for women and families; how you can help protect the Department of Education (and democracy too); the ways in which healthcare is under attack and what you can do about it; and we close the show catching up with Donna and Ruth of MomsRising about new hope, new challenges, and tips for keeping going with power and joy.   *Special guests include: Jocelyn Frye, National Partnership for Women and Families, @npwf; Randi Weingarten, AFT (American Federation of Teachers), @AFTunion; Joan Alker, Georgetown University Center for Children and Families, @JoanAlker1 @georgetownccf; and Donna Norton and Ruth Martin, MomsRising/MamasConPoder, @MomsRising @MamásConPoder.

On the radio show this week, we covered what happened in the November 5th Elections, where to find hope, how your voice and your story is more powerful than ever before, and what we can all do to lift democracy.  We also cover the importance of disability economic justice, equal pay, and the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act.    *Special guests include: Donna Norton and Ruth Martin, MomsRising, @MomsRising; U.S. Representative Teresa Leger-Fernandez, @DemWomenCaucus; Marissa Ditkowsk, National Partnership for Women & Families, @npwf; Christine Pelosi, author and Democratic National Committee.

Qudsiya speaks with Marissa Ditkowsky, Disability Economic Justice counsel at the National Partnership for Women and Families. Marissa and Qudsiya talk about the need to advance economic justice for disabled women, and the resources disabled women need to survive and thrive: from consumer protection to access to employment, to reproductive healthcare. And, they talk about what the National Partnership is doing to help make that thriving a reality for disabled women across the US. Listeners should check out the systems transformation guides that Marissa and her team have developed that set forth a vision for disabled women's economic equality. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website⁠ ⁠for transcripts.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Subscribe to Qudsiya's Substack, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Getting Down To It⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the team behind the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with a donation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DownToTheStruts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let us know what you think with a comment or review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On the radio show this week, we covered what happened in the November 5th Elections, where to find hope, how your voice and your story is more powerful than ever before, and what we can all do to lift democracy.  We also cover the importance of disability economic justice, equal pay, and the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act.    *Special guests include: Donna Norton and Ruth Martin, MomsRising, @MomsRising; U.S. Representative Teresa Leger-Fernandez, @DemWomenCaucus; Marissa Ditkowsk, National Partnership for Women & Families, @npwf; Christine Pelosi, author and Democratic National Committee.

NEW SCHOOL TUTORS - The White House just announced it has exceeded its goal of recruiting more than 250,000 mentor and tutors in K-12 schools across the country. The “National Partnership for Student Success” initiative was launched in 2022 as a way to overcome learning gaps since the pandemic. It comes as schools continue to struggle with chronic absenteeism and low test scores. Nicole D'Antonio is live in Washington with details.

Project 2025 has become a surprising focal point of the U.S. presidential race. But who exactly is behind it, and why are they targeting trans rights? To help break down this radical plan for reshaping American life, Imara talks with two experts who have been tracking the policy and politics of Project 2025. First, she's joined by ProPublica investigative reporter Andy Kroll who explains what the Heritage Foundation is, how they're training a new generation of party loyalists, and why this could fundamentally alter the way our government works. Next, she discusses Project 2025's focus on undermining progress towards gender equity with Sharita Gruberg, the Vice President for Economic Justice at the National Partnership for Women & Families.And make sure to take a listen to season three of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine wherever you get your podcasts.Vote TransLash for Best LGBTQ+ Show: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2024/shows/general/lgbtqVote TransLash for Best Individual Episode, LGBTQ+:https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2024/individual-episodes/general/lgbtqVote TransLash for Best Individual Episode, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2024/individual-episodes/general/diversity-equity-inclusionFollow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, X, and Facebook.Follow Imara Jones on X (@ImaraJones) and Instagram (@Imara_jones_)Follow our guests on social media!Alex del Rosario: Instagram (@transequalitynow @alexdelrosario1994)Andy Kroll: X (@AndyKroll)Sharita Gruberg: X (@NPWF), Instagram (@NPWF), and TikTok (@NPWF)TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway. Xander Adams is our senior sound engineer and a contributing producer.This episode was sound engineered by Lucy Little. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the You First Podcast, hosts Maddie and Keith talk with disabled activist and attorney Marissa Ditkowsky about the challenges and inequities faced by disabled women in healthcare, employment, and financial freedom. Marissa discusses her role as Disability Economic Justice Council at the National Partnership for Women and Families and shares insights on systemic oppression, the impact of disability on financial stability, and the importance of intersectional advocacy. The episode also addresses issues like reproductive rights, bodily autonomy, and the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Relevant links:  National Partnership for Women & Families Website: https://nationalpartnership.org/ National Partnership for Women & Families social media: Twitter: https://x.com/npwf, or @npwf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npwf/, or @npwf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalpartnership/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@npwf?lang=en, or @npwf Marissa's Twitter: @mditkowsky (https://x.com/mditkowsky) Systems Transformation Guides: https://nationalpartnership.org/report/disability-economic-justice-systems-transformation/ The Intersection of Disability and Reproductive Justice - with Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, Rebecca Cokley, Keith Jones, and Heather Watkins: https://disabilityrightsflorida.org/podcast/story/episode_38 Buck v Bell: https://disabilityjustice.org/right-to-self-determination-freedom-from-involuntary-sterilization #FreeBritney and Disability: https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/02/17/freebritney-shines-light-problematic-guardianship-systems How State Abortion Bans Harm Disabled Women: https://nationalpartnership.org/report/state-abortion-bans-harm-disabled-women/ What Disability Reproductive Equity Day Means to Me: https://nationalpartnership.org/what-disability-reproductive-equity-day-means-to-me/ National Women's Law Center's resource about Forced Sterilization of Disabled People in the United States: https://nwlc.org/resource/forced-sterilization-of-disabled-people-in-the-united-states/ American Progress's article ‘Rethinking Guardianship to Protect Disabled People's Reproductive Rights: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/rethinking-guardianship-to-protect-disabled-peoples-reproductive-rights/

Meet Dianne Collins and Alan Collins “Our intent in every session we present is for you to have an on-the-spot transformation in your awareness that translates naturally and easily into measurable success with increased confidence and joy in whatever you are doing.” -Dianne Collins -Alan Collins Dianne Collins and Alan Collins have been partners in life and in business for more than 20 years. They consult leaders and senior executives in the world's leading corporations to go beyond hidden limits of their thinking – accelerating results and catapulting nonlinear achievements. They have presented Strategic QuantumThink® Consulting and unique QuantumThink coaching programs via teleconference to thousands of people worldwide, from every walk of life. Clients have included Accenture, AT&T, CNN, DuPont, Morgan Stanley, McKinsey, and Telstra; agencies of the USA government including National Partnership for Reinventing Government under Vice President Al Gore, Federal Executive Institute, Office of Personnel Management, and Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense; as well as entrepreneurs and politicos, homemakers and students, celebrities and evolutionaries worldwide. My entire life has been devoted to the question: what is the access to creating the results we truly desire? From studying everything from physics to metaphysics I made a few life altering discoveries that led me to create the QuantumThink® model—a system of thinking comprised of principles and practices that make it quick and easy for anyone to live the wisdom of science and spirituality in everyday life—not just to know the principles—to embody them.” – Dianne Collins Dianne Collins, original thinker and popular media personality is the creator of the QuantumThink® system of thinking and author of the 6-time award winning bestseller Do You QuantumThink? New Thinking That Will Rock Your World, considered a “must-read” for our changing times. She is dedicated to people living spirited, joyful, and masterful lives through leaps in awareness and new thinking using what she calls, “the physics of mind.” Dianne has been interviewed on more than 500 radio, internet and TV shows. She is a featured blogger on The Huffington Post, a recipient of the Top 20 Conscious Entrepreneurs award, and is considered the leading authority in new world view thinking. Dianne Collins is a graduate of the University of Miami in Philosophy and Psychology, and a lifelong student of meditation and yoga, quantum principles, and leading edge modalities that make life better and more joyful. Her varied experiences as a Fortune 100 corporate manager, award-winning photographic artist, video producer, and consultant to business executives and entrepreneurs, all contribute to her extraordinary gift of originality and ability to express complex universal subjects in clear and powerful ways that benefit people instantly. She provides a big picture view that makes sense of the changes all around us. Her work is considered as entertaining as it is enlightening. Everyone realizes we need to think in a new way. The question is, how? Drawing on cutting edge quantum insights, ageless spiritual knowledge and revealing the essential role of the mind in living effectively with modern and pop culture–Dianne Collins offers us advanced thinking principles for leaps in awareness that enable real solutions, from the pursuit of inner serenity to harmonious relationships, business results and global affairs. This book puts it all together with cheeky wit and exceptional wisdom to make sense of our dramatically changing times and the necessity for new thinking at this critical juncture for humanity.

On the radio show this week we dive into a new study about how people can (and can't) get access to paid family/medical leave in every state – and how to get national coverage; we hear an update about the fight for a care infrastructure and why it matters to everyone; we tackle the importance of conversation to combat loneliness and to save our democracy; and we cover a powerful deliver of stories to every single member of Congress and how your experiences can build change.   *Special guests include: Sharita Gruberg, National Partnership for Women & Families, @npwf; Josephine Kalipeni, Family Values at Work, @FmlyValuesWork; Joan Blades, Living Room Conversations, @LivingRoomConvo; and Felicia Burnett, MomsRising, @MomsRising

In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Joshua Jacobs, the Founder and CEO of College Golf Experience. Joshua played collegiate golf and club tennis at Emory University and founded TGA Premier Junior Golf in 2003. In 2007, TGA franchised its junior golf concept and was the first junior golf program to add STEM components. In 2010, Joshua was named by Golf Magazine and Sports Illustrated as one of the Top 40 most influential people in golf under 40, and he created the TGA Sports Foundation dedicated to developing youth of all backgrounds through athletics. In 2012, he orchestrated a National Partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and franchised TGA's second concept, tennis. In 2013, he was recognized as one of golf's “Innovators” by Golf Inc. Joshua has served on the World Golf Foundation Advisory Board, USTA's National School Committee, the PGA's Golf 2.0's National Building Blocks Committee, TGA Sports Foundation's Board of Directors, the Southern California PGA's Foundation Advisory Committee and the Southern California PGA's Growth of the Game Committee. He is currently a consultant and a catalyst behind the PGA of America's Family Cup initiative.Support the show

This episode features a discussion about the ways that pervasive experiences of domestic violence, abuse and trauma affect hospice and palliative care patients. Hospice News Reporter Holly Vossel speaks with Carole Fisher, president of the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), and Dr. Cameron Muir, chief innovation officer at NPHI, about the different ways hospices can shape their trauma-informed care delivery approaches. Listen to the episode and subscribe today!

On the radio show this week we dive into a new study about how people can (and can't) get access to paid family/medical leave in every state – and how to get national coverage; we hear an update about the fight for a care infrastructure and why it matters to everyone; we tackle the importance of conversation to combat loneliness and to save our democracy; and we cover a powerful deliver of stories to every single member of Congress and how your experiences can build change.   *Special guests include: Sharita Gruberg, National Partnership for Women & Families, @npwf; Josephine Kalipeni, Family Values at Work, @FmlyValuesWork; Joan Blades, Living Room Conversations, @LivingRoomConvo; and Felicia Burnett, MomsRising, @MomsRising

One of the traits of being a human is that we all make mistakes. Nobody is perfect. And yet, somehow, we often feel there's something wrong with us if we don't live the perfect lives we see depicted online and in the media. These often bring up feelings of worthlessness, inadequacity, loss of self-esteem and other negative emotions we'd rather not experience.     There are ways to deal with these feelings that can lead to positive change. We discuss these with author Ally Dalsimer, whose book It's Okay Not to Be Fabulous Every Day addresses these issues head on. In our lively talk, Ally shares some soul-stirring wisdom, including:·      the right way to embrace imperfection·      tips on how to tackle overwhelm·      why it might be necessary and healthy to redefine success·      dealing with conficting inner voices·      a transformational way of looking at regret·      an important power you can access from within    If you're looking for new ways to achieve self-acceptance, don't miss this important episode of Dream Power Radio.     Ally Dalsimer is a published author, former political candidate, experienced life coach, and award-winning environmental expert. Her highly acclaimed book It's Okay Not to Be Fabulous Every Day! leads the reader on an inspirational journey from sadness and self-recrimination through discovering hope and self-acceptance to achieving one's destiny and finding self-love.     Ally began her professional career as a project assistant at the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and worked her way up to serve as the Defense Department's Natural Resources Program Manager, where she was responsible for management, oversight, and advocacy for the Department's 25 million acres of land.     Highlights for Ally's accomplishments during her three decades environmental career include:- Helped develop, launch, and manage several national and international conservation efforts including, Partners in Flight (birds) and the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign.- Served on the Obama Administration's Climate Task Force, and helped write the President's Climate Action Plan.     Ally won multiple awards, including:- National DoD Partners in Flight award for Outstanding Contribution to the Conservation of Neotropical Migratory Bird Habitat.- U.S. Air Force Award for Outstanding Contribution to USAF Conservation Programs.- National Partnership for Reinventing Government “Hammer” Award.     Ally has authored or co-authored more than 50 articles, technical reports, proceedings, brochures, and now a book! It's Okay Not to Be Fabulous Every Day! is available in multiple formats at https://books2read.com/OKNotToBeFabulous       Her new book will be available Spring 2024!     Ally has undergraduate degrees in English and Psychology from the University of Richmond, and a Master's in Public Policy with Environmental Law and Economics Track from Georgetown University. She lives in Virginia with her rescue cat Pooma.    To connect or sign up for her bi-weekly newsletter, visit: Website: https://allydalsimer.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ally.dalsimer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllyDalsimer  Want more ways to find joy in your life? Check out my website thedreamcoach.net for information about my courses, blogs, books and ways to create a life you love.

En el año fiscal de 2022, el número de personas que se naturalizaron en Estados Unidos alcanzó una cifra récord, 969.380 personas, algo no visto en 15 años, cuando Barack Obama se postuló a la presidencia. Así que para hablar de las tendencias en el proceso de naturalización, especialmente durante años electorales, invitamos a Nancy Flores, directora adjunta de la Asociación Nacional para los Nuevos Americanos (NPNA o National Partnership for New Americans).

On the radio show this week, we hear the latest about pay discrimination and how the National Partnership for Women and Families is rising to close the wage gaps; celebrate National Native American Heritage Month; hear about 2023 wins and what we can win in 2024; and get an update on the childcare cliff and how you can help build change. *Special guests include: Jocelyn Frye, National Partnership for Women and Families,  @jocelyncfrye, @NPWF; YoNasDa Lonewolf, www.queenyonasda.com @QueenYoNasDa; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising; and Lauren Hipp, MomsRising, @MomsRising.

As a little girl, Jocelyn Frye wanted to be a lawyer. That she did – and so much more. Today, Joelyn leads the National Partnership for Women and Families. On this episode, she shares insights about her journey from attorney to advocate to White House staffer, and back to advocate. Along the way, she describes what it was like to work so closely with the First Lady Michelle Obama, how she views the ongoing work for justice and equality, and so much more.

(Rebroadcast) You hear about physiological birth but do you really KNOW what it is that makes birth physiological? Have you ever wondered, "How does the baby know when to be born?" "How can I have a pain-free and peaceful birth?" "How do I bond with my baby?" Well friends... it all comes down to the hormonal cascade. Dr. Sarah has done a lot of research and really has dived into what physiological birth is an how to facilitate it. After having 4 home births herself and years of research she comes on the show to share her expertise and knowledge about hormones in labor and birth. About Dr. Sarah Buckley: Sarah Buckley is trained as a GP/family physician with qualifications in GP-obstetrics and family planning. She is the mother of four home-born children and lives in Brisbane, Australia, where she is a PhD candidate as well as writing and lecturing on pregnancy, birth, and parenting.  Dr Buckley's work critiques current practices in pregnancy, birth, and parenting from the widest possible perspectives, including scientific, anthropological, cross-cultural, psychological, and personal. She encourages us to be fully informed in our decision-making; to listen to our hearts and our intuition; and to claim our rightful role as the real experts in our bodies and our children. She is also a PhD candidate at the University of Queensland,, where her research is focused on oxytocin in labour and birth and the impacts of interventions. See her professional, peer-reviewed publications as part of her PhD here Her bestselling book Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: A Doctor's Guide to Natural Childbirth and Gentle Early Parenting Choices, published by Celestial Arts/PenguinRandomHouse (US, 2009), builds on her acclaimed first edition, published in Australia as Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: The Wisdom and Science of Gentle Choices in Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenting (One Moon Press, Brisbane, 2005, available as ebook here ). Dr Buckley has an ongoing interest in the hormones of labour and birth, and this has culminated in her groundbreaking report Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing (2015 Childbirth Connection, a program of the National Partnership for Women and Families). This report, available for free online,  has been described as “…one of the most revolutionary and influential publications on maternity and newborn care ever issued.”   Grab your free homebirth checklist: bit.ly/homebirthessentials      Join Our FB Community: Facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth

On the radio show this week, we hear the latest about pay discrimination and how the National Partnership for Women and Families is rising to close the wage gaps; celebrate National Native American Heritage Month; hear about 2023 wins and what we can win in 2024; and get an update on the childcare cliff and how you can help build change. *Special guests include: Jocelyn Frye, National Partnership for Women and Families,  @jocelyncfrye, @NPWF; YoNasDa Lonewolf, www.queenyonasda.com @QueenYoNasDa; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising; and Lauren Hipp, MomsRising, @MomsRising.

The healthcare landscape is evolving, and at the center of this transformation is a renewed focus on that which should be most important: the patient and family we serve.   This podcast episode's primary theme features Carole Fisher, President of the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), and Bill Keane, Vice President and Director of Strategy at Emergence. The conversation delves into the current state of healthcare, particularly end-of-life care, and the need for a paradigm shift in how we view and manage it.  One of the significant points highlighted in this riveting discussion is the importance of putting people before profits.  This notion should be at the heart of any healthcare discussion, but with today's challenges and pressures, non-profits are spearheading the call to return to the most important one. Recently, NPHI partnered with Emergence to publish a report titled “People Over Profits.”  The report highlighted many significant findings that have the potential to guide serious illness providers through the challenges of the future.  Here's a great quote from the Executive Summary of the report that we unpack and discuss, “Community-based mission-driven organizations can offer a new narrative of what healthcare can and should be.”  The report included a section on the identified top concerns about aging, which are critical if serious illness providers want to understand the evolving landscape, desires, and needs of those we serve.  In the last portion of the episode, Carole and Bill directly speak to hospice and palliative care leaders and their advice to them, given the findings of this groundbreaking work. Join us.  This podcast episode is not only insightful but also thought-provoking.  It offers a fresh perspective on the future of healthcare and the potential of hospice and palliative care organizations to lead the way into the future.GuestCarol FisherPresident, National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation Senior Advisor, Healthsperien Executive Coach, Speaker and Podcaster Bill KeaneVP and Director of Strategy at EmergenceHostChris ComeauxPresident / CEO of TCNhttps://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcastTeleios Collaborative Network / https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast

Full episode transcript HERE.This week, the Feminist Buzzkills are drawing the terrifying picture of what pregnancy prosecutions look like in the US. Spoiler alert: Pregnancy-related prosecutions have been happening in the US forEVER and are happening NOW. Not in the future. NOW. In the US of A. Let that sink in. Some bright spots? There's some accountability happening for all the awful sidewalk harassment going down outside of clinics in Kansas, South Carolina & Tennessee! We're covering it all plus more.WHO'S OUR SHINING BADASS ABOBO WARRIOR GUEST THIS WEEK? It's none other than policy guru over at the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, Elizabeth Estrada. She pops in to talk about the recent National Partnership for Women and Families study that exposes the facts of what abortion bans and challenges to access look like for the Latinx community across the country, and to blab about intersectionality, the HEAL act, and more!Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu. OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our five-part OpSave pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead @LizzWinsteadMoji Alawode-El @MojiLocks NEWS DUMPER:Alyssa Al-Dookhi @TheDookness SPECIAL GUEST: Elizabeth Estrada IG/TW: @frmMXwlove IG/TW: @LatinaInstitute TW: @PoderosasNY  NEWS DUMP:Over-The-Counter Contraceptives to Start at New Jersey Pharmacies in Early 2024‘Pro-life Spiderman' Anti-abortion Activist Climbs Accenture Tower, Gets ArrestedA Woman Was Denied Medication for Being of ‘Childbearing Age.' She Just Sued the HospitalRepublicans Want to Control Your Pregnancy, Not Just Your AbortionA Pregnancy Justice ReportJudge's Order Cancels Event That Would Have Blocked Sole Entrance to a Kansas Abortion ClinicFrequent Clashes at Greenville Abortion Clinic Force Sheriff to Request New Protest RulesWatch Anti-abobo Idiots Get Aggressive AF Outside a Clinic in South CarolinaTennessee Federal Appeals Court Won't Lift Restraining Order Against MT. Juliet Abortion Clinic Protestors ​GUEST LINKS:National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice WebsiteRESEARCH STUDY: State Abortion Bans Threaten 6.7 Million LatinasNational Partnership for Women & Families Website IG/TW: @NPWF SIGN: Join Latina Institute and National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum in support of the HEAL act getting passedSouth Texans for Reproductive Justice EPISODE LINKS:Andora Website6 Degrees: 3 Questions for Sharon Stone, Whose Paintings Are Being Exhibited at a Gallery: It's ‘Just So Personal'EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK PodcastInstagram ~ @AbortionFrontTwitter ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!When BS is poppin', we pop off!

In this episode of “Inside Health Care,” we meet two guests, in two interviews. Our first guest advocates for birth, racial and gender equity, driven by her own distressing experiences as a patient. Our second guest developed effective ways to implement virtual care on a large scale to improve equity and representation for rural communities.Sinsi Hernández-Cancio, JD, is a vice president at the National Partnership for Women & Families, where she leads the Health Justice team. Born in Puerto Rico, Sinsi is a national health and health care equity policy and advocacy thought leader dedicated to advancing equal opportunities for women and families of color. The Partnership worked with health care experts and partner organizations to develop a report that includes recommendations for improvement in resolving gaps in health equity that executive leaders can tailor to their organizations.Debbie Welle-Powell, MPA, is CEO of DWP Advisors and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Colorado Executive MBA. But Debbie is best and widely known in the health care world as the former Chief Population Health Officer at Essentia Health. Headquartered in Duluth, Essentia is an integrated delivery system of 14 hospitals and 1,500 providers spanning the states of Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Debbie designed, built and operationalized Essentia's $2.5 billion transition from a primarily fee-for-service model of care to one that focuses on value.Later in our “Fast Facts” segment, we observe Breast Cancer Awareness month for October 2023. We discuss the CDC's guidance on how to help people with cancer "Stay Mentally and Emotionally Healthy.” We also discuss NCQA's Breast Cancer Screening HEDIS measure, which assesses women 50–74 years of age who had at least one mammogram to screen for breast cancer in the past 2 years.

During our September 2023 panel event entitled "Reshaping Work," our expert panel discussed the PWFA, parental workplace rights, the recent Supreme Court decisions' impact on the workplace, and the future of work. Panelists include Vasu Reddy from the National Partnership for Women and Families, Katy Youker from the Economic Justice Project at the Lawyers' Committee and Debra D'Agostino from the Federal Practice Group. The host is Outten & Golden's Wayne Outten and the moderator is Workplace Fairness' Aaron Abram.

Send us a Text Message.Does it feel like your career or workplace is working against you because of your race? Are you clear about what "race" is? Join Whitney in this Asked and Answered episode about race and racial toxicity at work.Relying on research backed data (sources below) and her own experience as a Black American DEI professional and attorney, in this episode, Whitney answers your questions and covers:What is Race?What is the historical context of Race in the US?What do you mean by "racial toxicity," and what are real life examples of toxic work dynamics?What is racial discrimination?And importantly, Whitney provides concrete and actionable steps that you can take when faced with racial toxicity or racial discrimination at work. This week's episode kicks off a series of episodes strictly on racial toxicity! With so much in store over the next several weeks, make sure you start here to get clear on what we mean by "racial toxicity," and have a better understanding of the language used. Subscribe to Impostrix Podcast to get alerts when episodes are released. And don't forget to SHARE this episode with a friend, and let Whitney know what you think by leaving a review or rating the show. Visit ImpostrixPodcast.com to leave Whitney a voice message, subscribe to the monthly newsletter, or donate to the show!Sources:Go Deeper: Race Timeline from RACE - The Power of an IllusionDiscussing the Naturalization Act of 1790, the 1830 Indian Removal Act, Jim Crow, the "Alien Land Laws," and the McCarran-Walter Act of 1952 (among other key points in history).Racial Identity and American Citizenship in the Court - The Asian American Education ProjectDiscussing Takao Ozawa v. United States, 260 U.S. 178 (1922) and other landmark cases involving citizenship and naturalization for Asian immigrants. The State of Black Women in Corporate America (Lean In)Happy Equal Pay Day? Here are 6 charts showing why it's not much of a celebration citing to the National Partnership for Women and Families Report: What's the Wage Gap in the States? Implicit Bias - The Perception InstituteU.S. Equal Employment Opportunity I am a creative entrepreneur and want my fully customizable and attorney-created services contract. Sponsor:Smithers Law Group LLC, Your Trusted 360 General Counselwww.stulawgroup.com/contract-bank Wills for the PeopleAdvancing wealth equity through intentional, accessible, culturally responsive and transformative estate planning services and education. Available in Georgia only. www.willsforthepeoplega.cominfo@willsforthepeoplega.comSupport the Show. SUBSCRIBE to the Validating Voice NewsletterSUPPORT Impostrix Podcast

Does it feel like your career or workplace is working against you because of your race? Are you clear about what "race" is? Join Whitney in this Asked and Answered episode about race and racial toxicity at work. Relying on research backed data (sources below) and her own experience as a Black American DEI professional and attorney, in this episode, Whitney answers your questions and covers:What is Race? What is the historical context of Race in the US?What do you mean by "racial toxicity," and what are real life examples of toxic work dynamics?What is racial discrimination?And importantly, Whitney provides concrete and actionable steps that you can take when faced with racial toxicity or racial discrimination at work. This week's episode kicks off a series of episodes strictly on racial toxicity! With so much in store over the next several weeks, make sure you start here to get clear on what we mean by "racial toxicity," and have a better understanding of the language used. Subscribe to Impostrix Podcast to get alerts when episodes are released. And don't forget to SHARE this episode with a friend, and let Whitney know what you think by leaving a review or rating the show. Visit ImpostrixPodcast.com to leave Whitney a voice message, subscribe to the monthly newsletter, or donate to the show!Sources:Go Deeper: Race Timeline from RACE - The Power of an IllusionDiscussing the Naturalization Act of 1790, the 1830 Indian Removal Act, Jim Crow, the "Alien Land Laws," and the McCarran-Walter Act of 1952 (among other key points in history).Racial Identity and American Citizenship in the Court - The Asian American Education ProjectDiscussing Takao Ozawa v. United States, 260 U.S. 178 (1922) and other landmark cases involving citizenship and naturalization for Asian immigrants. The State of Black Women in Corporate America (Lean In)Happy Equal Pay Day? Here are 6 charts showing why it's not much of a celebration citing to the National Partnership for Women and Families Report: What's the Wage Gap in the States? Implicit Bias - The Perception InstituteU.S. Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionSupport the showSUBSCRIBE to the Validating Voice NewsletterSUPPORT Impostrix Podcast

Join Maestro Jerry Tello and Dr. Jeffery Johnson as they discuss the significance of leaders grounding and collaborating, the importance of co-parenting, and sowing seeds for future generations.For more about NPCL, visit: National Partnership for Community Leadership, NPCL Facebook, NPCL Instagram, For more, please visit: Fatherhood Flame,  Dr. Johnson's LinkdIn , Dr. Johnson's TikTok,  National Compadres NetworkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healgenpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HealGenPodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Healing.Generations.PodcastEmail: HGP@compadresnetwork.org

August 30th is Grief Awareness Day, a time to educate others on grief, create space for loss, and prepare ourselves and loved ones for this difficult, yet, inevitable experience. Joining us to explore some of the misconceptions around grief and the growing effort to support patients as they navigate their journey into the final stage of life are two experts in end-of-life care. Tom Koutsoumpas and Carole Fisher lead the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation, a membership organization dedicated to innovating effective models of palliative and hospice care that centers the patient and their families. During our chat, Tom and Carole share their unique insight and lived experience with hospice care that drives their incredible advocacy work.

Angelica Salas joined CHIRLA in 1995 and became CHIRLA's Executive Director in 1999.  In her role, she has transformed CHIRLA into a mass membership immigrant-led organization that empowers immigrants and their families to win local, state, and national policies that advance their human, civil, and labor rights.  She has grown CHIRLA into one of the nation's largest and most effective immigrant rights organizations that organize, advocates, educates, and provides legal services to all immigrants.Angelica is a state and national leader in the advocacy for immigration reform and immigrant justice.  She was instrumental in the formation of and serves on the Executive Committee of the Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM) and the National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA), two of the country's largest immigrant rights coalitions.She graduated from Occidental College with a B.A. in History and a B.A. in Sociology in 1993.  In 2007, Occidental College awarded her an Honorary Doctorate for her many contributions making her one of the youngest persons to earn such an honor in the college's history.Chapters is a multi-part series concerning the history and the lessons of civil rights violations or civil liberties injustices carried out against communities or populations—including civil rights violations or civil liberties injustices that are perpetrated on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, immigration status, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.This project was made possible with support from Chapman University and The California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.Guest: Angelica SalasHosts: Jon-Barrett IngelsProduced by: Past Forward

Richard North Patterson is an American fiction writer, attorney and political commentator. His new legal thriller is TRIAL. Patterson graduated in 1968 from Ohio Wesleyan University and has been awarded that school's Distinguished Achievement Citation and his national fraternity's Alumni Achievement Award. He is a 1971 graduate of the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, and a recipient of that University's President's Award for Distinguished Alumni and its President's Award for Excellence. He has served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Ohio; a trial attorney for the Securities & Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C.; and was the SEC's liaison to the Watergate Special Prosecutor. More recently, Patterson was a partner in the San Francisco office of McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Enersen before retiring from practice in 1993. He has served on the boards of his undergraduate and law schools, the National Partnership for Women and Families, the Family Violence Prevention Fund, PEN Center West, the Regional Panel For The Selection of White House Fellows, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, and the Renew Democracy Initiative, and was Chairman of Common Cause, the grassroots citizens lobby founded by John W. Gardner. He now serves on the Advisory Council of J Street, the pro-Israel, pro-peace advocacy group, and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

The impact of years of COVID-19 pandemic learning disruptions is coming into focus, and the picture is not good. To address the challenges P-12 students face, the Biden administration launched the National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) in July 2022 and followed up last month with a call for colleges and universities to partner with their local school systems to help. The NPSS's Mariko Yoshisato Cavey visits the podcast to discuss how campuses can get involved. Tweet suggestions, links, and questions to @ACEducation or podcast@acenet.edu.  Here are some of the links and references from this week's show: National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) The NPSS Higher Education Coalition NPSS Guidance for Institutions of Higher Education FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Launches National Effort to Support Student Success The White House | July 5, 2022 Key Policy Letters Signed by the Education Secretary or Deputy Secretary Department of Education | May 10, 2023 Mobilizing the Higher Education Community to Support P-12 Pandemic Recovery Getting Smart | May 19, 2023 COVID-19 Learning Delay and Recovery: Where do US States Stand? McKinsey & Company | January 11, 2023 ‘Devastating': Pandemic Learning Loss Needs Urgent Attention in U.S., National Survey Finds Yahoo News | May 15, 2023 From the introduction:  More Borrowers at Risk of Defaulting Inside Higher Ed | June 12, 2023 The Standoff Between Kevin McCarthy and Right-Wing House Republicans, Explained Vox | June 11, 2023 Student Loan Payments will be Due Starting in October, Department of Education Clarifies CNN | June 12, 2023 White House Prepares for Possibility Supreme Court Could Kill Student Loan Forgiveness Plan The Wall Street Journal | June 8, 2023

On the radio show this week we cover hope in motion in states like Michigan; why the recent introduction of the FAMILY Act (paid family/medical leave) and Healthy Families Act (earned sick days) is a big, BIG deal for everyone; we also celebrate the re-introduction of the MOMNIBUS, to help improve maternal health and advance health equity; and we close the show hearing what's on mom's minds – and what every candidate should know – from a top pollster in America.  *Special guests include: Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow, @mallorymcmorrow; Vasu Reddy, National Partnership for Women & Families, @NPWF; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder; and Celinda Lake, Lake Research Partners, @Lake_Research

On the radio show this week we cover hope in motion in states like Michigan; why the recent introduction of the FAMILY Act (paid family/medical leave) and Healthy Families Act (earned sick days) is a big, BIG deal for everyone; we also celebrate the re-introduction of the MOMNIBUS, to help improve maternal health and advance health equity; and we close the show hearing what's on mom's minds – and what every candidate should know – from a top pollster in America. *Special guests include: Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow, @mallorymcmorrow; Vasu Reddy, National Partnership for Women & Families, @NPWF; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder; and Celinda Lake, Lake Research Partners, @Lake_Research

In this episode of The Worker Experience, host Edgar Ndjatou speaks with Vasu Reddy, the Senior Policy Counsel for Economic Justice at the National Partnership for Women & Families. Here, they discuss the perpetual discrimination faced by pregnant, postpartum, parent or future parent workers, the PWFA and other protections . Learn about your workplace rights here. Transcribed version of this episode is coming soon.

Jocelyn Frye, former senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund and current president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, joins the podcast to discuss Equal Pay Day, how President Joe Biden's economic agenda is uplifting women and families, and why abortion is an economic issue. Colin also talks with lead producer Erin about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the House Freedom Caucus' extreme budget counterproposal.

This past Saturday, Howard University's Men's Basketball Team won its first conference championship in three decades in a razor-thin thriller, capping off an historic season that has witnessed a culmination of Head Coach Kenneth Blakeney's rebuilding efforts since being hired to helm the program in 2019.The Bison haven't been to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament (better known as “March Madness”) since before Bill Clinton was elected president, and today, at 2pm ET, they'll face off against defending champion University of Kansas in the opening round.And yet, it's only the second most impressive thing the team has done this season.Howard is one of the most prestigious colleges in the country and one of its leading HBCUs. The long list of notable alumni include Vice President Kamala Harris, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, Zora Neale Hurston, Toni Morrison, and numerous other politicians, journalists, writers, scientists, engineers, actors, activists — the list goes on and on.This past September, Coach Blakeney challenged the young men under his wing to choose a season-long social justice project that honors the legacy of activism at Howard. They could pick any issue for which to advocate, so long as they worked as a team to advance the cause.The young men deliberated and came back to Blakeney with their choice: Black maternal health, one of the most overlooked public health disparities in a country that already isn't known for its commitment to protecting the health of expectant mothers and pregnant people generally.The team landed on this issue because of the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade and their place as male students on a campus where women make up more than 70 percent of the student body.The statistics on Black maternal health in the United States are harrowing. According to the National Partnership for Women & Families, Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, which cannot be explained away by simply pointing to economic barriers. Black women and pregnant people across income and education levels are more vulnerable to fatal pregnancy outcomes than most economically-disadvantaged white women. But how?As with so many other traumatic barriers for Black Americans in the public square, it goes back to systemic racism. Even Black women with wealth and access to high quality health care environments still experience disproportionate fatal outcomes.This is a sobering summary from “Research Overview of Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in the United States” by the Center for Reproductive Rights:“Past and present experiences with racial discrimination shape Black patients' interactions with their medical providers, and stereotypes, implicit bias, and mistrust continue to interfere with care. Studies show that Black patients are treated differently than White patients with the same symptoms, receiving fewer diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and even less pain medication.”It's pretty severe. I encourage folks to attend a screening of the new documentary “Birthing Justice,” from executive producer and Olympic Track & Field Champion Allyson Felix, who experienced her own horrific complications during childbirth as a Black woman. The film brilliantly lays out how systemic racism lies at the root of all this.Coach Blackeney and the staff at Howard embraced the team's advocacy project, working over the past six months to bring greater attention to the issue and getting the D.C. community more involved along the way.It started with the team attending a panel on Black maternal health at the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference, with Congresswomen Alma Adams (NC-12) and Lauren Underwood (IL-14), where they kicked off their season with a screening of “Birthing Justice.”In October, the team invited Fatima Goss-Graves, President of the National Women's Law Center, to campus for a discussion on Roe v. Wade, in order to contextualize the history of reproductive rights in the United States.For MLK Day of Service, the team organized a full day of preparing pregnancy care kits at Mamatoto Village in D.C., a health clinic that centers Black women in the community. Numerous elected officials, including Members of Congress, joined D.C. residents—myself included—to do the basic labor of sorting supplies and assembling the kits. (On a personal note, I never expected to have so much fun stuffing diapers and other pregnancy items into Ziplocs.)That same weekend, during halftime in a game against Morehouse, the teams joined together to present scholarships to single mothers at Howard. Later that month, they were invited to the White House to visit with Vice President Harris and discuss Black maternal health and also: barriers experienced by young Black men.Last month, the team hosted their own screening of “Birthing Justice” for the student body on campus and organized a panel featuring team captain Jelani Williams, Taylor Ware (legislative aide to Rep. Adams), Brianna Green (Director of Operations at Mamatoto Village), and Jaidyn Gambrell, President of Mothers of the Mecca, a student organization for mothers studying at Howard.It was after that screening that I had the chance to talk further with Coach Blakeney about the team. He and his young daughter were heading home and offered me a ride, and over the course of conversation, in which he humored my nerdy sports questions and talked about the team, it became crystal clear to me how the team has had so much success this season, on and off the court.Coach Blakeney is the kind of leader who embodies service to others. After playing on two national championship teams at Duke under Mike Krzyzewski (and being appointed team captain his senior year), he threw himself into coaching. He has spent his life mentoring young men, perfecting it as an art, and it shows.I'm sure he would tell you that the young men he's leading into March Madness this week deserve all the credit for the effort they've put into centering Black mothers this season, and that's certainly true. But it took someone to catalyze that motivation, and he was ready to spark the talent and empathy in these young men.In the 84 years that March Madness has existed, #16 seed teams have only pulled off one upset against their #1 seed team opponents (2018's thriller that saw UMBC defeat top seed Virginia in the opening round). It's a tradition to identify underdogs in these tournaments that perform well as the “Cinderella” of March Madness.I have no idea if the young men of Howard University will defeat reigning champ Kansas this afternoon, but if they put half as much heart on the court against the Jayhawks as they have into advocating for Black maternal health all season, we may all get a sports story for the ages and witness a real life fairy tale in the making.If you'd like to join me in financially supporting the team—who are massively underfunded compared to their opponents—make a tax-deductible donation to The Mecca Society and keep this amazing program going strong.Charlotte's Web Thoughts is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Charlotte's Web Thoughts at charlotteclymer.substack.com/subscribe

National Partnership for Woman & Families National Partnership for Woman & Families Senior Policy Analyst Jessica Mason talking with KGEZ about "Equal Pay Day is Today!  —The Day Women Begin Making as Much as Men" March 14th 2023

The Family and Medical Leave Act was hailed as revolutionary for its time when President Clinton signed it into law in 1993. Workers were guaranteed job protection if they needed to take time off to care for themselves, a newborn baby or a sick family member. Laura Barrón-López spoke with Jocelyn Frye of the National Partnership for Women and Families about its impact and the challenges ahead. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On the radio show this week we dive into 2023 to cover the latest with the care infrastructure policies (paid family/medical leave, childcare, home- and community-based services, and fair pay for care workers), the ongoing fight for everyone who needs access to abortioncare to have access, hear tips and tactics for effective action-taking and how every step we each take adds up to create victories, and share details about some late-breaking victories in 2022, like the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act finally passing! *Special guests include: Fatima Goss Graves, National Womens Law Center, @NWLC; Jocelyn Frye, National Partnership for Women and Families, @NPWF; Dawn Huckelbridge, Paid Leave for All, @PaidLeaveforAll; and Donna Norton, MomsRising, @MomsRising

New research from the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice shows that the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has devastated Latinas the most among people of color. In fact, nearly 6.5 million Latinas—42% of all Latinas ages 15-49—living in the 26 states that have banned or are likely to ban abortion. Elizabeth Estrada, New York Field and Advocacy Manger for NLIRJ, sits down with us to talk about what abortion access looked like for Latinas, immigrant communities, young people, and those in rural areas before and after the fall of Roe.  Before the Dobbs decision even came down, abortion was not inherently accessible for Latinas in the U.S. In April of 2022, Lizelle Herrera, a woman in the Rio Grande Valley, experienced criminalization and incarceration for a self-managed abortion. Additionally, Texas's six-week abortion ban, S.B. 8, has been hugely restrictive for many in the American southwest. These extremes have been a reality for marginalized communities already facing barriers to care long before Roe v. Wade was overturned.  With the Dobbs decision now in effect, many states do not offer abortion care, forcing people to travel out-of-state if they can find an appointment. States, in response, are seeking to criminalize that travel. For those who are undocumented or are perhaps living in border towns in the United States, there are already a host of challenges getting to a clinic in one's own state, let alone traveling far and wide within the country. Already facing increased surveillance, the presence of police and border control can often result in reproductive healthcare access being unrealized. Despite abortion being a widely popular issue among Latinx people, there is, unfortunately, a mass of mis- and disinformation targeted at the community. Content on social media sites can be targeted based on demographics in an effort to intentionally mislead people, often into using crisis pregnancy centers—brick-and-mortar organizations that frame themselves as medical providers but actually do not offer abortion care, instead often coercing and shaming patients into keeping pregnancies. That's why it's important to talk openly with our loved ones, share personal stories that dispel myths (if you feel comfortable and safe), become involved in grassroots work, and lobby our elected officials.  LinksNational Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice on TwitterNational Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice on FacebookImpact of Roe Overturning on Latinas from NLIRJ and National Partnership for Women and Families More information on the HEAL for Immigrant Families ActSupport the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!

On the radio show this week we dive into 2023 to cover the latest with the care infrastructure policies (paid family/medical leave, childcare, home- and community-based services, and fair pay for care workers), the ongoing fight for everyone who needs access to abortioncare to have access, hear tips and tactics for effective action-taking and how every step we each take adds up to create victories, and share details about some late-breaking victories in 2022, like the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act finally passing!   *Special guests include: Fatima Goss Graves, National Women's Law Center, @NWLC; Jocelyn Frye, National Partnership for Women and Families, @NPWF; Dawn Huckelbridge, Paid Leave for All, @PaidLeaveforAll; and Donna Norton, MomsRising, @MomsRising

This episode is sponsored by The Perfect Match.Take 30 minutes to create a quick mood board as a design exercise. You'll get a $50 USD gift card for your submission, and if your mood board communicates clearly, you might be a contestant on the live game show and play to win $1,000 USD and a Wacom* tablet! Don't freak out: submissions are not spec work and are only used as entries for game play.This month's mood board challenge is open to creatives residing in the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), the United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, Ireland, Finland, and the Netherlands. Government employees are NOT eligible to participate. Entrants that meet the requirements receive a $50 USD gift card and a $25 will be donated to the National Partnership for Women & Families on behalf of your entry.To learn more and play head to https://www.theperfectmatch.co/play*Game show contestants are eligible to win prizes sponsored by Wacom in September 2022.

This episode is sponsored by The Perfect Match.Take 30 minutes to create a quick mood board as a design exercise. You'll get a $50 USD gift card for your submission, and if your mood board communicates clearly, you might be a contestant on the live game show and play to win $1,000 USD and a Wacom* tablet! Don't freak out: submissions are not spec work and are only used as entries for game play.This month's mood board challenge is open to creatives residing in the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), the United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, Ireland, Finland, and the Netherlands. Government employees are NOT eligible to participate. Entrants that meet the requirements receive a $50 USD gift card and a $25 will be donated to the National Partnership for Women & Families on behalf of your entry.To learn more and play head to https://www.theperfectmatch.co/play*Game show contestants are eligible to win prizes sponsored by Wacom in September 2022.

Today, you'll learn about the cutest warriors helping humans on the front lines in the fight against climate change, an important new study that reveals how you can add years to your life, yes… years, and an ancient Mayan dental practice that added some flashy bling to their teeth.Otter's holding hands? Adorable, AND these little cuties are on the front lines of climate change. The Cutest Way to Fight Climate Change? Send in the Otters by Matt Simonhttps://www.wired.com/story/the-cutest-way-to-fight-climate-change-send-in-the-otters/Sea otter by Monterey Bay Aquariumhttps://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/animals-a-to-z/sea-otterHow sea otters can fight climate change by Ula Chrobakhttps://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210914-how-sea-otters-help-fight-climate-changeWhy combatting climate change just got a whole lot cuter by Carley Gomezhttps://www.abc10.com/article/tech/science/climate-change/combatting-climate-change/103-80d00b4a-adc0-4781-837a-aae073fa5bf1Companies hoping to grow carbon-sucking kelp may be rushing ahead of the science by James Templehttps://www.technologyreview.com/2021/09/19/1035889/kelp-carbon-removal-seaweed-sinking-climate-change/#:~:text=An%20expert%20panel%20assembled%20by,of%20carbon%20dioxide%20per%20year.Here are the 10 most popular cars in Boston by Jack Pickell​​https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/car-culture/2018/09/12/most-popular-cars-in-boston/#:~:text=The%20Boston%20Globe%20analyzed%20data,according%20to%20the%20newspaper's%20analysis.We all know we should eat healthy - but did you know it could add YEARS to your life? Yes. Years. Changing your diet could add up to 13 years to your life, study says by Sandee LaMottehttps://www.cnn.com/2022/02/08/health/longer-life-diet-wellness/index.htmlEstimating impact of food choices on life expectancy: A modeling study by Lars T. Fadnes, Jan-Magnus Økland, Øystein A. Haaland, and Kjell Arne Johansson https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1003889Dietary changes may extend life span by up to 10 years by Robby Bermanhttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/can-dietary-changes-extend-life-spanEating Less Red Meat and More of These ‘Key 3' Foods Could Add 10 Years to Your Life Expectancy by Kells McPhillipshttps://www.wellandgood.com/derm-check-winter-skyrizi/America's Women and the Wage Gap by The National Partnership for Women and Familieshttps://www.nationalpartnership.org/our-work/resources/economic-justice/fair-pay/americas-women-and-the-wage-gap.pdfWhy Good Nutrition is Important by Center for Science in the Public Interesthttps://www.cspinet.org/eating-healthy/why-good-nutrition-importantAn ancient Mayan dental practice was all about the bling, baby. The ancient Mayan practice of dental modification by Katelyn Greenhttps://sciworthy.com/what-did-the-ancient-maya-do-to-their-teeth/Mayans: Civilization, Culture & Empire by History.com Editorshttps://www.history.com/topics/ancient-americas/mayaBelize cave was Maya child sacrifice site by Bruce Bowerhttps://www.sciencenews.org/article/belize-cave-was-maya-child-sacrifice-siteThis Exhibition Has Real Bite by Roslyn Sulcashttps://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/07/arts/design/teetDr. Verdugo's Research Papershttps://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Cristina-Verdugo-2113635702Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.