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Rallying Together Around Issues Critical to Women and Families at NOW...
IWPR staff and interns attended the NOW Conference in June. By Ann DeMeulenaere Weedon The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) had the opportunity to participate in the National Organization...
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New BLS Data Confirm Unequal Access to Paid Leave Among U.S. Workers
By Kevin Miller and Caroline Dobuzinskis Today the Bureau of Labor Statistics released data from the American Time Use Survey (ATUS) on access to and use of paid leave by American workers. This is the...
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Election 2012: What Can We Learn Now from Women’s Equality Day?
This article by Susan Bailey is reposted from the blog, Girl with Pen (girlwpen.com). This year marked the 41st anniversary of Women’s Equality Day, marked each year on August 26th to commemorate the...
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Four Key Policy Priorities for Women Missing from Election Debate
By Caroline Dobuzinskis and Mallory Mpare As we head into the elections, and looking forward, what are some of the less-talked about issues that will be important to women after November 6? Women are...
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New Guide to Illustrate Women’s Needs in the MENA Region
By Caroline Dobuzinskis A new toolkit by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) with funding from the Canadian International...
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The ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Fix—Good, Bad, and Ugly
There’s a lot of good news in the deal negotiated by the White House and Congress that resulted in the passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act, signed yesterday by the President. First, we should...
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Don’t Know Much About Mentoring? Here’s How You Learn More
By Kenneth Quinnell This article was originally posted on the AFL-CIO website. January is National Mentoring Month 2013, and the Institute for Women’s Policy Research and the Berger-Marks Foundation...
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I “Heart” Restaurant Workers
Heading out this Valentine’s Day? Keep restaurant workers’ well-being in-mind. By Courtney Kishbaugh Valentine’s Day is the second most popular day to dine out, according to the National Restaurant...
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In Memoriam: Mariam K. Chamberlain, 1918–2013
Dr. Mariam K. Chamberlain, a founding member of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research and the founding president of the National Council for Research on Women, was the driving force behind the...
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The Real Value of In-Home Care Work in the United States
By Caroline Dobuzinskis Baby Boomers, estimated at nearly 80 million in the United States, began turning 65 in 2011.By 2020, the population of older adults is expected to grow to 55 million from 40.4...
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One on One with Professor and Expert on Women in Politics, Dr. Michele L. Swers
Dr. Michele Swers, Associate Professor, Department of Government, Georgetown University. By Caroline Dobuzinskis Throughout this month, IWPR will be interviewing speakers appearing at our 25th...
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One on One with Rosa DeLauro, Congresswoman and Champion for Women and Families
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro speaking at IWPR’s 25th anniversary event. By Caroline Dobuzinskis Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro is known in Washington, D.C., is a champion for women. Her dedication and...
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Shining a Light on the Wage Gap
Fifty years after the Equal Pay Act, employment discrimination persists but is harder to see. By Dr. Heidi Hartmann When the Equal Pay Act (EPA) was passed 50 years ago, discrimination was, in many...
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President’s Message: Fall 2015
By Heidi Hartmann It has been a great year for IWPR. Among many report releases, strong press coverage, and great exposure in the popular media, I want to particularly share with you my excitement at...
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5 Things to Know in Advance of Tonight’s Debate
In advance of tonight’s first presidential debate, IWPR helps you get up to speed on these five top women’s policy issues: Improving Women’s Access to Good Jobs Can Narrow the Wage Gap A College...
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Job Training and Support Services In-The-News: Week of October 17, 2016
Weekly Roundup of the news on women and supportive services in job training programs. By Gladys McLean Job training can provide an entry into family-sustaining jobs and careers. Many women in job...
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Job Training and Support Services In-The-News: Week of October 24, 2016
Weekly Roundup of the news on women and supportive services in job training programs. By Gladys McLean Job training can provide an entry into family-sustaining jobs and careers. Many women in job...
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Job Training and Support Services In-The-News: Week of October 31, 2016
Weekly Roundup of the news on women and supportive services in job training programs. By Gladys McLean Job training can provide an entry into family-sustaining jobs and careers. Many women in job...
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Job Training and Support Services In-The-News: Week of November 14, 2016
Weekly Roundup of the news on women and supportive services in job training programs. By Gladys McLean Job training can provide an entry into family-sustaining jobs and careers. Many women in job...
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Happy Labor Day from IWPR!
Dear IWPR Supporters and Colleagues, Today we celebrate Labor Day. As we enjoy the last days of summer, I would like to take a moment to remember the day’s true meaning—a time to honor the...
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