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Dr. Evonne Kaho describes her motivation to speak out after surviving workplace sexual assault: "Because someone else—maybe another Black trans woman in a state that doesn’t see her, much less believe her—might come across my words and know that they are not alone. That is worth everything."
Today is #BlackWomensEqualPay Day, and our message is clear: PAY BLACK WOMEN. Black women working full-time, year-round are paid only 65 cents for every dollar white men are paid & face a wage gap in basically every occupation. That gap costs them more than a million dollars throughout their lives.
These headlines may read like Onion articles, but the real-life impact of Hegseth's "leadership" is that women, trans people, and people of color are being fired, pulled off promotion lists, and losing what little access to reproductive health care they had. He's a threat to every person who serves.
Today marks four years since the Supreme Court lawlessly overturned the constitutional right to an abortion that was protected by Roe v. Wade.
Jaribu Hill shows up. An award-winning civil & human rights attorney, she has dedicated her career to supporting the most marginalized & vulnerable among us. Read about her experience supporting survivors both in and out of court: https://bit.ly/43zRttX
The @splcenter.org is being targeted not because it’s dangerous, but because it’s an effective civil rights org. Today’s hearing is a distraction. 55 years of civil rights work will not be undone.
ICYMI: Last night, in an unsigned shadow docket decision, the Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use a blatantly racist congressional map in a dramatic expansion of last month's Callais decision that decimated the Voting Rights Act.
It’s Pride Month, and we’d like to take this opportunity amid rising violence against trans people to remind you that supporting women and being a TERF are mutually exclusive. 💖
We'll be at the Spirits game in DC on Saturday to spread a simple message: ALL kids deserve the chance to find community in sports. But right now, harmful state legislation to keep trans girls out of sports is at the Supreme Court. Sign the pledge in solidarity: https://bit.ly/3S6Yfok #OneForAll
“This is not a failure of individual courage; it is a systemic failure.” That is how Sam Schultz describes their experience coming forward after enduring traumatic abuse—and their fight for justice. Sam is a Silence Breaker: someone who spoke up, blew the whistle & made others feel less alone.
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The dismantling of the Voting Rights Act is a reminder that we have unfinished business. This fight is ours—and we are going to finish it. Join us: https://blackpowerwarroom.com/dayofaction/
Child care in our country is broken—1 in 3 families spend more on child care than rent, care workers earn poverty-level wages while having their health care & SNAP benefits cut, all while corporations are raising prices on everything from gas to groceries. The system is unaffordable & unsustainable.
A fourth-year medical student, Emily Anibal was a plaintiff in a class action lawsuit against her supervisor who sexually harassed & abused dozens of women employees at several McDonald’s franchises in Michigan. Read her story (and those of our other Silence Breakers): https://bit.ly/4etLq0G
The FACE Act is a necessity. Full stop. No one should face threats of physical violence just to get to their job or to see a medical provider—and that includes abortion providers & patients seeking access to care. Thank you, Professor Jessica Waters, for fighting for the safety of our clinics.
Happy May Day! Today we celebrate workers, unions, and everything they’ve done for us. And in case you didn't know: Women who are union members experience more economic security for themselves and their families than nonunion members—including better wages.
The Department of Labor might be silent on #WomenInApprenticeshipDay, but we aren't. Women in the trades are already leading the way. Apprenticeships build stable careers and change lives. We get it done. 🛠️ #WomenInTheTrades
Sexual Assault Awareness Month might be coming to a close, but we’re committed to supporting survivors year round. That's why we’re launching Silence Breakers today: a project dedicated to uplifting stories from survivors of workplace sexual harassment & the attorneys advocating on their behalf.
People matter. Kids matter. Sports should include everyone. Let’s build a future where every kid feels safe, valued and supported in sports and in our communities. A future where kids can grow up knowing they matter.
These 88 companies collectively made $105 BILLION in income last year — and they paid ZERO dollars in taxes. We paid our taxes. Mega-corporations should too. Take action now: https://act.nwlc.org/a/tell-congress-restore-cuts-to-care-and-food-and-tax-the-rich?ms-social
“If you were talking about any other employment setting... you would wonder if you had a pattern.” @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social went on @democracynow.org to discuss the recent resignations of representatives Swalwell & Gonzales amidst sexual assault allegations—and why the story is far from over.
It’s Tax Day, and while most of us have paid our fair share, some people haven’t. The billionaire class, that is—thanks to the Big, Ugly Bill passed by Trump and Republican leaders in Congress last year.
Today is #AANHPIEqualPay Day where we recognize the wage gap between Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander women and white non-Hispanic men. According to NAPAWF, AANHPI women are paid about 83¢ to every $1.
BREAKING: Today, along with @lawyerscomm.bsky.social , @legaldefensefund.bsky.social & Advocates for Youth, we're calling on colleges nationwide to publicly reaffirm their commitments to opportunity, inclusion & academic freedom by supporting the Foundational Values for Higher Education compact.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. To any survivor who might be reading this: we send our love, gratitude, and solidarity to you—and our promise to keep fighting for a world where we have true justice and accountability for survivors.
Happy Transgender Day of Visibility 🩵🩷🤍 Your joy and resilience makes our movement and our world better. There is no future without trans people, and there is no safety for all of us without safety for trans people. We promise to keep fighting for trans rights, today and always.
Caregiving is one of the biggest affordability challenges facing American families. Today, we joined leaders, advocates, and experts at the Congressional Dads Caucus on the Caregiving Crisis to discuss solutions that can bridge the gaps in America’s caregiving economy.
In 1993, Dr. Gunn was murdered by an anti-abortion extremist. Today, we honor his legacy and the continued courage of abortion providers everywhere. #CelebrateAbortionProviders