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Legislators Seek More Restrictions on Abortion Across the U.S.
A new wave of conservative legislators took office in November and since that time, have made many attempts to restrict abortion and impose further impediments on women seeking abortions. Lawmakers across the United States have introduced bills and/or passed laws in...
WLP Signs Onto Amicus Brief for Female Walmart Employees
The United States Supreme Court is set to hear a sex discrimination case brought against the largest private employer in the states. Although Walmart v. Dukes began with a small group of female workers, it has since grown into a class action including close to 1.5...
Paid Sick-Leave Bill Approved by Philadelphia City Council Committee
We’ve all seen the T.V. commercial sponsored by the PA Department of Health which states “your job is to stay at home when you’re sick,” but for the 41% of workers in Philadelphia who have no access to earned sick days, staying home because of illness is easier said...
March is National Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month in the United States. The theme for this year is “Our History is Our Strength.” This theme pays tribute to the millions of women who have taken action to help create a better world for the times in which they lived, as well as for future...
Governor’s Budget Includes Decrease for Cash Assistance Program
Governor Tom Corbett’s proposed budget for 2011-12 has been released, and it shows interesting trends in funding to the Department of Public Welfare. The governor has proposed increasing funds for Medicaid, which is a good development for the state. Enrollment in...
