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A Platform for Progress: Building a Better Future for Women and Their Families

August 31, 2008

Throughout history, the actions of Congress, the President and the courts have had a tremendous impact on the progress of women and girls at school, in the workplace, and in almost every other aspect of their lives.

Partners in Access: A Toolkit for Working with State Pharmacy Boards to Stop Refusals in the Pharmacy

February 15, 2008

State advocates can play a key role in stopping refusals in the pharmacy by working with state pharmacy boards. Pharmacy boards are state administrative agencies that have the power to enforce pharmacy laws, develop pharmacy regulations and policies, and discipline pharmacists and pharmacies. They wield enormous power and are usually easier to approach and quicker to act than legislatures.

Budget Woes: President Bush's FY 2009 Budget Seeks to Lock in Gains for the Rich, Cut Services for Women and Families

February 06, 2008

This report outlines President Bush's FY 2009 budget proposal and the damaging effects it would have on women and families.

Application of Research Findings on Issues Surrounding Reproductive Health and Abortion

January 11, 2008

On behalf of NWLC and Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Peter D. Hart Research Associates, Inc., undertook a comprehensive research project lasting throughout most of 2007 focused on issues surrounding reproductive health and abortion. The quantitative portion of this research, the findings of which are reported here, comprised a large-scale national survey of 1,870 registered voters with oversamples of African-American and Hispanic voters.

Restoring Effective Protections for Students Against Sexual Harassment in Schools: Moving Beyond the Gebser and Davis Standards

January 02, 2008

This article explains the impact of two Supreme Court cases—Gebser v. Lago Vista Independent School District and Davis v. Monroe County Board of Education—on an individual’s ability to bring a successful lawsuit under Title IX.  The article explains why the current Title IX standards for sexual harassment claims are unsound and explores promising federal and state law solutions that could both restore the right to recovery for students who experience harassment in school and provide meaningful incentives for school districts to promote safe school environments.

A Center Piece of the PreK Puzzle: Providing State Prekindergarten in Child Care Centers

December 20, 2007

A Center Piece of the PreK Puzzle: Providing State Prekindergarten in Child Care Centers highlights the opportunities and challenges for child care centers providing state-funded prekindergarten programs, and offers strategies for ensuring that child care centers are able to fully participate in state prekindergarten initiatives and offer high-quality early education programs.