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Check It Out: Is the Playing Field Level for Women and Girls at Your School?

An Athletics Equity Checklist for Student, Athletes, Coaches, Parents, Administrators, and Advocates

The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) is a non-profit organization that has been working since 1972 to expand the possibilities for women and girls at work, in school, and in their communities. Read more »

Insecure & Unequal: Poverty Among Women and Families 2000-2012

This report provides a gender analysis of national and state poverty and income data for 2012, released by the Census Bureau in September 2013. Read more »

Early Learning with Funding from Tobacco Tax

President Obama’s proposal would ensure that 2 million low- and moderate-income children have access to high-quality preschool — and it would prevent 1.7 million kids from becoming smokers later in life. Find out more at http://www.smarthealthykids.org/.

We've Got You Covered: What Women Need To Know About Health Care Enrollment

The health care law—sometimes called Obamacare—will make health coverage more affordable and easier to obtain for millions of American women. Starting in October, millions of American women will be able to enroll in new, affordable insurance, with coverage effective as early as January 1, 2014.

A Strong Start Makes a Difference

Early Learning! Lots of people are talking about it and we wanted to hear from the educators and parents who regularly witness the powerful effects of high-quality early learning. We asked individuals across the country to tell us about their experiences and what early learning has meant to the children in their lives. Read more »

The Affordable Care Act: Making Insurance Work

This report looks at the ways in which the Affordable Care Act improves insurance coverage, ensuring that premium dollars go towards high quality, affordable, and reliable plans. We will also introduce a few of the millions of Americans who will benefit, and in some cases are already benefitting from, these health insurance reforms.

The Third Shift: Child Care Needs and Access for Working Mothers in Restaurants

This report from Restaurant Opportunities Center United examines the child care needs of mothers working in the restaurant industry. NWLC contributed to the report.

Click here to read the full report.

The High Price of Tax Loopholes

Americans for Tax Fairness and the National Women's Law Center co-authored a report outlining the high price of tax loopholes. The choice is clear: more tax cuts for the rich and big corporations, or more service cuts that hurt average Americans and fewer investments that offer opportunities for a better future. Read more »