Working for Women

For far too long, low-income, particularly women of color, have been disproportionately affected by the implementation of Hyde. Such blatant discrimination not only limits critical access to reproductive health services, but can also have a crushing impact on a woman's economic mobility. Read more »

My colleagues and I in Wisconsin's Democratic congressional delegation would like to thank the DOJ for ensuring that all voters, regardless of party affiliation or political ideology, have the right to take part in our democracy, free of needles complexity, discrimination, or intimidation. Read more »

I am comforted to know that the Soldiers Home has a future, and that its future is rooted in serving veterans. Read more »

This case is certain to have a significant and positive impact on women throughout the country and I applaud the Court for standing on the side of women. Read more »

It is my sincere hope that my bill will help eradicate the stigma associated with poverty and engage the American public in a substantive dialogue regarding the struggles of working- and middle-class families. Read more »

I sincerely hope my colleagues across the aisle will remember that their war against poverty must not be waged against those trying to escape it. Read more »

by Lauren Victoria BurkeOn April 20, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that Harriet Tubman will be on the $20. Several members of the Congressional Black Caucus spoke to the NNPA News Wire about the historic tribute to Tubman. One of the most important heroes in American history, Tubman was an abolitionist and spy for the Union Army and a leader of the Underground… Read more »

Water access is a fundamental human right no matter where you live. Dr. Kim and his team have the responsibility to put the World Bank's mission – alleviating global poverty – above the pursuit of profits. This institution must take that responsibility much more seriously, especially when it comes to water, or it will fail the very people it is supposed to be serving. Read more »

Rather than taking a page out of Donald Trump's anti-immigrant playbook, Congress' collective focus should center on pursuing comprehensive immigration reform and supporting the hard-working immigrant families who are woven into the cultural tapestry of this great nation. Read more »

I'd like to thank President Obama for his leadership in providing all Americans with access to quality health care coverage and for recognizing Milwaukee's commitment to ensuring healthy outcomes for everyone in our community. Read more »