Working for Women

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 Railroad. The “railroad” was a network of abolitionists, activists and other associates created in the early 1800s and ut... 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

by Tara HaelleSudden infant death syndrome, suffocation, abusive head trauma from being shaken, unexplained sudden death… There are a number of tragic ways an infant can unexpectedly die, leaving parents confused and heartbroken with grief. While nothing can take away that pain, many parents want answers more than anything else: Why did their baby die? Could it have been prevented? The first step to getting those answers is data: Thorough investigations and autopsies conducted in a standardized ... Read more

by Ginny UnderwoodWASHINGTON – More than 100 people accepted the invitation to attend a congressional briefing, Violence Against Women and Implementation of VAWA 2013 Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction held February 23, 2016 in Washington, D.C. "VAWA was a major step but it was just the beginning to restoring to Indian tribes - sovereign nations - the authority to protect women," said Congressman Xavier Becerra. "I want to thank those tribes who are implementing tribal jurisdiction ... Read more