Working Parents

Children's Defense Fund Founder: McCain Will Leave Millions Of Children Uninsured

Diane Tucker | Posted 09.24.2008 | Home


Diane Tucker

"Sen. McCain has no specific plan for children. We keep a Congressional scorecard... Senator McCain received the lowest score of anyone in the Senate in 2007."

Should a Mother With a New Baby Run for Vice President?

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach | Posted 09.10.2008 | Living


Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Parenting is not a responsibility that can be put on hold for months at a time. Our candidates can show the nation that families matter at least as much as the White House.

Peaceful Revolution: Moms Take On School Calendar

Rhonda Present | Posted 06.02.2008 | Living


Rhonda Present

Most moms of school-age children are in the workforce today (a whopping 70% of us) but you wouldn't know it if you glanced at a typical school calendar.

Moms Movement Voices Progressive Ideal

Nanette Fondas | Posted 05.12.2008 | Living


Nanette Fondas

Many election-year observers have noted the absence of a compelling idea or framework to unite the electorate in the Presidential race. But while candidates, leaders, and pundits strain to articulate a vision, a group of mothers may well have done it.

NY Women's Agenda Spotlights the Need for Equal Pay Legislation

Debra Condren | Posted 04.16.2008 | Politics


Debra Condren

The NY City Council is holding a hearing to review two resolutions in support of state and federal fair pay legislation.

The Real Gender Gap? Count the Dads in the Pediatrician's Office

Laura Vanderkam | Posted 11.26.2007 | Living


Laura Vanderkam

If fathers only make 9% of pediatrician visits solo, that means we're a long way from domestic equality.

A Peaceful Revolution: Difficult Coin Toss: Lose Your Job or Risk Your Child's Health

Lois Capps and Amy Garcia | Posted 10.29.2007 | Living


Lois Capps and Amy Garcia

State and local governments require a series of vaccines before students attend school. Yet many parents cannot afford the time off from work they need to get their children essential vaccinations.