Today, June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), issued the anticipated ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This means that abortion is no longer Constitutionally protected in the United States, leaving this fundamental right at the mercy of state governments and creating a patchwork of jurisdictions where abortion care… Continue Reading Roe v. Wade Overturned: What You Need to Know
By Christine Sloane, YWCA USA Finally. After more than 200 years, the Supreme Court of the United States is a step closer to being representative of the nation it serves. Today will go down in history as a victory for America, women, and communities of color. However, the fact that it’s taken centuries to nominate… Continue Reading Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson: Herstory Made on the Supreme Court
By Judy Hutton CEO, YWCA Princeton Is racism holding up immigration reform? We will ask that question today, April 25, in Princeton, N.J., when we join 350,000 people in 1,400 cities and towns and publicly pledge to stand against racism! To think this grassroots initiative started with the women of the YWCA Trenton and Princeton! Its nationwide replication… Continue Reading Is Racism Holding Up Immigration Reform?
by Desiree Hoffman YWCA USA Advocacy and Policy Director I hate to admit it but I had big Sally Jesse Raphael glasses with thick coke bottle lenses in the ’80s. I rocked crimped hair and loved my stirrup leggings even though my first pair had holes in them because they were hand me downs. I… Continue Reading Eyeglasses, Sally Jesse and the ACA
by Felicia Collins Correia CEO, YWCA Tulsa, Okla. YWCA Tulsa has operated an immigrant and refugee program for nearly 30 years, serving newcomers to Tulsa through classes, document filing support, legal assistance, health programs, and advocacy. Thousands of people have come through our doors for decades, and we’ve seen up close the impact that federal… Continue Reading Closer to the DREAM: Obama’s New Policy a Good First Step for Young, Undocumented Immigrants