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Are Working Fathers Getting ‘Daddy Tracked’?

“Can’t your wife do that?” “I always put my career first, and my family turned out fine.” “Must be nice to go home early.” (Said to a father after he said he was leaving to take care of his sick child.) These are all real statements that managers have said to men seeking to be more present in their families’ lives.

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Why We Need to Let Parents Use Campaign Funds for Childcare

Childcare affects candidates both up and down the ballot—local races tend to attract fewer resources and donors, while city elected officials are still tasked with making major decisions affecting constituents’ lives.

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Respect for Democracy — and Women — Is Required to Solve Climate Change

Often, the global climate discourse centers on the logistics of cutting emissions and mitigating the effects of climate change, as well as mobilizing resources to guarantee the security of vulnerable communities. However, an equally crucial but less discussed aspect is the role of democratic freedoms — free speech, assembly, and access to information — in shaping climate justice and solutions.