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Community colleges are key drivers of upward economic mobility. But lack of access to sexual and repro health care can lead to harmful interruptions in students' education. Dr. Martinique Free joined @rePROsFightBack to talk about how IWPR’s Connect for Success initiative works with partners and students across the country to ensure community college students have the resources they need to succeed. reprosfightback.com/episodes-blog/…

The US has the highest maternal death rate among wealthy nations, with profound racial and ethnic disparities. Accurate data is crucial for addressing this crisis. Learn more about why IWPR supports continued MMRIA data collection. Learn more: iwpr.org/iwpr-comments-…

IWPR celebrates International Women's Day!

We're thrilled that IWPR President & CEO Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, PhD, is a keynote speaker for this year’s @CBMHRJ_Tufts conference, “Women‘s Health Now: Innovations, Equity, and Whole-person care.” Register today! bmhc.vfairs.com/en/ #BMHC2026 #BlackMaternalHealth #Motherhood #HealthEquity #IWPR

One year, incalculable harm. Since taking office again exactly one year ago, Donald Trump has systematically undermined reproductive rights and health care access. Let's look at the results. 🧵

Policymakers should be working to protect and expand access to medication abortion, not attacking the medication millions of women have used safely for 25 years. Read more in IWPR’s federal policy agenda: iwpr.org/promoting-acce…

Social workers keep our communities functioning—but too often, they’re underpaid, overworked, and undervalued. A new IWPR policy brief takes an intersectional look at Black women in social work, who face racism, sexism, burnout, and a 22.2% pay gap compared to other workers with master’s degrees. Read the brief to learn why equity in pay, working conditions, and licensure matters—for care workers and for all of us. iwpr.org/essential-but-…

Today is the final day of IWPR’s 2025 Giving Campaign! There’s still time to double your impact—thanks to the incredible generosity of IWPR’s Board of Directors, all gifts made before midnight will be matched up to $15,000. Let’s close out this campaign strong and fuel another year of powerful, equity-driven research and action! Give today! bit.ly/48gB80k

Dr. Jamila Taylor, President & CEO of IWPR, reflects on how congressional inaction on ACA tax credits is deepening economic uncertainty for women—especially Black women—and families nationwide: "As Americans head into the holidays, what will loom over the celebration is the failure of this GOP-led Congress to extend the expiring ACA tax credits, leaving millions to face rising health care costs or simply go without. For countless women and families, the weight of elevated inflation and the rising unemployment rate—especially for Black women—is too much to shoulder. As congressional leadership exacerbates economic uncertainty and destroys health and financial stability, ask yourself: Whose 'golden age' is this?"

Not only do women earn only 80.1 cents to the dollar for men, the slowing pace of wage growth for women means the dream of pay equity is moving further into the future, making inflation increases even more painful for women and their families. iwpr.org/the-generation…

Inflation is still higher than wage growth for women – women only saw their wages rise by a statistically insignificant 1.5% in 2024 according to the latest Census data. iwpr.org/iwprs-new-nati…

CPI Report: Inflation increases by less than anticipated in November, late and missing data due to government shutdown clouds interpretation Overall inflation rose by 2.7% this month compared to last November, lower than expected by economists. However, due to the recent government shutdown, data was not collected on prices in October, and collection efforts started later than usual in November, potentially coinciding with holiday retail discounts for some items, making clear interpretation of inflation trends difficult.

This year reminded us that the fight for gender equity isn’t over—but IWPR isn’t backing down. Your support fuels the research, advocacy, and data-driven solutions that move women forward. And right now, every gift made before Dec. 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar by IWPR’s Board—up to $15,000. Double your impact. Stand with IWPR. Give today! bit.ly/48gB80k

Thank you to @SenWarren @RosaDeLauro and @janschakowsky for reintroducing the #SchedulesThatWork Act and the #PartTimeWorker Bill of Rights Act to help workers get the fair treatment they deserve at work, with a schedule that meets their needs and addressing the challenges facing part-time workers. Read more from IWPR on why we support this legislation for workers: iwpr.org/better-workpla…

Under these tenuous economic circumstances, the longest-ever federal government shutdown stalled economic activity. It remains to be seen how the shutdown will impact the future trajectory, but evidence is increasing that women, as both workers and consumers, are in a tenuous position. And with Black women’s employment outcomes as a leading indicator, we may all be facing a worsening economy in coming months.

The labor market added only 64K jobs in November, compared to 261K jobs added in November 2024. 24K of those jobs went to women last month. The most recent data for September also show inflation at 3.0% year-over-year, higher than 2.4% last November. All evidence is pointing toward an economic slowdown in the first year of the new administration.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics just released the Employment Situation Summary (also known as the “Jobs Report”) after a delay due to the federal government shutdown. For women over 20, the #unemployment rate decreased to 4.1%, equal with men’s unemployment rate. Black women had the highest unemployment rate among all groups of women at 7.1%.

Infertility affects millions of people worldwide — yet access to care remains uneven, expensive, and often overlooked. As global fertility rates fall, the World Health Organization has released its first-ever global infertility guidelines, offering a critical framework to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment around the world. In her new Forbes article, IWPR's Dr. Jamila K. Taylor breaks down what these guidelines mean — and why they matter for reproductive health, equity, and policy. 🔗 Read more: forbes.com/sites/jamilata…

The OBBB’s health care cuts are a direct threat to women’s health and our economy. More than 14 million people—disproportionately women of color—are expected to lose coverage. Communities already facing provider shortages are likely to see clinics close. The Black maternal health crisis will deepen under these provisions. IWPR’s new brief breaks down what these harmful policies mean for women, families, and the nation’s economic future. Read more: iwpr.org/threats-to-wom…