Hi Friend,

You already know the scary truth– the last day to vote is just a week away. We’ve said it over and over– when we vote, we win. Together we’ll fight for a country with an economy that works for everyone, where we can care for ourselves and our loved ones, control our bodies, and live on a safe and sustainable planet. And together, we’ll prove again that the leadership of women of color leads to a brighter future for everyone.

We’re counting on you to show up and show out next week and every week after that because our mission doesn’t end at the polls. We need you on the streets, at the table, and ready to fight because achieving an economically just world has to be won piece by piece and election by election. 

In Solidarity, 

Mica Whitfield and Ashley Panelli
Co-Presidents & CEOs

Lilly Ledbetter inspired the Fair Pay Act advocated for by 9to5. The legislation helped advance women toward equal pay for equal work. Lilly Ledbetter was a supervisor at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. when she received an anonymous note telling her the salaries of three male managers. From Lilly we learned an essential lesson- talking about your pay with your coworkers is critical!

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The Parents Aren’t Alright 

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Despite federal protections, LGBTQ+ people are being mistreated at work

LGBTQ+ people experience high rates of workplace harassment and discrimination at work and that has real consequences on their career path and economic freedom.