Released on October 17, 2024
The October calendar highlights some important dates for LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Today, October 16, is International Pronouns Day, celebrated on the third Wednesday of October as a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of respecting individuals’ chosen pronouns and fostering an inclusive environment for all. And this past Friday was National Coming Read more …
Released on October 14, 2024
Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a day to honor and recognize the First Peoples of America. President Biden became the first U.S. President to formally commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 2021, but it is not yet a federal holiday. However, the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Act has been introduced in Congress to designate the second Monday Read more …
Released on October 11, 2024
On this International Day of the Girl, let’s work to eliminate the obstacles, barriers, and systemic forms of discrimination that keep girls from reaching their full potential, and realizing their vision of the future they want.
Released on October 10, 2024
Everyone is impacted by mental health conditions—including friends, family members, coworkers and neighbors who don’t live with a mental health condition themselves.
Released on October 7, 2024
Without financial independence, women lack what they need to be safe and successful. Poverty is a policy consequence caused by a lack of commitment to programs like an expanded child tax credit, raising the minimum wage, advancing policies to promote equal pay, universal paid family and medical leave, affordable and accessible childcare and reforming federal Read more …