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The Care Disconnect: Americans Misjudge Care Realities, But Know Families Need Help

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Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

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Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

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Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate
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Rebuilding American Democracy Through Public Participation

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Vicki Shabo Submits Letter to U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Praising Universal Paid Family and Medical Leave Provisions in the Build Back Better Act Ahead of Legislative Markup

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Vicki Shabo Submits Letter to U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Praising Universal Paid Family and Medical Leave Provisions in the Build Back Better Act Ahead of Legislative Markup

Sep 8, 2021

Paid Leave Expert’s Statement on Budget Resolution

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Paid Leave Expert’s Statement on Budget Resolution

Aug 9, 2021

Congressional Leaders Just Pledged to Pass Paid Leave This Year — Here’s How We Got Here

Congressional Leaders Just Pledged to Pass Paid Leave This Year — Here’s How We Got Here

Aug 5, 2021

Vicki Shabo Testifies Before the U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee

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Vicki Shabo Testifies Before the U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee

Jun 24, 2021

Seven Outcomes of Implementing a Universal Paid Leave Policy in the United States

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Seven Outcomes of Implementing a Universal Paid Leave Policy in the United States

What a United States with paid leave for all would look like.

Jun 22, 2021

Vicki Shabo Submits Statement for House Committee Hearing Record Praising Key Paid Leave Provisions in the Building an Economy for Families Act

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Vicki Shabo Submits Statement for House Committee Hearing Record Praising Key Paid Leave Provisions in the Building an Economy for Families Act

Jun 7, 2021

Vicki Shabo Testifies Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

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Vicki Shabo Testifies Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

May 18, 2021

An Exhilarating and Validating Moment for Paid Leave

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An Exhilarating and Validating Moment for Paid Leave

Apr 28, 2021

New National Paid Leave Proposals Explained

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New National Paid Leave Proposals Explained

Apr 28, 2021

Vicki Shabo Submits Letter to U.S. House Ways and Means Committee for Hearing on Paid Leave

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Vicki Shabo Submits Letter to U.S. House Ways and Means Committee for Hearing on Paid Leave

Apr 21, 2021

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