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Monthly Archives: June 2015
WLP’s Terry L. Fromson Discusses Women and the Minimum Wage
Women’s Law Project Managing Attorney Terry L. Fromson recently met with Pennsylvania Senator Rob Teplitz to discuss the disproportionate impact of Pennsylvania’s low minimum wage on women workers. “In Pennsylvania, the minimum wage workforce is three-quarters women,” says Terry L. … Continue reading
Posted in Minimum wage
Tagged economic security, minimum wage
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Marriage Equality
“All Americans are entitled to protection under the law regardless of who they are or who they love.” – President Obama, June 26, 2015 This morning’s Supreme Court ruling declaring same-sex marriage bans unconstitutional marks a victory for love. … Continue reading
Report: Wage Theft is Rampant in Pennsylvania
By the end of this week, 400,000 Pennsylvanians will have been illegally deprived of between $19 million and $32 million due to wage theft. That’s a lot of money that could have been spent on rent and groceries, and not … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Justice
Tagged Fair Pay, HB 250, HB250, minimum wage, Pennsylvania, Rep. Patty Kim, wage theft
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Today is the 43rd anniversary of Title IX!
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” – Title IX … Continue reading
Posted in Athletic Equity, Title IX
Tagged Athletics, female athletes, PA DOE, Pennsylvania, Title IX
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HB 1112 Amended: Victory for Female Athletes in PA!
We recently warned you about House Bill 1112, and asked you to take action on behalf of female athletes in Pennsylvania. We’re happy to report that your voices were heard, and the problem has been resolved. The bill’s stated purpose … Continue reading
Posted in Athletic Equity
Tagged Athletics, Equity in Interscholastic Athletics Disclosure Act, Gender equity, HB 1112, HB1112, Sports, Title IX, victory
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Bad Bill Alert: HB 1112 Threatens Athletic Opportunities for Girls
Please urge your Pennsylvania lawmakers in the House Education Committee to vote against HB 1112, legislation that would suspend education data collection laws, including those related to athletics. This bill is scheduled for a vote in the Education Committee on … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Athletics, Gender equity, HB 1112, HB1112, Pennsylvania, Title IX
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You Are Being Heard: Vote on HB222 Postponed
Last week, we sent you an alert to inform you about a bill that would, if passed, punish women in recovery from drug addiction by withholding food from their families. In short, House Bill 222 would impose a lifetime ban … Continue reading
Posted in PA Law
Tagged HB 222, HB222, Lifetime ban, You Are Being Heard
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Action Alert: Tell PA Lawmakers Not to Punish Women in Recovery by Withholding Food
There is a very bad bill brewing in Harrisburg and we wanted to let you know about it, and ask that you take action by urging our representatives to oppose it. In short, House Bill 222 punishes people in recovery … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Justice, Incarceration, PA Law, PA Legislature, TANF
Tagged benefits ban, David Reed, Governor Wolf, HB 222, HB222, SNAP, TANF
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11 “Revenge Porn” Cases in First Six Months of PA’s New Law
A law criminalizing a type of digital harassment known as “revenge porn,” an initiative of the Agenda for Women’s Health, passed into law last year. A new analysis by The Tribune-Review reveals that in the first six months the law … Continue reading
Posted in PA Law
Tagged Agenda for Women's Health, Media, PA Campaign for Women's Health, Pennsylvania, revenge porn, Sen. Schwank, Women's Law Project
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