Op-Ed: Paid family and medical leave is an investment in New Mexico’s future
Tracy McDanielSouthwest Women’s Law CenterLas Cruces Sun News In the last few years, Southwest Women’s Law Center has led a coalition advocating for the passage of Paid Family and Medica
Read MoreWhy the governor and legislature should support the Paid Family & Medical Leave Act
To the editor:The COVID-19 pandemic has brought into sharp focus the ways in which U.S. workers struggle to balance work, health, and family obligations. This is particularly true for women,
Read MoreMy View Tracy McDaniel: Paid Family and Medical Leave Can’t Wait
By Tracy McDanielFeb 28, 2021 COVID-19 made clear that U.S. workers struggle to balance work, health, and family obligations. This is particularly true for women, especially women of color,
Read MoreThe Southwest Women’s Law Center’s Statement Regarding Acts of Oppression during the 2021 New Mexico Legislative Session
This legislative session began with historic gains. We welcomed the most diverse legislature in the history of New Mexico, and for the first time, a majority of NM House members are women. W
Read MoreThe Southwest Women’s Law Center Statement Regarding the Shooting in the Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia Area on Tuesday, March 16th
The Southwest Women’s Law Center (“SWLC”) denounces and decries in the strongest terms possible the shootings at Atlanta metro area massage/spa facilities on Tuesday, March 16th, where
Read MoreHow Indigenous Women Repealed New Mexico’s Longstanding Abortion Ban
Via Bustle, By Jennifer Gerson When Terrelene Massey watched New Mexico’s bill to repeal the state’s abortion ban die in the state House in 2019, she was struck by what she calls a “co
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Urge Governor Lujan Grisham to stand in support of HB 38.
Please call the Governor’s office today and urge her support for the state’s investment in a Paid Family & Medical Leave program. Governor Lujan Grisham makes the final decision abou
Read MoreAction Alert: Urge our Leaders to Invest in Working Families!
¡Viva Nuevo México! House Bill (HB) 38 – Paid Family & Medical Leave Act – passed the House Judiciary Committee (8-2) on Saturday. Thanks to all the champions who called, e
Read MoreAction Alert – HB38 is scheduled for February 20th in House Judiciary!
HB38 – The Paid Family & Medical Leave Act –will be heard on February 20th at 1 p.m. In the meantime, we need you to: 1. Email/call members of the House Judiciary Committee to e
Read MoreAction Alert – HB38 is moving to House Judiciary!
Thank you to everyone who reached out to members of House Commerce & Economic Development. HB38 passed the Committee 7-3. Now, we’re on to House Judiciary, where HB38 – The Paid Fam
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