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Category Archives: Equal Opportunity
On the 100th Anniversary of the Women’s Vote, the Debate on Equality Issues Continues
One hundred years ago, on August 18, 1920, Tennessee voted—by a slim margin of 50 to 47—to approve the women’s voting amendment. Tennessee was the last state needed to ratify the 19th Amendment. Ratification of the women’s vote in 1920 … Continue reading
It’s the 30th Anniversary of the ADA. What’s Changed?
July 26th marked 30 years since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The landmark civil rights law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including education, transportation, employment, and voting. For example, … Continue reading
Title IX and High School Sports: Facts and Findings
Did you know that Title IX applies to high school sports, as well as college sports? Title IX’s complexities make it a program that is not very well understood. So, in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day … Continue reading
The Health and Welfare of the Nation’s Children (podcast & infographic)
The long-term success of the nation depends in large part on how well families and society care for children. Our recent report looked at more than 20 indicators to get a picture of the state of children’s well-being. We found … Continue reading
Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, so we’re taking the opportunity to look at some of our recent work on a range of issues affecting women. Read on for what we’ve found about women in combat, corporate boards, clinical trials, and … Continue reading
Do the Oscars Make You Think of Federal Policy? Yeah, Us Too.
We think about our reports all the time—even when we watch movies. As a tribute to our single-mindedness, today’s WatchBlog is all about how our work relates to this year’s Oscar-nominated films. So, get some popcorn, put your feet up, … Continue reading
Posted in Equal Opportunity, Justice and Law Enforcement, Natural Resources and Environment, Science and Technology, Space, Worker and Family Assistance
Tagged ASM, DOD, DOE, Europa, EWIS, HHS, HSJ, James Webb Space Telescope, JWST, NASA, NIH, NRE, NSF, Office of National Drug Control Policy, Oscars, quick look, SI, STEM, usda
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Relief for Older Americans with Student Loans
An increasing number of older Americans have defaulted on their federal student loan debt. To recover this debt, the federal government can withhold a portion of Social Security payments—a process known as offsetting. A team led by Allison Bawden, a … Continue reading
Posted in Business Regulation and Consumer Protection, Education, Equal Opportunity, Podcast, Retirement Security, Worker and Family Assistance
Tagged Allison Bawden, EWIS, offset, poverty, poverty line, Social Security, student loan debt, student loan forgiveness, student loan relief, withhold, withholding
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Answering the Call—Phone Help for People with Hearing and Speech Disabilities
Picking up the phone to talk to friends and family, or to discuss personal matters with a doctor or lawyer, is so simple that most of us don’t think twice about it. But what if you have a hearing or … Continue reading
Using Money When You Can’t See It
How does someone who is visually impaired distinguish a $1 bill from a $5 or a $20? It’s nearly impossible—U.S. paper currency is all the same size, same general design, and has the same texture. But there’s also no simple … Continue reading
A Seat in the Boardroom
Women’s history month is not only a time to celebrate women’s accomplishments, but also a time to reflect on their progress, particularly in positions of leadership. In honor of International Women’s Day, today’s WatchBlog examines the representation of women on … Continue reading