Rewriting the economic playbook for women

Policy recommendations to power women and the economy Problems viewing this email? [View it in your browser]( [Center for American Progress]( InProgress from the Center for American Progress Introducing the ‘Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy’ [The sun rises behind the Empire State Building in New York City as a woman walks her dog along the Hudson River in Hoboken, New Jersey, on September 25, 2021. (Getty/Gary Hershorn)]( This week, the Center for American Progress launched its “[Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy]( a collection of policy recommendations that center women and the changes women need in policymakers’ economic platforms. It's time to recognize the pivotal role women play in driving the American economy, from their substantial spending power to their record-breaking labor force participation. This playbook is a roadmap for policymakers to champion policies that uplift women and, in turn, benefit everyone. As we gear up for the 2024 general election, it's crucial that candidates prioritize shaping policies that further enhance women's economic standing. Dive into the "Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy" to discover how we can build an economy that works for all. [READ MORE]( Want to know how we can rewrite the playbook for women and unlock a stronger economy for all? Sign up for weekly updates. [SIGN UP]( Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) at CAP’s “Rewriting the Playbook” Event When women have the freedom to build the opportunities they want, everyone benefits. [Screenshot of video with Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) with a transparent play button in the center and the captions, "with paid family and medical leave, with equity in employment and wages."]( [SHARE THIS]( Demand equal pay now We wouldn’t have our strong economy without the work of women. Action on equal pay is needed to address these inequities, and the Paycheck Fairness Act is an important place to start. The robust measures in this bill would bring us one step closer to equal pay. [Tell your senator now](. [ACT NOW]( Politicization of the judiciary is politicizing medicine [An in vitro fertilization (IVF) patient at the University of Alabama at Birmingham holds up a photo of her daughter, who was born via the procedure, during a roundtable with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra on February 27, 2024, in Birmingham, Alabama, on the heels of the controversial Alabama Supreme Court ruling. ]( This February, the Alabama Supreme Court [issued a first-of-its-kind decision]( granting stored embryos the same legal protection as children, which allows legal action to be taken against medical professionals conducting in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures. And while the controversial IVF case [sparked outrage]( across the country, it’s not a one-off and it did not occur in a vacuum. It is [one of many legal cases]( that highlights not just how far-reaching the consequences of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision are but also how the politicization of the judiciary is hastening the politicization of medicine. Every abortion ban, every personhood law, every appointment of a far-right judge, and every recent post-Dobbs case on reproductive freedom helped pave the way for this decision. Learn more about the three legal decisions currently at the heart of the fight for abortion access and reproductive care: [LEARN MORE]( Sabrina explains the IVF case [Screenshot of Sabrina Talukder in front of the Supreme Court. A white speech bubble with text, "Can you explain the Alabama IVF ruling?" is above her head. A white transparent play button is in the center.]( [WATCH NOW]( SCOTUS, stop politicizing medical care Next month, the same ultraconservative U.S. Supreme Court majority that overturned Roe v. Wade, will decide whether states with near-total abortion bans can criminalize emergency medical providers for performing lifesaving abortions. Join us: Tell the Supreme Court to stop politicizing medical care and protect emergency abortion access now. [JOIN US]( The SCOTUS case that could impact election integrity On Monday, the Supreme Court will review [Murthy v. Missouri]( a consequential case that will determine if federal agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or FBI can work with social media companies to address threats such as foreign interference in U.S. elections or stop other harmful misinformation online. This is an unprecedented case that could result in mass confusion for both the government and social media companies during a critical election year. Restricting federal agencies from sharing accurate information with platforms about national security threats and election integrity would be dangerous for Americans’ safety and for U.S. democracy. Get the [latest analysis on Murthy v. Missouri]( ahead of oral arguments on Monday. [GET THE FACTS NOW]( Protecting wildlife and ecosystems at Chaco Canyon [Visitors walk through the ruins of a massive stone complex at Chaco Culture National Historical Park in northwest New Mexico on March 23, 2014. (Getty/Robert Alexander)]( The Biden administration is taking ecologically significant lands out of reach from oil and gas exploitation. Last summer, the administration formalized a 20-year mineral withdrawal of 336,404 acres of [Chaco Canyon]( which removed the area from potential new oil, gas, and mining development and realized the vision of community leaders who fought for decades to honor the sacred and historical site. The now-protected site hosts more than 31,000 acres of New Mexico’s most high- value land for ecological intactness and more than 27,000 acres of high-value land for ecological connectivity. [READ MORE]( Federal investments in action [BIT tracker banner]( Explore the [Biden Administration Investment Tracker]( to see the impacts of the administration’s legislation—including new jobs, better infrastructure, and more. [EXPLORE THE TRACKER]( [Stay Up to Date with the Latest Projects]( Follow us on [Follow us on Twitter]( [Follow us on Facebook]( [Follow us on YouTube]( [Follow us on Instagram]( [Support CAP]( [Manage Email Preferences or Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( [Center for American Progress]( Center for American Progress 1333 H Street NW Washington, D.C. 20005 [supporter]