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  • Lesbian bars have endured — with community, grit and a little reinvention

    June 12, 2023 |

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    Lesbian bars across the United States, like Femme Bar in Massachusetts and Lipstick Lounge in Tennessee, offer a safe space for LGBTQ+ people to connect, be themselves, and build a supportive community.

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  • Black women in Martin Luther King Jr.'s neighborhood will soon receive monthly cash payments

    January 17, 2022 |

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    Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

    A concept that was popularized by MLK Jr., guaranteed basic income, will be launching in his hometown of Atlanta. Monthly cash payments have proven to be beneficial to recipients in a number of pilot programs across the world. Qualifying recipients have seen increased employment opportunities, better health outcomes, and the ability to avoid predatory debt.

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  • At-home businesses are growing. Women and people of color benefit the most

    December 27, 2021 |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Local laws that allow people to use their homes as a hub for their at-home businesses are providing more entrepreneurial opportunities, specifically for women and people of color. There’s already evidence that these new regulations are leading to more women starting businesses, as the number of businesses owned by women grew by 27% during the pandemic.

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  • ‘Am I even fit to be a mom?' Diaper need is an invisible part of poverty in America

    November 23, 2021 |

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    Response Location: United States, Springfield, Missouri

    Diaper banks are addressing a pressing need for families who have very few resources to buy diapers with. Federal funding such as WIC or food stamps cover nutritional needs and diapers are considered hygiene products, excluding them from assistance programs. The few programs that do provide diaper assistance are extremely difficult to qualify for. The National Diaper Bank Network supports banks across the country, including those in rural communities with small populations.

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  • What does child care look like when it works?

    October 15, 2021 |

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    Response Location: United States, Chattanooga, Tennessee

    A shared service child care model is providing affordable, high-quality options for working parents. Chambliss serves 750 children in its multiple centers and operates two thrift stores that help subsidize childcare costs. The business side is run by financial experts instead of early childhood educators, which has allowed it to thrive and grow financially.

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  • Mental health support in preschool may help lower sky-high expulsion rates

    July 20, 2021 |

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    Response Location: United States, Arkansas

    Project PLAY, the third of Arkansas’ three-tiered mental health consultation system, has reduced high expulsion and suspension rates for children in child care settings. The program provides consultants who go into classrooms for several months of weekly visits to observe children and then work with staff and parents to address behavioral and mental health issues. The consultations can lead to earlier diagnoses of sensory disorders and increase the confidence and empowerment of child care providers. Lower expulsion rates have a long-term impact on children’s social, emotional, and educational development.

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  • Child care benefits at work: This app helps your employer pay your family and friends for babysitting

    April 18, 2021 |

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    Response Location: United States, Arkansas

    Employer-subsidized childcare is helping parents find backup babysitters with a service called Helpr. Parents can search through pre-vetted sitters or add friends and family to the app, allowing them to be paid for the last-minute services. Dozens of big employers, such as Vice and Snapchat, have partnered with Helpr. Legislation in California is underway to mandate subsidized childcare for employees of big companies.

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  • Guaranteed income programs could give low-income women a lifeline

    February 22, 2021 |

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    Response Location: United States, Jackson, Mississippi

    Guaranteed income pilot programs have created a crucial safety net, especially for women of color who have experienced poverty disproportionately after the onset of the pandemic. The once-fringe idea has gained popularity following the federal government’s multiple stimulus checks that the majority of Americans have qualified for.

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