| No Images? Click here   'Sexism Is A Huge Part Of This'There was an historic four-hour long hearing today in Congress on one of the most important policy issues of our time: paid family leave.The U.S. is the only industrialized country in the world that doesn't guarantee paid time off to new mothers. And most offer leave to fathers, too. It's truly one of the worst examples of American exceptionalism, and certainly is one of the reasons that women's participation in the labor force in the U.S. lags behind other countries. (A few states do have policies.) The hearing today was a good sign that we're slowly making progress towards joining the rest of the world on this. Indeed, paid leave has a shot of passing the House. Still, you're far more likely to read coverage of moonshot policies like the Green New Deal or Medicare for All than you are to hear about paid family and medical leave. Here's why:Before you go...You can follow me on Twitter @EmilyRPeck    Here's what else you need to know👋You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks! HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which explains how your data is used and shared. Learn More.The reality of being a woman — by the numbers. Like what you see? Share it with a friend. Did someone forward this email? Subscribe here. Can't get enough? Check out The Good Life.©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 |
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