Because of women, care has become a top concern among voters and a unifier across gender, race and party identification. And care issues are most powerful as a motivator for civic engagement when linked with other top priorities for voters—including reproductive rights, tax equity and kitchen table economics.
Author: Anna Shireen Wadia
Anna Shireen Wadia is the executive director of the Care for All with Respect & Equity (CARE) Fund.
Celebrating the Fight for $15: Raising the Minimum Wage Builds an Economy That Works for All
We have a lot to celebrate this Labor Day. Workers have made significant gains in raising the minimum wage, guaranteeing paid sick days and paid family leave and cracking down on wage theft.