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In early 2025, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) became the focus of sweeping federal policy changes and a wave of corporate announcements. At WRDI, we explored what those changes could …
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Earlier this year, someone close to me spent three months caring for a parent facing a major health crisis. During that time, Oregon's paid leave program meant she could focus on caring for her father without going months without a paycheck.
As I watched her navigate that experience, I wondered what that same situation would have looked like somewhere else.
Questions like that sit at the heart of WRDI's work. That's why I continue to expand our tracking across all 50 states and Washington, DC—helping women better understand the policies shaping their lives.
You'll see that focus reflected in this week's featured stories, including one from Lisa Rockelli Gordon, WRDI's first guest author. I'm very excited to share her work with you.
Thanks for reading.
— Julie
In Brief
This week's featured stories highlight a reality that appears throughout WRDI's state tracking: the same challenge can lead to very different outcomes depending on where you live.
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