SOCIAL JUSTICE FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME
- Aug 11
- 1 min read
Every week the SJA publishes a list of various justice actions that members and friends can take from the comfort of their homes. We ask you to add your name to at least one, that resonates with you.
From MOMS RISING
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that deaths due to mental health conditions rose 5% in just one year. This means that the postpartum window of risk is growing, and our systems are not keeping up. Demand that our leaders ensure all moms have access to the mental health supports they need.
Moms continue to be shortchanged, bringing home, on average, just 64 cents compared to dads. Due to structural inequities and plain ole’ racism, moms of color face even steeper disparities. This gap doesn't just hurt moms today — it steals hundreds of thousands of dollars from families over the course of a career, impacting our children’s futures, our retirement security, and our local economies. It doesn’t have to be this way! Win-win solutions are possible that boost the economy and our families. The FAMILY Act would create a nationwide paid family and medical leave program for all workers. And here’s the best part: We already know this is possible, and we know it works.
