White House Council on Women and Girls

Women and the Economy: Looking Back and the Road Ahead

Gina Harman | Posted 04.18.2012

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Gina Harman

When it comes to discussing the American economy, gender is not something that naturally springs to the front of the conversation.

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White House: New Report Could Change Policies For Women

Rahim Kanani | Posted 05.30.2011

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Rahim Kanani

Women in America is a report which, for the first time in recent history, pulls together information from across the Federal agencies on how women are faring in the U.S. today.

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The White House Report on Women: 3 Surprising Insights

Manisha Thakor | Posted 05.25.2011

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Manisha Thakor

So how are we faring? One out of every five women work as nurses, nurses aides, teachers, secretaries, and cashiers.

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Yepoka Yeebo

Why Women Still Lag Behind

HuffingtonPost.com | Yepoka Yeebo | Posted 05.25.2011

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Despite massive strides, women still lag behind in America. Women have caught up in education and employment but still earn significantly less than m...

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An Interview With Valerie Jarrett: Senior Advisor to President Obama Talks Gender Parity

Rahim Kanani | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rahim Kanani

I sat down in the West Wing of the White House with Jarrett to discuss the Council's efforts on workplace flexibility, equal pay, violence against women, and the overall state of gender parity in the United States.

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The Day After the White House Forum

Ellen Galinsky | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ellen Galinsky

Yesterday, as I listened to the opening of the Forum on Workplace Flexibility at the White House, I wrote a note to myself: "They are singing our song."

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Remember Mama?

Elizabeth Gregory | Posted 05.25.2011

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Elizabeth Gregory

The stress and struggles women workers and their families undergo while trying to do their jobs are not only a national disgrace -- they're completely unnecessary.

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Obama Gets Gender Right in First 100 Days: Women in Top Spots, Policies Signal Shift toward Equality

C. Nicole Mason | Posted 05.25.2011

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C. Nicole Mason

What is also significant is about Obama's appointments is that more than half are women of color -- this is more than any other president in the history of the country.

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A Stimulus Package for Future Generations

Joyce M. Roché | Posted 05.25.2011

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Joyce M. Roché

In the midst of a seemingly endless stream of dismal economic news, I saw real reason to be optimistic about the future when Obama established the White House Council on Women and Girls.

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New Hope For Women and Girls From Washington, D.C.

Judy Patrick | Posted 05.25.2011

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Judy Patrick

The creation of the White House Council on Women and Girls is deeply significant. By improving the lives of women, we improve the lives of their children, families and communities.

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