Washington Area Women's Foundation

Spotlight on Poverty's Weekly Round-Up (Week Ending August 6, 2010)

The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. This week: A look at why women pay a steep price in pay and promotions.

Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, a national foundation-led initiative, is excited to collaborate with the Women’s Foundation to bring you the latest news and analysis on women and poverty. Spotlight is the go-to site for news and ideas about fighting poverty.

Here’s this week’s news:

·Women and mothers who take time-off or are unable to work extended hours pay a steep price in pay and promotions, reports David Leonhart of the New York Times. Low-income mother’s chances of escaping poverty are hurt by the long-term costs of taking time off after childbirth and having little flexibility in their schedules.

·The Chicago Tribune interviews Audrey Thomas, Executive Director of Deborah’s Place, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary of providing services and support to homeless women in Chicago.

·The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that a campaign to override the governor’s veto of $7.5 million for women’s health services in New Jersey is likely to fall short because six Senators who previously voted to restore the funding have withdrawn their support.

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