#GAReads | Our economic recovery depends on policies that benefit women

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“Our economic recovery depends on policies that benefit women”:

The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed a problem at the heart of our economy with glaring clarity: Women, and especially women of color, are more likely to be the breadwinners in their households than ever before, while most of the unpaid responsibilities at home continue to fall on them. Yet, our public policies and private sector practices are rarely designed to support their dual roles, leaving us all vulnerable as a result. As we work our way through the pandemic-induced economic crisis, we must center women in our economic decision-making and recognize the key role they play in the financial security of their families, communities and the nation at large.

Read Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Heather McCulloch’s full article at Represented by CNN here…