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Why Back-To-School Is So Gut-Wrenching (And So Important) For Me Right Now

I lost a child in January. But our local public schools made the grief more bearable. 

The Biden administration’s newly proposed actions, which would likely take effect in 2024, would lower child care costs for 80,000 American families by capping their child care copayments at 7% of the family income. (Photo via Shutterstock)
White House Announces New Plan To Lower Child Care Costs, Support Child Care Providers

The Biden administration’s newly proposed actions, which would likely take effect in 2024, would lower child care costs for 80,000 American families.

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Explained: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (Which Went Into Effect June 27)

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is a pivotal piece of legislation that aims to ensure equal treatment and protection for pregnant employees in the workplace. Here's what you need to know about PWF.

(left to right) Ryan Jor El with his family Grayson, Peyton, Yora-Queen, and Tracy Coleman. Photo courtesy of Ryan Jor El.
How Black Fathers Rock! in Charlotte Is Changing the Narrative About Black Fathers

“Celebrating other Black men who are doing things in their community and in their home, is my way of changing the narrative,” says founder Ryan Jor El.

We Asked a Panel of Dads To Edit Our Father’s Day Gift Guide, and They Crossed Everything Out. Here’s What They Told Us To Recommend Instead.

For Father's Day 2023, we asked Dad to get candid about what makes a good gift. Here's a totally unique gift guide that's made up entirely of dad faves.

President Joe Biden speaks about his 2024 proposed budget at the Finishing Trades Institute, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Biden’s Budget Would Tax Billionaires, Corporations to Strengthen Medicare, Expand Child Care, and Help Families

Republicans immediately rejected Biden's plan, but have yet to release their own budget. They have made it clear, however, that they want to apply deep spending cuts to everything from health insurance to food assistance benefits.

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Experts Make the Urgent Case: ‘Child Care Is a Public Good’

Experts across the state — from parents and educators to business leaders and policymakers — agree that nothing less than North Carolina’s economic future is at stake without investment in early care and education.