I just said in my discussion at the IWPR event on women’s economic policy: asking “why am I hearing this and why I am hearing this now” is good praxis for the moment.
If you've heard about Last Ditch Bar & masks, but not Taylor Lorenz lecturing disabled Palestinian activist Maysoon Zayid for NOT wearing a mask...
& the online left laughing at Lorenz's stance on masking...
you've fallen for the media wanting to make leftist queers look like weirdos
& the online left laughing at Lorenz's stance on masking...
you've fallen for the media wanting to make leftist queers look like weirdos
I don’t know anything about the lesbian bar you’ve all been picking on but I do know the stats on lesbian bars are depressing and that seems more important.
www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/rise-...
www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/rise-...
September 29, 2026 at 9:03 PM
I just said in my discussion at the IWPR event on women’s economic policy: asking “why am I hearing this and why I am hearing this now” is good praxis for the moment.
The most vicious part about this as a black woman is knowing that even if there is a "Great Reset," we will be told to go back to waiting our turn while everyone else has their harms acknowledged and addressed. Waiting to put our foot back on the first rung. iwpr.org/iwpr-new-rep...
IWPR New Report: Black Women Disproportionately Sidelined in Year One of Trump’s Second Term - IWPR
iwpr.org
April 6, 2026 at 3:23 PM
The most vicious part about this as a black woman is knowing that even if there is a "Great Reset," we will be told to go back to waiting our turn while everyone else has their harms acknowledged and addressed. Waiting to put our foot back on the first rung. iwpr.org/iwpr-new-rep...
This is #TheDoubleTax.
(Also IWPR is an AMAZING institution that puts out reliable analysis at the intersection of race and gender: iwpr.org)
(Also IWPR is an AMAZING institution that puts out reliable analysis at the intersection of race and gender: iwpr.org)
According to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), Black women have lost more than three times as many jobs compared to all women across 2025’s job cuts. These losses span professional and service roles, like health care, education, social work, and more
www.essence.com/news/money-c...
www.essence.com/news/money-c...
Black Women Are Losing Jobs At Three Times The Rate Of Other Women | Essence
New labor data shows Black women accounted for a disproportionate share of job losses across 2025, especially in federal, education, and care-sector roles.
www.essence.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:23 PM
This is #TheDoubleTax.
(Also IWPR is an AMAZING institution that puts out reliable analysis at the intersection of race and gender: iwpr.org)
(Also IWPR is an AMAZING institution that puts out reliable analysis at the intersection of race and gender: iwpr.org)
This morning I want to help debunk a headline I keep seeing about Black Women's unemployment:
By the end of 2025, 600,000 Black women were not out of the workforce. That number signifies who got DISPLACED. The end-of-year number is actually between 217,000 and 250,000 cc @epi.org and IWPR.
By the end of 2025, 600,000 Black women were not out of the workforce. That number signifies who got DISPLACED. The end-of-year number is actually between 217,000 and 250,000 cc @epi.org and IWPR.
September 30, 2026 at 1:16 PM
This morning I want to help debunk a headline I keep seeing about Black Women's unemployment:
By the end of 2025, 600,000 Black women were not out of the workforce. That number signifies who got DISPLACED. The end-of-year number is actually between 217,000 and 250,000 cc @epi.org and IWPR.
By the end of 2025, 600,000 Black women were not out of the workforce. That number signifies who got DISPLACED. The end-of-year number is actually between 217,000 and 250,000 cc @epi.org and IWPR.
IT'S OFFICIAL. WE'RE GOING TO #SXSW2026! 😭
On March 18, join me and IWPR for a session titled "The Cost of Inclusion," where we will break down DEI rollbacks, Black women in our economy, and more. If you're coming, add our session here: schedule.sxsw.com/events/PP116...!
On March 18, join me and IWPR for a session titled "The Cost of Inclusion," where we will break down DEI rollbacks, Black women in our economy, and more. If you're coming, add our session here: schedule.sxsw.com/events/PP116...!
March 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
IT'S OFFICIAL. WE'RE GOING TO #SXSW2026! 😭
On March 18, join me and IWPR for a session titled "The Cost of Inclusion," where we will break down DEI rollbacks, Black women in our economy, and more. If you're coming, add our session here: schedule.sxsw.com/events/PP116...!
On March 18, join me and IWPR for a session titled "The Cost of Inclusion," where we will break down DEI rollbacks, Black women in our economy, and more. If you're coming, add our session here: schedule.sxsw.com/events/PP116...!
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research finds that in just two years, abortion bans have already driven 1% of prime age women out of the paid work force. iwpr.org/2024-analysi...
2024 Analysis: Costs of Reproductive Health Restrictions - IWPR
iwpr.org
June 21, 2024 at 5:50 PM
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research finds that in just two years, abortion bans have already driven 1% of prime age women out of the paid work force. iwpr.org/2024-analysi...
“Nationwide, the Dobbs decision that overruled Roe has led to a staggering $133 billion in economic losses each year, IWPR estimates.” #Pinks
#ProudBlue #Voices4Victory
Not only has overturning Roe been disastrous for women & infant’s health, it’s led to a staggering $133B in economic losses each year. This isn’t just a women’s crisis, it’s really a national economic crisis of significant magnitude.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Not only has overturning Roe been disastrous for women & infant’s health, it’s led to a staggering $133B in economic losses each year. This isn’t just a women’s crisis, it’s really a national economic crisis of significant magnitude.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The costs of restricting abortion? More than $130 billion per year.
A new report quantifies the costs of rising abortion restrictions three years after Dobbs.
www.motherjones.com
June 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
“Nationwide, the Dobbs decision that overruled Roe has led to a staggering $133 billion in economic losses each year, IWPR estimates.” #Pinks
And double yikes - it's especially Black women who are taking the hits. As always.
theblackwallsttimes.com/2026/08/05/6...
theblackwallsttimes.com/2026/08/05/6...
August 8, 2026 at 1:36 AM
And double yikes - it's especially Black women who are taking the hits. As always.
theblackwallsttimes.com/2026/08/05/6...
theblackwallsttimes.com/2026/08/05/6...
IWPR also reports that employment losses were closer to 250,000. This is similar to @epi.org, but a bit higher.
Again, their analysis factors in displacement and people regaining employment elsewhere.
Again, their analysis factors in displacement and people regaining employment elsewhere.
Gender Wage Gap Narrows Amid Affordability Crisis, but Black and Latina Women Still Left Behind - Institute for Women’s Policy Research
iwpr.org
September 30, 2026 at 1:20 PM
IWPR also reports that employment losses were closer to 250,000. This is similar to @epi.org, but a bit higher.
Again, their analysis factors in displacement and people regaining employment elsewhere.
Again, their analysis factors in displacement and people regaining employment elsewhere.
Native American Women Face the Highest Gender Wage Gap, Earning Barely Half of What White Men Make.
iwpr.org/native-ameri...
iwpr.org/native-ameri...
Native American Women Face the Highest Gender Wage Gap, Earning Barely Half of What White Men Make - IWPR
iwpr.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Native American Women Face the Highest Gender Wage Gap, Earning Barely Half of What White Men Make.
iwpr.org/native-ameri...
iwpr.org/native-ameri...
My book, #TheDoubleTax, dives into why, but also the work of IWPR.org, @epi.org, and @americanprogress.bsky.social add more numbers to this claim.
Check them all out!
Check them all out!
Institute for Women’s Policy Research - IWPR
A Just Future Begins With Bold Ideas
IWPR.org
March 29, 2026 at 6:52 PM
My book, #TheDoubleTax, dives into why, but also the work of IWPR.org, @epi.org, and @americanprogress.bsky.social add more numbers to this claim.
Check them all out!
Check them all out!
MY BELOVED DMV FAMILY!!! I'm on my way to Washington D.C. to be in conversation about Black women in leadership with some of my favorite Black women leaders!!
In collaboration IWPR, @groundwork.bsky.social, and @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, join us at 6 PM EST at MLK Jr. Auditorium in D.C. #PackTheHouse
In collaboration IWPR, @groundwork.bsky.social, and @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, join us at 6 PM EST at MLK Jr. Auditorium in D.C. #PackTheHouse
I'M COMING HOME!!! #TheDoubleTax IS COMING TO WASHINGTON D.C. on September 18 at 6 PM!!!
Alongside IWPR, @groundwork.bsky.social, and The Century Foundation, we're going to be talking about #politics and how (Black) women leaders are meeting the moment.
Get your tickets: iwpr.org/event/book-l...
Alongside IWPR, @groundwork.bsky.social, and The Century Foundation, we're going to be talking about #politics and how (Black) women leaders are meeting the moment.
Get your tickets: iwpr.org/event/book-l...
September 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
MY BELOVED DMV FAMILY!!! I'm on my way to Washington D.C. to be in conversation about Black women in leadership with some of my favorite Black women leaders!!
In collaboration IWPR, @groundwork.bsky.social, and @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, join us at 6 PM EST at MLK Jr. Auditorium in D.C. #PackTheHouse
In collaboration IWPR, @groundwork.bsky.social, and @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, join us at 6 PM EST at MLK Jr. Auditorium in D.C. #PackTheHouse
You can depend on great work from IWPR, the Institute for Women's Policy Research. Sadly not yet on Bsky.
And double yikes - it's especially Black women who are taking the hits. As always.
theblackwallsttimes.com/2026/08/05/6...
theblackwallsttimes.com/2026/08/05/6...
August 8, 2026 at 2:04 AM
You can depend on great work from IWPR, the Institute for Women's Policy Research. Sadly not yet on Bsky.
A new report from the Institute for Women's Policy Research finds that among survey respondents who plan to have children within the next decade, one in five has moved, or knows someone who has moved, to another state because of abortion restrictions: iwpr.org/post-roe-emp...
Post-Roe, Employees Want—and Expect—Businesses to Help with Reproductive Health Access - IWPR
iwpr.org
March 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
A new report from the Institute for Women's Policy Research finds that among survey respondents who plan to have children within the next decade, one in five has moved, or knows someone who has moved, to another state because of abortion restrictions: iwpr.org/post-roe-emp...
I plan to dig into the data by citing the work of @epi.org and IWPR as well as discussing how @janellecj.bsky.social's Black Women Best framework directly addresses the crisis at hand.
Huge thank you to @ayannapressley.bsky.social and @oxfamamerica.bsky.social for nominating me for this session.
Huge thank you to @ayannapressley.bsky.social and @oxfamamerica.bsky.social for nominating me for this session.
June 28, 2026 at 9:59 PM
I plan to dig into the data by citing the work of @epi.org and IWPR as well as discussing how @janellecj.bsky.social's Black Women Best framework directly addresses the crisis at hand.
Huge thank you to @ayannapressley.bsky.social and @oxfamamerica.bsky.social for nominating me for this session.
Huge thank you to @ayannapressley.bsky.social and @oxfamamerica.bsky.social for nominating me for this session.
Naa, FDP??
„Abortion bans don't just harm women's health-they tear at the economic fabric of entire states. When women are denied access to essential health care, their ability to participate fully in the workforce is compromised, resulting in slower economic growth.“ iwpr.org/the-economic...
„Abortion bans don't just harm women's health-they tear at the economic fabric of entire states. When women are denied access to essential health care, their ability to participate fully in the workforce is compromised, resulting in slower economic growth.“ iwpr.org/the-economic...
The Economic and Workforce Impact of Restrictive Abortion Laws - IWPR
iwpr.org
October 30, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Naa, FDP??
„Abortion bans don't just harm women's health-they tear at the economic fabric of entire states. When women are denied access to essential health care, their ability to participate fully in the workforce is compromised, resulting in slower economic growth.“ iwpr.org/the-economic...
„Abortion bans don't just harm women's health-they tear at the economic fabric of entire states. When women are denied access to essential health care, their ability to participate fully in the workforce is compromised, resulting in slower economic growth.“ iwpr.org/the-economic...
Rusland heeft drie Nederlandse organisaties 'ongewenst' verklaard: Stichting Razom We Stand (tegen Russische fossiele-brandstofexport), OSINT for Ukraine (documenteert oorlogsmisdaden) en een tak van IWPR, dat lokale journalisten in conflictgebieden helpt.
www.vedomosti.ru/society/news...
www.vedomosti.ru/society/news...
Минюст России признал нежелательными 15 иностранных НПО
Подробности читайте на vedomosti.ru
www.vedomosti.ru
September 10, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Rusland heeft drie Nederlandse organisaties 'ongewenst' verklaard: Stichting Razom We Stand (tegen Russische fossiele-brandstofexport), OSINT for Ukraine (documenteert oorlogsmisdaden) en een tak van IWPR, dat lokale journalisten in conflictgebieden helpt.
www.vedomosti.ru/society/news...
www.vedomosti.ru/society/news...
“The U.S. is the only advanced economy that’s had declining female labor force participation in the last 20 years, and a lot of that is because of lack of social safety net and caregiving supports,” said @lipstickecon.bsky.social , chief economist at [IWPR]
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Mothers are leaving the workforce, erasing pandemic gains
Working mothers are leaving the workforce in large numbers due to return-to-office policies and caregiving responsibilities.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
“The U.S. is the only advanced economy that’s had declining female labor force participation in the last 20 years, and a lot of that is because of lack of social safety net and caregiving supports,” said @lipstickecon.bsky.social , chief economist at [IWPR]
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
"Discrepancies in the time women spend on housekeeping only increase around the holidays due to events and child care closures."
Holiday “Magic” Is Also Unpaid Care Work - IWPR
The gender inequities in care work are well-documented. According to the American Time Use Survey (ATUS), in 2019, women spent 2.16 hours per day on household activities such as cooking and cleaning w...
iwpr.org
December 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
"Discrepancies in the time women spend on housekeeping only increase around the holidays due to events and child care closures."
IF YOU IN D.C. AND YOU CARE ABOUT BLACK WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP, PULL UP TO THIS FREE EVENT.
iwpr.org/event/book-l...
iwpr.org/event/book-l...
August 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
IF YOU IN D.C. AND YOU CARE ABOUT BLACK WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP, PULL UP TO THIS FREE EVENT.
iwpr.org/event/book-l...
iwpr.org/event/book-l...
We hear about the negative national economic impact of rising costs and job losses on women, and particularly Black women w/ IWPR.
Listen/watch: https://www.momsrising.org/bt23feb26
Listen/watch: https://www.momsrising.org/bt23feb26
March 20, 2026 at 10:35 PM
We hear about the negative national economic impact of rising costs and job losses on women, and particularly Black women w/ IWPR.
Listen/watch: https://www.momsrising.org/bt23feb26
Listen/watch: https://www.momsrising.org/bt23feb26
Conveniently launching very soon! 😁 iwpr.org/event/book-l...
Book Launch: The Double Tax: How Women of Color Are Overcharged and Underpaid - IWPR
iwpr.org
August 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Conveniently launching very soon! 😁 iwpr.org/event/book-l...
GTFOH with this nonsense. "Black women lost a net total of 113,000 jobs between January and December 2025. At the height of the summer volatility, Black women accounted for 54.7 percent of all female job losses, despite making up only 14.1 percent of the female workforce."
iwpr.org/iwpr-new-rep...
iwpr.org/iwpr-new-rep...
April 10, 2026 at 2:33 PM
GTFOH with this nonsense. "Black women lost a net total of 113,000 jobs between January and December 2025. At the height of the summer volatility, Black women accounted for 54.7 percent of all female job losses, despite making up only 14.1 percent of the female workforce."
iwpr.org/iwpr-new-rep...
iwpr.org/iwpr-new-rep...