Platform for Progress

It is time to work together to tackle the issues that are so critical to women and their families. Our Platform for Progress offers concrete proposals and outlines steps that should be taken by Congress and the Administration.

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Reports & Toolkits | A Platform for Progress: Building a Better Future for Women and Their Families

August 31, 2008

Throughout history, the actions of Congress, the President and the courts have had a tremendous impact on the progress of women and girls at school, in the workplace, and in almost every other aspect of their lives. Read more...

Reports & Toolkits | A Platform for Progress: Building a Better Future for Women and Their Families: Introduction

August 01, 2008

Reports & Toolkits | Poll Findings: Understanding What Women Want in 2008

July 31, 2008

According to arecent poll by the National Women's Law Center, women feel the impact of economic insecurity and rising food, energy, education, and health care costs more deeply than men - and see government as a key to the solution.

Reports & Toolkits | Platform for Progress

June 15, 2008

In the coming years, actions by a new Administration, as well as Congress and the courts, will be critically important to the lives of women and their families. Read more...

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Emily Martin

Emily Martin is Vice President and General Counsel at the National Women's Law Center, where she undertakes cross-cutting projects addressing women's health, economic security, and education and employment opportunities. She also provides in-house legal advice and representation to the Center. Prior to joining the Center, Ms. Martin served as Deputy Director of the Women's Rights Project at the American Civil Liberties Union, where she spearheaded litigation, policy, and public education initiatives to advance the rights of women and girls, with a particular emphasis on the needs of low-income women and women of color.