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ERA-AF is the go-to source for data on women's economic security, affordability, and state-level policy. Citable polling, expert spokespeople, and story angles — all in one place.

The story right now

165,000 Women Left the Workforce -- in July '26 alone. Voters Already Know Who's to Blame.

The affordability crisis is a women's story and it's touching everyone. See what the political commentary is missing about this big tent constituency hungry for action.

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82%
Of voters say they are struggling and have had to take action to cover a higher cost of living.
ERA-AF Economic Security Poll, September 2026
73%
Want state leaders — not just Congress — to address each Economic Security Policy Agenda item in the next two years.
ERA-AF Economic Security Poll, September 2026
89%
Say it is important for Congress to address access to quality, affordable family or elder care in the next two years.
ERA-AF Economic Security Poll, September 2026
78%
Want timely action at the state level on equal pay for women.
ERA-AF Economic Security Poll, September 2026
Story angles — updated as the news cycle shifts
National · Economy

'Women's Issues' Now the Key to Solving the Affordability Crisis

Majority of voters overwhelmingly support issues once considered 'women's issues' - paid leave, access to affordable child and elder care, equal pay -- as essential solutions to the affordability crisis.

The hook

"Elected leaders sent these issues to the back of the line for decades. ERA-AF has the data showing the consequences falling on American families today as a result."

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State Policy

The blue state policy wins nobody's amplifying

While Washington fights over federal rollbacks, six states have quietly passed the most significant women & families' economic security legislation in a decade. ERA-AF is the org moving these bills, tracking what's winning -- and who's accountable for the failures.

The hook

"The progressive policy wins for working families aren't happening in Washington. Here's where they are — and who's making them happen."

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Gender · Labor

The pay gap is a policy choice, not a market outcome

California passed pay transparency in 2023. Within 18 months: salary ranges in 49% of job postings (up from 18%), a 12% reduction in the stated pay gap in affected roles.

The hook

"One law. Eighteen months. Here's what actually happened to the gender pay gap in California — and why six other states are moving to copy it."

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Childcare · Federal Policy

Federal childcare cuts are a workforce crisis hiding in plain sight

Over 400,000 women left the workforce last year. Childcare is now the #1 household cost in most states. State leaders have a choice — and ERA-AF is tracking who's stepping up and who's stepping back.

The hook

"When childcare becomes unaffordable, mothers exit the workforce. It's already happening. Here's the state-by-state picture — and who's fighting back."

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