Congressman Dan Goldman Introduces a Resolution Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Ms. Foundation for Women
Historic New York City Advocacy Organization Has Donated Over $90 Million Toward Gender and Racial Equality
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today led 16 fellow members of Congress, including Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), and Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY-06), in introducing a resolution honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Ms. Foundation for Women, a leading national feminist organization that has worked on behalf of communities across the country.
Founded in 1973 by Gloria Steinem, Patricia Carbine, Letty Cottin-Pogrebin and Marlo Thomas, the Ms. Foundation for Women has invested over $90 million in more than 1,600 organizations fighting for gender and racial justice nationwide. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, the Ms. Foundation’s Birth Justice Initiative donated over $1 million in grants to organizations across the country to reduce racial-based health disparities and adverse outcomes in communities of color.
“For half a century, the Ms. Foundation has been on the forefront of feminist issues and grassroots organizations across the United States,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “Their tireless commitment to advancing gender and racial justice through grant-making and advocacy has moved the United States closer to a country that is free and fair for all. From protecting women from domestic violence at their founding to working to close the gender and racial pay gaps, the Ms. Foundation exemplifies some of the best aspects of the American spirit. I applaud the Ms. Foundation and their CEO Teresa Younger for helping improve the lives of women and girls everywhere.”
Teresa Younger, President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women said, “We are grateful to Rep. Goldman for his support and commitment to women, girls and gender expansive folks and for leading the effort to recognize the legacy of the Ms. Foundation for Women. For 50 years, the Ms. Foundation for Women has been critical in supporting and amplifying the issues that affect the lives of women and their communities. We resource and amplify grassroots movements led by women and women of color, reinforcing our commitment to building a safe and just world and recognizing that equity and inclusion are the cornerstones of a true democracy. Women are critical to maintaining and growing democracy in the United States and around the world. The Ms. Foundation will continue to work with aligned Congressional leaders to build the world we all deserve that ensures equity and justice for all.”
The resolution would:
- Recognize the 50th anniversary of the Ms. Foundation for Women;
- Commend Teresa Younger, the President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation, for her leadership and the continued growth and success of the Ms. Foundation for Women; and
- Acknowledge the Ms. Foundation for Women as a national leader in the fight for equality and justice for all.
Goldman was joined by Representatives Shontel Brown (OH-11), Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), Cherilus-McCormick (FL-20), Clarke (NY-09), Cohen (TN-09), Doggett (TX-37), Grijalva (AZ-07), Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Kelly (IL-02), McClellan (VA-04), Meng (NY-06), Norton (DC-AL), Schakowsky (IL-09), Veasey (TX-33), Velázquez (NY-07), and Watson Coleman (NJ-12) in introducing his resolution.
Congressman Dan Goldman is committed to advancing gender equality and fighting for policies that advance economic opportunities for women.
Last month, the Congressman introduced the ‘Abortion Care Awareness Act,’ which would increase access to medically accurate information about abortion, specifically medication abortion. Additionally, the bill would ensure people have access to accurate information about where and how to obtain abortion services across the country, how to avoid anti-abortion centers intended to deceive patients, and how to identify misinformation about abortion care.
Last year, Goldman cosponsored the ‘Job Protection Act’ to expand the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to protect millions of workers who are currently unable to take time off to care for themselves or their families. Gaps in FMLA coverage lead nearly 2.6 million workers every year who need family or medical leave to not take it because they fear they will lose their jobs if they do.
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