The yearlong pandemic has only magnified America’s gender inequalities, all while stifling the decades of progress women have made.
In a powerful interview with USA TODAY, Vice President Kamala Harris talks about women in the workforce, the hardships they’ve faced during the pandemic, and how they’re "strong." usatoday.com/in-depth/opini…
During the pandemic, women — particularly Black and Latina women — in lower-paying, face-to-face, essential and often care-taking roles, were hit hardest. Vice President Harris said we need to "value the dignity" of that work. usatoday.com/in-depth/opini…
Vice President Harris characterizes the regression as a "national emergency." She said the country needs a commitment to universal paid sick leave and paid family leave. art19.com/shows/5-things…
The pandemic has been "devastating" for women, especially women of color, Vice President Kamala Harris said. But she has a message for American women: "You are strong." Watch the full interview.
We are launching USA TODAY’s Women of the Year project, a yearlong effort to recognize the strong and resilient women who have been leaders and champions, often quietly, but with powerful results. And often despite their own challenges. usatoday.com/in-depth/opini…
USA TODAY is opening Women of the Year nominations to the public. Use our form to suggest a woman you feel should be recognized for making a difference. Nominations will be accepted through April 30. bit.ly/3tOHXis
Last year, USA TODAY recognized 100 women in celebration of the 100th anniversary of women's right to vote. Our Women of the Century project brought us the stories of those who changed their communities and the course of history in the face of adversity. usatoday.com/in-depth/life/…
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We interviewed more than 30 students and educators, of all ages and experience, about how they grew and changed in 2020 — or just made it to the next day.
For Alanis Broussard, it was about making sure the world coming to a stop didn't stop her from moving forward.
For David Miyashiro, this past year has been difficult because of what educators like him couldn't provide to students and their families.
Educator Monica Fuglei reflected on previous times teaching was difficult, and how the past year in its entirety has been a crisis.
Like many beach and outdoor destinations, Cancún is seeing a spike in visitors as vaccinated vacationers and those with pandemic fatigue book getaways despite the CDC’s continuing advice not to travel. 🧵 👇 usatoday.com/in-depth/trave…
Our own @DawnGilbertson reports seeing tourists – most of them Americans – dance and shoot videos of the white-gloved performer belting out “Billie Jean” and “Thriller” while they sipped margaritas, martinis, piña coladas and other free drinks.
“My husband and I decided, look, we still need to have some sort of mental health break,” one couple said.
For those who are eligible, the tool will show a "Payment Status" of when the payment was issued as well as the payment date for direct deposit or mail. usatoday.com/story/money/20…
"Get current on your bills, set a little to the side for the future, and support your local small businesses." usatoday.com/story/money/pe…
Some individuals who died in 2020 may still qualify for stimulus checks through the Recovery Rebate Credit.
People of color, who were more likely to die and lose their jobs during the COVID-19 crisis, were also less likely to have access to paid leave. bit.ly/313mvdf
Tameka Henry often had to take off a week or more every month to care for her ill husband and their children. In December, when she and her daughter contracted COVID-19, Henry once again had to go without pay as she recuperated at home.
Clara Vasquez says that in her last job as a home health aide, she would cobble together hours a month at a time to take care of her and her family's needs. By the end of the year, if she never took a day off, she'd have about a week of personal time.