Liza Mundy

New America Foundation

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Fellow at the New America Foundation and staff writer at the Washington Post, author of Michelle: A Biography and The Richer Sex: How the New Majority of Female Breadwinners Is Transforming Sex, Love and Family

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In 2002 California guaranteed six weeks of paid leave for both mothers and fathers.

The Case for Paternity Leave

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Two different five-vote Supreme Court majorities made rulings today that advance the cause of same-sex marriage in the United States.

Gay Rights Victories from a Divided US Supreme Court

Two different five-vote Supreme Court majorities made rulings today that advance the cause of same-sex marriage in the United States.

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Barack Obama 's campaign began with the promise of change from business as usual in Washington.

The Curtin Rises on the Democratic National Convention

Barack Obama 's campaign began with the promise of change from business as usual in Washington.

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