Turning to Baby Registries to Subsidize Parental Leave

In the U.S., the challenge of financially preparing for a child is exacerbated by the the lack of a federally mandated paid maternity leave. The U.S. remains the only developed country without such a policy. And while some states have implemented paid leave funded by state insurance, and more companies are making such policies a […]

Preferences, registries and bans: How US presidents dealt with Muslims

President Donald Trump’s temporary travel restrictions on seven countries has polarized the US public, with critics calling it a “Muslim ban” unfairly singling out a religion and proponents defending it as necessary for Americans’ safety. The Trump administration has rejected the descriptions of the January 27 order as a “Muslim ban,” noting that more than […]