Everyone cares for a loved one at some point in their lives. The failure of laws in the United States to both support family caregiving and recognize the rich variety of families is a major shortcoming. Fortunately, advocates have been increasingly successful in the fight to guarantee paid leave and expand legal conceptions of who constitutes “family.”
Tool Category: New Mexico
The Road to Reproductive Justice
The majority of Americans believe that a full range of reproductive healthcare, including abortion should be legal. Too often, this reality is clouded by myths about who does and does not support access to abortion care. Recent research about attitudes of rural New Mexicans breaks down those assumptions.
Attitudes Toward Reproductive Health Policy Among Rural New Mexicans
This resource summarizes the rural research conducted by Strong Families New Mexico, a program of Forward Together. This two-page document shares key findings and action items that New Mexico decision makers can take to secure reproductive justice in New Mexico.
This tool was created in collaboration with Strong Families New Mexico (SFNM), an archived program of Forward Together.
Strong Families New Mexico Legislative Report Card
The 2017 report seeks to inform policy makers, organizations and community members about both the policies that promote equitable outcomes for all families and the policies that harm families.
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Throughout the legislative process, Strong Families New Mexico (SFNM), along with our community leaders and partner organizations, engages in the process to make sure the voices of our families and communities count. This resource will help New Mexcans understand the legislative process for how a bill becomes a law.
A Path Forward
This report draws on the challenges that 19 organizations have faced in trying to implement efforts to end gender-based violence in New Mexico. It includes recommendations to address gender-based violence in the areas of policy, funding, programs and service provision.
Conozca Su Voto – New Mexico
La participación cívica significa el poder involucrar a personas cotidianas en decisiones que impactan a nuestras familias y comunidades. La temporada electoral es un tiempo importante para poder alzar la voz y participar en los diferentes aspectos electorales sin importar nuestro estatus de ciudadanía o la habilidad de poder votar.
Know Your Vote – New Mexico
Voting is a public way of saying, “Our families count, and we matter!” This guide offers information on national, NM statewide, and local elected officials. This guide lets you know what these positions do and how the decisions they make impact you and your family.
Navajo Nation Know Your Vote Guide
Members of the Navajo Nation have the right to participate in both the sovereign Navajo Nation government and the federal, state and local governments of the United States. By navigating both governments, Navajo voters can impact our daily lives and the lives of generations to come.
This guide offers information on Navajo Nation, U.S. national, NM statewide and local elected officials. This guide lets you know what these positions do and how the decisions they make impact you and your family.
Strong Families New Mexico Legislative Report Card
The 2015 report seeks to inform policy makers, organizations and community members about both the policies that promote equitable outcomes for all families and the policies that harm families.