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As midterms near, women of color demand solutions to their economic struggles

https://thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/3608677-as-midterms-near-women-of-color-demand-solutions-to-their-economic-struggles/

Half of the women we surveyed told us they barely earn enough to make ends meet. Eighty-five percent of respondents took on additional debt during the pandemic as personal financial circumstances changed and they struggled to cover essentials like rent, utilities, and medical expenses. This is a problem that will compound: nearly 6 in 10 don’t feel confident in their ability to pay off that debt, now or in the future.

On top of that, an increase in childcare responsibilities during the pandemic caused 38 percent of respondents to cut hours at work and 17 percent to leave their job outright. Many women who kept their jobs had to delay other activities like career advancement, further education, or launching their own business because of a lack of child or family care. This leaves them at a disadvantage as they work toward their long-term financial goals.

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