Re: a good idea

[Doug Henwood <dhenwood@xxxxxxxxx>]

Joel Blau wrote:

> Yes, the left greatly underestimates the potential of a progressive
> family policy as a way of reframing the issue of who strengthens
> families (amazingly, post-election polls show Bush leading, 39-31on this
> issue). But remember the fuss the right kicked up when Clinton signed
> the Family Leave Act, which, unlike other countries, doesn't  even offer
> paid leave. Now, if only there were a political party that would put
> forth such proposals...

Ssshh, don't let Barbara Bergmann hear you! She gets livid on the
subject of parental leave, which she says will reverse all women's
workplace gains, and is in fact part of a vast antifeminist
conspiracy.

Doug