Why Family Leave Is Still a Luxury in the U.S.

The U.S. is an anomaly among developed nations when it comes to paid family leave. At least 183 countries allow a working mother to take time off to be with a newborn or young child — and to continue to earn an income while she does so. In at least 79 countries, fathers also benefit. But in the U.S. a patchwork of state and company policies dictate how families effectively provide care. With President Donald Trump actively pushing for paid family leave, members of Congress from both parties are