special Fathers Day shout-out to paid family leave
Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò
also: DC has paid family leave and it's one of the many incredible things about this city and something everyone should have. Incidentally enough, @51st.news - the worker run newsroom that my wife, triumphant new mom @abigailhiggins.bsky.social works at has an explainer:
51st.news/explainer-pa...
The program is funded by a tax paid by participating D.C. businesses and nonprofits. First, check with your employer to see if they pay into it.
