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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is an enormous policy gap that harms women, children, families, and the economy. We should have universal paid leave.

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Countries that have extended maternity leave and benefits also have exponentially high taxes on personal income.  To achieve the same in the US the tax would have to be incremental tax increases over a long period of time.  Highest tax rate for high earners now is 37%.  It would take decades to increase taxes on the Uber rich and it simply is not going to happen.[/quote]

DP there are currently several states with paid family leave systems in place, some of which have existed for decades[/quote]

California has a huge tax base and very high taxes.[/quote]States with Implemented Paid Family Leave (2026)
California (CA): Up to 8 weeks for bonding or family care, funded by employee payroll deductions.
Colorado (CO): Provides 12 weeks of paid leave, with an additional 4 weeks for pregnancy complications.
Connecticut (CT): Offers 12 weeks of benefits, plus 2 additional weeks for pregnancy complications.
Massachusetts (MA): Provides up to 12 weeks of paid family leave.
New Jersey (NJ): Provides 12 weeks of leave, with mandatory employer/employee contributions.
New York (NY): Uses a mandatory private insurance system for paid leave.
Oregon (OR): Provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave, with 2 extra weeks for pregnancy.
Rhode Island (RI): Offers 12 weeks of benefits.
Washington (WA): Provides 12 weeks of paid leave.
Washington, D.C. (DC): Offers 12 weeks for family/medical leave, plus 2 weeks for prenatal [/quote]

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