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Drop Off Voters - One Key to 2010. Learn more about WVWV's research on unmarried women who voted in 2004 and 2008, but not 2006.
WVWV and GQRR develop groundbreaking new advocacy model. Learn more about how we're building an army of informed advocates and empowering them to effect change in Washington, DC's halls of power.
At AFL-CIO Executive Council, Focus Is on Employee Free Choice - This recent Center for Economic and Policy Research report explores illegal firings during union campaigns.
Unions and Upward Mobility for Women Workers – This December 2008 report from the Center for Economic and Policy Research finds that on average, unionization raised women’s wages by 11.2 percent – about $2.00 per hour – compared to non-union women with similar characteristics. Among women workers, those in unions were about 19 percentage points more likely to have employer-provided health insurance and about 25 percentage points more likely to have an employer-provided pension.
Marital Status is associated with health insurance coverage for working-age women at all income levels – This report issued by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that overall, unmarried women aged 25–64 years are about 60% more likely than married women to lack health insurance coverage.
Unmarried Women Change America – Report of the pivotal role in unmarried women made in the historic 2008 election and in changing this nation.
4 State Election Survey - Findings from election eve surveys in North Carolina, New Hampshire, Minnesota, and Georgia show unmarried women overwhelmingly supportive of progressive candidates, and much more so than their married counterparts.
Unmarried Women Driving New American Electorate - Based on evidence from the primary season, analysis of early voting and long-standing tracking of commitment to vote in tracking surveys, predict a record number of unmarried women making it to polls and contributing to a changing American electorate.
How to Reach Unmarried Women – Analysis of effective methods of contacting unmarried women.
Analysis conducted by Women's Voices. Women Vote and Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research underscores the importance of marital status among young voters. FULL REPORT
Unmarried Women and Income Disparity A recent memo explains that pay inequity exists not only between men and women, but also between unmarried and married women.
Overlooked So Far: The Nation's Unmarried Women in 2008 -- A New Agenda to Build Opportunity- Policy paper that outlines the steps that leaders, particularly the next president, should take to address the needs of unmarried women. Click here for a presentation discussing the agenda.
Unmarried Women in the Marketplace Women on their own are the fastest growing demographic in America, and frequently are the fastest growing cohort in new purchases.
Unmarried Women Continue to Make Their Voices Heard Exit surveys show unmarried women turnout disproportionately high on Super Tuesday.
Primary and Polling Show Increase Participation Polling and primary results show unmarried women participating in overwhelming rates.
Unmarried Women Active in Early Contest Exit surveys reveal unmarried women cast the crucial vote in early 2008 Presidential primaries.
New Study of Unmarried African American WomenUnmarried African American women are asserting their political power like never before. Our new research highlights their importance in upcoming elections.
A New America -- Unmarrieds Drive Change in Our Country The unmarried population has grown as a share of the population for the past 50 years, and the latest data shows that this trend is not abating. The growth of the unmarried population is outpacing the growth of the married population two and a half to one.
Census Data Confirms Growth Of Unmarrieds Recent census data shows that Americans who are not married continue to grow both as a percentage of the eligible electorate and as actual voters. A new analysis from Greenberg Quinlan Rosner that shows the growth rate for unmarried voters was 2.4 times higher than the growth rate for married voters in the 2006 election.
Summary of The 2007 State of Unmarried America Report The new report details thetrend of America's growing unmarried population and shows how single women in particular are the driving force behind this important cultural change. The report is the most comprehensive resource on who single people are, how they live, how they vote, and what they want from the government.
Entire 2007 State of Unmarried America Report
Please note: The full report is nearly 300 pages long. Depending on your connection, downloading the entire report may take a few minutes.
Outline of Unmarried America 2007
- Why are Unmarried Voters Important?
- Who is Unmarried America?
- How Connected are they to the Democratic Process?
- How Do they Live?
- What is their economic situation?
- How does healthcare affect them?
- What do they value?
- What is their social life like?
- Memo of Poll Findings from Greenberg Quinlan Rosner
Unmarried Women and Pay Inequity New research and analysis by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner places pay inequity at the top of concerns for single women.
Unmarried Women and Iraq A new analysis of public survey research data by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner shows that single women support bringing American troops home.
"Unmarried Women: By the Numbers," a look at the potential impact of women on their own
Summary of fast facts about unmarried women
Summary of the media outreach effort for the "Unmarried Women's Agenda"
100 Hour Agenda for Unmarried Women In a first ever survey to determine the policy agenda of single women, Iraq and health care topped the list of items that single women would like to see Congress address. In the new survey, conducted by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner, singles say they are also very concerned about salaries and wages not keeping up with the cost of living, and want Congress to do more to increase educational opportunities.
Survey Questionnaire and Results from Greenberg Quinlan Rosner
Summary information on all of our 2006 registration, mobilization and outreach programs
Results from our survey of single women in 13 states where we ran significant GOTV programs in 2006 Demographic cross tabulations from our survey of single women in 13 states where we ran significant GOTV programs in 2006
GQR memo on "How to communicate with unmarried women and what to say"
July focus groups with unmarried women ages 18-64
Regression analysis on Hispanic voting patterns
Data from a Democracy Corps nationwide survey of 984 Hispanics conducted May 18-June 4, 2006
"Women on their Own: A Profile of Civic Engagement"
The 2006 State of Unmarried America: A demographic, lifestyle, and attitudinal overview of America's emerging majority
National Survey of Unmarried America - published January 2006
Census data demonstrating WVWV's impact on the 2004 election
WVWV's 2005 Focus Group research, conducted by Greenberg, Quinlan, Rosner
Presentation about women on their own and WVWV's work in 2004
In-depth summary of WVWV's outreach programs
Fact sheet about unmarried women in the electorate
Fact sheetvabout unmarried men in the electorate
Report on unmarried women from the Institute for Women's Policy Research