Tech Entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian Pushes For Paid Family Leave

Tech Entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian Pushes For Paid Family Leave

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Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, advocates for paid family leave, emphasizing its importance after his wife, Serena Williams, faced complications during childbirth. He presented petitions to lawmakers and participated in Dads Day of Action, highlighting the need for legislative change. Current US policies offer limited unpaid leave, with few states providing paid options. Ohanian argues that paid leave would benefit the economy by increasing workforce participation, especially among women.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What personal experience did Alexis Ohanian share to emphasize the importance of paid family leave?

His father took a long vacation when he was born.

His wife faced complications after childbirth.

He had to choose between his job and family.

He never took a day off work.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What event did Ohanian participate in to support paid family leave?

Mothers' Day of Action

Family Leave Awareness Week

Capitol Hill Rally

Dads Day of Action

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization partnered with Ohanian for the Dads Day of Action?

Dove Men+Care

Reddit

US Department of Labor

Family Leave Alliance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of men return to work within a week after the birth of a child?

25%

90%

75%

50%

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How much could the U.S. economy potentially gain annually by adopting a paid family leave policy similar to European countries?

$1 trillion

$500 billion

$100 billion

$50 billion