TED: The US needs paid family leave -- for the sake of its future | Jessica Shortall

The video challenges the unrealistic portrayal of working mothers in stock photos and highlights the harsh realities they face, including the lack of paid maternity leave in the U.S. It shares real stories of mothers returning to work soon after childbirth, emphasizing the economic, physical, and emotional toll. The speaker advocates for national paid leave, arguing it's essential for the well-being of families and the economy.

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