Meghan Markle Advocates for Paid Leave and Recalls 'Making Ends Meet' in Letter to Congress

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Meghan Markle is sharing her personal story of struggle to help make the case for paid family leave. On Wednesday, the Duchess of Sussex spoke on behalf of all parents, in an open letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.In the letter, which was published by Paid Leave for All, Markle said that while she's not a politician, she felt it was her duty as a mom and an advocate to urge those who make the decisions to put a plan for paid family leave in place.«I'm not an elected official, and I’m not a politician.

I am, like many, an engaged citizen and a parent,» the letter began. «And because you and your congressional colleagues have a role in shaping family outcomes for generations to come, that’s.