These mothers wanted to care for their kids and keep their jobs. Now they're suing after being fired. This story is part of TIME’s Women and the Pandemic issue. COVID-19 has made it impossible to deny the ways broken systems hurt women. TIME spoke with women who have found the strength to work toward a better future. Read the full cover story at the link in bio. Photograph by Mary Beth Koeth for TIME

Huge thank you Paul Moakley for the assignment, Javier Sanchez for assisting, and to Lauren Martinez and her family for allowing me into their home to photograph 💙 This assignment was a total dream.