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As U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin says, “There is no fourth branch of government called Elon Musk.” And yet the unelected richest man in the world, Elon Musk, is attempting to shut down government agencies, take over our federal payment systems (he now has access to your social security number, by the way), and bring our government to a grinding halt – including the government employees who are our air traffic controllers.
If there’s one thing we moms know, it’s that every child deserves to feel safe and supported at school. But right now, across the country, schools are being targeted by immigration agencies - creating an environment of fear and uncertainty that impacts all children. “My kindergartener comes home daily telling me about friends who aren’t going to school because they are scared of ICE. My six-year-old - SIX YEARS OLD - is scared that ICE agents will come in and take her friends away. Kids shouldn...
Happy Friday! We hope you found a moment to unwind over the long weekend. Let's be honest: we know it isn’t always easy to relax—balancing the very real frustrations of this moment while projecting calm and optimism for our children and families can be a challenge. We’re not claiming to have mastered this balance, but we invite you to hold onto hope with us, with the belief that together, parents like us can achieve incredible things. Sometimes we pause to re-center, sometimes we draw our...
On the radio show this week we cover the ways in which Medicaid is under attack by Republican leaders in Congress, Trump, and Musk – and how to fight back; then we dive into the maternal health, and maternal mental health, crisis in America and what you can do; after that we cover how the work of federal workers makes America work and how you can stand up and speak out; and we close the show covering the power of women’s purses, and wallets, and spending, along with tips for financial health...
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February 26, 2025
Hey New York parents! Right now, NY legislators and the Governor are looking at their budget priorities for this year. We want to make sure that Gov. Hochul understands that investing in child care is ESSENTIAL to ensure families can stay in New York, our children thrive emotionally and academically, our child care workers are paid family-sustaining wages, and businesses and communities across New York state can thrive. How can you help? By coloring! Help Gov. Hochul understand that New York...
Oh. My. We have an update, and it’s not a good one: Last week the far-right House Republicans' plans became crystal clear when they released their budget resolution: They are trying to pass a law that will give massive ($4.5 TRILLION) tax breaks to billionaires and to mega-corporations, while forcing everyone else (like me and you) to pay the price. We need to speak out now and we need to speak out loud!!
Muslim American Heritage month recognizes the many contributions of Muslim Americans in American history up to today. The 2020 United States Religion Census estimates that there are about 4,453,908 Muslim Americans of all ages living in the United States , and in 2017, Islam was reported as the largest non-Christian religion in twenty states, primarily in the South and Midwest . Just this week I attended a Muslim Heritage month event in Paterson, NJ, the city with the largest population of...
Trump’s illegal freeze potentially impacts a wide swath of vital programs that allow parents to work, children to thrive, people to contribute to their communities, and small businesses and our economy to run, like: Head Start, health care, disaster relief, school meals, veterans programs, public schools, elder care, clean water infrastructure, housing assistance, meals on wheels, and federal cancer trials, and so much more. If this sounds incredibly concerning and illegal it is!
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January 28, 2025
The first few days of the Trump administration have been tough—and sadly, not unexpected. As we’ve heard his plans for aggressive immigration policies aimed at criminalizing and demonizing immigrants, one thing remains clear: our strength lies in our community. In these challenging times, it’s important to remember: you are not alone. Together, we can stand strong, resilient, and united in defending the dignity and contributions of immigrants in our communities. To help navigate this period of uncertainty, we’ve gathered partner resources to provide you and people in your community with vital information and advocacy tools. Note that these resources are a starting place for information and not legal advice. Please continue to check back as these resources are updated and consult an immigration attorney for specific situations. Explore these materials, share them widely, and remember: knowledge is power, and we’re in this together every step of the way.