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08/18/16

The Duluth City Council voted to create an earned sick time task force. Thank them for taking this important step & tell them that you support the introduction of an ordinance!

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Sara Alcid

Food!

08/17/16

Great news for healthy schools! The USDA released the final Local Wellness Policy Rule at the end of July. Wellness policies are “a written document that guides a local educational agency’s (LEA) or school district’s efforts to establish a school environment that promotes students’ health, well-...

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Karen Showalter

Food!

08/17/16

Greetings! We hope you've been having a healthy, happy and fun summer! The Good Food Force updates have slowed a bit over the summer, as we've enjoyed vacation and family time (we hope you've done the same!). But we're kicking things back into high gear as we approach the new school year. In this...

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Karen Showalter

Health Care

08/17/16

We are in week 3 of National Breastfeeding Month! This week we chatted about breastfeeding and healthcare. If you missed it, that's okay! Here is the recap!

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Sili Recio

Health Care

08/16/16

Recently while facilitating a women’s retreat at Esalen , I shared my definition of self-care with the group: the art of attuning and responding to your needs and desires moment to moment. And then I asked the circle, “ Do you feel safe with yourself?” The room grew silent … only one person raised...

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Renee Trudeau

Podcast

08/15/16

On this #radio show we cover the impact of the Malignant Cheeto, AKA Donald Trump, on America. We discuss changing demographics, public policy—including Trump’s flimsy childcare proposal, voter engagement, and the Olympics. *Special guests include: Steve Phillips , author of Brown is the New White...

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Blog Carnivals Health Care Military Families

08/15/16

Recently TRICARE implemented a new breastfeeding support policy. Read one mom's experience with it here.

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National Military Family Association

Childcare & Early Education

08/15/16

“We thought we were doing everything right,” said Jenny, a young mom and Fair Share supporter. “We thought we were so ahead of things, we had even started a college fund, but … no one told us what we needed was a child care savings fund!” While young parents like Jenny try to prepare for parenthood...

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Chloe Sasson

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Food!

08/12/16

One in three children is overweight or obese. Schools, and communities, that support healthy foods in schools can help stem childhood obesity. Given that kids, spend most of their waking hours in school supporting healthy school meals will help children, today and in the future. Parents and faith...

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Migdalia Rivera

Health Care

08/12/16

As a professional in dentistry bringing urgently needed affordable care to kids and families, I’m always looking for new ways of working smartly, to get more care to more members of our community. That’s why I’d like to see public officials in Washington state authorize dental therapists. Dental...

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