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04/09/14

Today April 8th, 2014 marks the second day of a 48-hour fast by 100 women who have come together in D.C. to urge our elected leaders to vote on an immigration reform bill that is fair and inclusive of women, children and families. The fast in the "Courage Cafe" tent on 4th and Jefferson in D.C . is...

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Immigration

04/09/14

I am a 25-year-old UC San Diego graduate and I taking on my second fast for fair immigration reform. I was born in Oakland and have waited all of my life to meet my family from the Philippines. My mother obtained her citizenship before I was born and one of the first things she did was file for...

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Gracelynne West

Immigration

04/08/14

I am originally from Mexico and studied electronic engineering there until I moved to Grand Rapids in 1991. My family has been living and working there since 1945 when the United States was doing all they could to get workers from Mexico to come to this country to work during the war effort. My...

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Gema Lowe

Family Economic Security

04/08/14

Confession: I grew up believing that women had mostly achieved equality in the workplace and the world. But when my first child was born, I quickly learned that I was mistaken. My son was absolutely amazing, and he was also born with an immune system deficiency. I had to leave my full-time job...

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Family Economic Security Realistic & Fair Wages

04/08/14

I am proud to support President Barack Obama's executive orders to promote and protect equal pay for women. The first executive order would protect federal employees who share salary information with one another. The second executive order will instruct the Secretary of Labor to create regulations...

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Charles Rangel

Immigration

04/08/14

Editor’s Note: More than 1,200 women from 70 organizations are fasting in 35 states for immigration reform that keeps families together and treats women fairly this month. The month of fasting will culminate April 7-9th, 2014 when 100 women will fast in DC for 48 hours. Click here to sign the...

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Teresa Vyhanek

Immigration

04/08/14

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Julia Toepfer

Immigration

04/08/14

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Monica McCarthy

Immigration

04/08/14

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Cecelia Friedman Levin

Immigration

04/08/14

Nota de la editora: Más de 1.200 mujeres de 70 organizaciones están ayunando en 35 estados por la reforma migratoria que mantenga a las familias juntas y que trate a las mujeres con justicia y dignidad. 100 mujeres se unieron en el capitolio de Washington desde el 7 de abril hasta el 9 de abril...

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Miriam Garcia