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09/09/20

As a busy mom, dad, grandparent, or caregiver, and person who cares about democracy… Are you interested in voting by mail? MomsRising has you covered! We have a handy tool where you can double check that you’re registered to vote (please do, it’s good practice because some people get pushed off the voter rolls!) AND also request a vote-by-mail ballot if you can in your state.

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

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Health Care

09/08/20

MomsRising collects stories from our members all across the U.S. about how health policies are impacting families. Here is a powerful story about the need to rein in the cost of life-saving prescription medicines and to make sure everyone has access to quality, affordable health care from a...

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Felicia Burnett

Health Care Immigration MomsVote Politics & Policy

09/04/20

Before we get to the #5Actions this week, all of us at MomsRising want to first thank you for everything you’ve been doing to help protect our democracy, to advance justice, to get families and our economy much needed COVID-19 relief measures, and to help get out the MomsVote in 2020. We know you’...

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget MomsRising MomsRising Near You

09/02/20

Being a mother and a full-time educator is no easy task on a typical day. Adding a global pandemic in the mix definitely takes a toll on trying to figure out how to juggle multiple facets of our lives. As parents navigating COVID-19, we have a constant pressure of being 100% present at work (if we...

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Marysol Perez

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Breastfeeding MomsVote Politics & Policy

09/01/20

August closed out with powerful MOMentum! From advocating during National Breastfeeding Month and Black Breastfeeding Week; to working to save the post office, childcare, paid leave and sick days, and unemployment insurance; to celebrating the Black National Convention, MomsRising supporters across...

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Anita Sarah Jackson

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MomsVote

09/01/20

The 2020 General Election is going to be an important one and we are doing our part to share as much relevant information to help you with early voting. The process to request an early ballot may be a multi-step process depending on your state’s requirements. Stick with it and exercise your right...

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Lucrecer Braxton

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MomsVote

08/29/20

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Lucrecer Braxton

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MomsVote

08/29/20

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Lucrecer Braxton

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MomsVote

08/29/20

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Lucrecer Braxton

Health Care Maternal Justice

08/28/20

Most of the women and families navigating pregnancy and the pandemic were pregnant before shelter ins and restrictions began. And while there were memes sprinkled all across social media about a baby boom ringing in 2021, there was significant truth lying beneath that joke.

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