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05/11/18

Supporting mothers should be a universal, bipartisan priority. But as we celebrate Mother’s Day, the U.S. House will be preparing to vote on a highly partisan version of the Farm Bill that includes cuts and harmful changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) known as CalFresh in...

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Lisa Sherrill

Maternal Justice

05/11/18

As Mother’s Day approaches, I’ve found myself reflecting on the trip I took last month to the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama – both brainchildren of the brilliant civil rights attorney, Bryan Stevenson, the founder and...

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Jody Kent Lavy

Food! Immigration

05/11/18

As we head into the Mother's Day weekend, we want to pause and THANK all of the parents, parent figures, grandparents and caregivers in our lives. We are so thankful for ALL OF YOU, and for your tireless energy for stepping up and speaking out about issues facing our families, our communities and...

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Karen Showalter

Health Care Maternal Justice MomsRising Paid Family Leave Politics & Policy Realistic & Fair Wages

05/11/18

We need your voice! Click here to s hare your birth/maternal story with us or share the story of someone you love! Everyone who becomes pregnant or gives birth should have access to a safe, healthy, and respectful experience. Access to health insurance and quality, equitable health care are a...

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S. Nadia Hussain

Families & The Federal Budget MomsRising MomsRising Near You

05/11/18

We are so glad you are able to come to Raleigh on May 16th for the March for Students and Rally for Respect. Below are some of the details you’ll want to know for the day of the march. Huge thanks to the NC Association of Educators (NCAE) for pulling most of this together! Agenda: 9:30 am- Meet at...

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Beth Messersmith

Gun Safety Politics & Policy Social & Emotional Development

05/11/18

“Daddy,” the boy said, “I don't want to disobey you, but I have made my pledge. If you try to keep me home, I will sneak off. If you think I deserve to be punished for that, I'll just have to take the punishment. For, you see, I'm not doing this only because I want to be free. I...

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Marian Wright Edelman

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food!

05/11/18

The House is likely to vote as soon as next week on the Farm Bill, legislation that includes the reauthorization of SNAP/food stamps. Despite historically being a bipartisan bill, the version put forth by the House GOP leaders this year includes sweeping, even stricter work requirements for...

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Lecia Imbery

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05/10/18

Know what I want for Mother’s Day? Chocolate, flowers, and ... a fully activated, empowered, growing, vibrant women’s movement to take back our nation. But this isn’t just a dream. We have you covered in the Mother’s Day gift department: You can give chocolate AND social change. Give the new Keep...

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Families & The Federal Budget MomsRising MomsRising Near You Politics & Policy

05/10/18

On May 16th, thousands of NC teachers, parents, students, and public school supporters will be headed to Raleigh for the March for Students and the Rally for Respect. Why May 16th? Because it’s the first day of the 2018 legislative session and, as lawmakers reconvene to review the state budget,...

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Beth Messersmith

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Family Economic Security Food!

05/10/18

Got questions about how the proposed Farm Bill will affect women who receive SNAP benefits? Come to #FoodFri this week and learn more about what the cuts to SNAP in the Farm Bill could mean for women who rely on SNAP to put food on the table. Our amazing guests the National Resource Center for...

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