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03/16/23

The environmental and climate movement has been gaining momentum in recent years, and mothers, women of color, and their children have been at the forefront. We are leading the charge in raising awareness about the effects of pollution, extreme weather events, and ecological destruction on our...

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Rev. Dr. Dortheá Enriqúe

Health Care

03/15/23

Earlier this winter, I had a frightening experience: my baby had both the flu and an ear infection. Normally, I would get the antibiotics he needed to remedy the situation. Instead, the medications his pediatrician prescribed were out of stock at our local pharmacy. I called multiple pharmacies...

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Tasmiha Khan

MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

03/14/23

“Never say never.” I’ve heard that phrase throughout my life and mostly blown it off. These days, it’s the mantra by which I’ve been living. "I’ll never leave the ranch. I’ll never move away from California. I’ll never be in another romantic relationship." These are things I said -- out loud and in...

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Beth Anstandig

Health Care

03/14/23

Last week, thanks to the pressure that the Biden/Harris administration and congressional Democrats have been applying, the largest manufacturer of insulin in the United States, Eli Lilly, made a terrific announcement: They are capping patient costs for their insulin at $35 per month! [1] This...

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Tasmiha Khan

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security

03/14/23

Today is Equal Pay Day for women across the country. We use this day to highlight the persistent pay gap by marking how far into the year women of all races and ethnicities combined, on average, must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. [1] This is NOT okay, Today is NOT a celebration...

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Taylor Austin

Childcare & Early Education

03/13/23

We need some MOMentum across New York State to remind lawmakers in Albany that NY families need BIG investments in child care so that working parents can work and child care providers can earn family sustaining wages. Last year, we asked Gov. Hochul to invest $5 Billion (yes, with a B!) in child...

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Diana Limongi

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Health Care Immigration

03/10/23

Limited time to speak up and protect asylum! Help us stop the asylum ban! The Biden Administration is taking public comments until March 27th on its plan to resurrect a Trump-era asylum ban. We have a very limited window to submit those comments, that’s why we need you to sign our petition NOW!...

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Sue Anne Reed

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Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security MomsRising MomsRising Near You Politics & Policy

03/09/23

Have you heard the great news?! Senate Bill 5225 passed in the Washington State Senate with a strong bipartisan vote. We’ve gotten this far because of the advocacy of families and MomsRising members like you - thank you! Join us in thanking our Senators for standing up for families and providers by...

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Mandy Kwan

Health Care

03/09/23

This article originally appeared on the Center for Child and Families website and is shared here with the express consent of the organization. Written by: Maggie Clark The pandemic’s continuous coverage protection had a profound effect on health coverage for pregnant women and new mothers, who for...

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Tasmiha Khan

Food!

03/09/23

One of the strongest tools our nation has in combating hunger is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Unfortunately, this vital program is under attack by some Republicans in Congress, threatening the food security of millions of families. We need you to join us in speaking out...

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