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04/12/22

This morning, my phone lit up with news alerts about another mass shooting. When I saw “Brooklyn” in the headlines, my heart stopped. How many times have my husband and I walked the streets of Brooklyn and rode the subway during trips to see our daughter, or to visit friends?

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Gloria Pan

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04/08/22

We’re celebrating the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court this week. This is a historic, meaningful moment that will make our highest court more reflective of our country’s rich diversity. You can read our statement here. (And big thanks go to YOU for helping to...

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Sue Anne Reed

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04/06/22

Up until about a year ago, there was very little space for me to "just be" and for me to learn about the inner workings of my heart. I would make space for myself with my animals, writing, recovery, walking, hiking, nature. But I had to squeeze it in. Just when I would scratch the surface of my own...

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Beth Anstandig

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04/01/22

At the end of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating YOU and all the beautiful MOMentum you continue to make possible for women and families. Together we...

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Kerri Karvetski

Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security Health Care Realistic & Fair Wages

04/01/22

It’s April Fools Day, but we’re serious that there are lots of important actions you can quickly take to stand up for women and families! Next week is going to be a very busy week in Washington with discussions ramping up again about what may be included in the next economic package. You can help...

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Sue Anne Reed

Family Economic Security

03/31/22

Advancing our education in hopes of a stable future shouldn’t result in decades of financial hardship. While running for President, Joe Biden promised to cancel student loan debt, and it’s time to get the job done.

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Sara Alcid

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03/30/22

This week, we delivered three hard copies of different storybooks to every member of Congress to celebrate the stories and advocacy of our incredible members. These storybooks include stories of families from across the country that highlight the critical need for investments in our Care Economy...

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Felicia Burnett

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Health Care Politics & Policy

03/30/22

“We have 3 children who are medically fragile and medically complex who are able to receive care at home thanks to our state’s HCBS waiver. These programs are critically important to ensuring families can stay together and children like mine don’t have to live in a hospital or institution but can...

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Felicia Burnett

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03/29/22

On the radio show this week, we cover the spectacular nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court (and how you can help get her confirmed); what’s happening with disinformation online and how you can help stop it; and we also cover the growing movement of moms and caregivers...

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Families & The Federal Budget

03/25/22

We’ve got one we can mark down in the WIN column! On Tuesday, President Biden signed a major spending bill into law that creates increases in dedicated funding for food and nutrition, housing, early learning, and other essential federal programs. [1] For the first time in many years, the federal...

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