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Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Health Care Realistic & Fair Wages

09/16/16

On Sept. 13, the U.S. Census Bureau released important new data on poverty, median household income, and the number of Americans covered by health insurance. Below is a statement by Deborah Weinstein , executive director of the Coalition on Human Needs , responding to the new data. The official...

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David Elliot

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food!

09/14/16

Of course we know that hunger exists in America – and that an estimated 15.3 million children in our country, or one in five, live in a household where there is a real risk they will go hungry. Often studies of childhood hunger involve very young children – up to five years of age, for example, and...

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David Elliot

Politics & Policy

09/14/16

Recently, I addressed the NC Commission on the Administration of Law & Justice public hearing held in Wilmington, NC, advocating raising the age from 16 to 18 years old for prosecution under the adult justice system. There are only 2 states that prosecute 16- and 17-yr-olds as adults, North...

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Rodney Robbins

Health Care

09/13/16

This week I’m observing my 14 year-old ninth grader attempt to navigate increased academic, sports, extracurricular and social demands (and doing all I can to stay hands-off) , and I’m reminded of a time in my late twenties when the idea of life balance was completely foreign to me. I was working...

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Renee Trudeau

Family Economic Security Paid Sick Days

09/13/16

Morristown could become the next municipality in New Jersey to pass paid sick days!

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Sara Alcid

Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security Paid Family Leave

09/13/16

This morning, Donald Trump’s campaign announced that it would roll out policy proposals aimed at reducing child care costs and providing new mothers with up to six weeks paid maternity leave . Right now, America’s families and economy are facing a crisis. So it’s good, but not surprising to see...

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Family Economic Security MomsRising

09/13/16

Imagine being injured in a domestic violence incident, but instead of calling 911 for help, you decide to put down the phone. You’re afraid your call for emergency services will get you evicted from your home. It’s unimaginable that anyone experiencing violence at home would have to make a decision...

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Nani Coloretti, HUD Deputy Secretary

Military Families

09/12/16

The best way to get through the months of solo parenting is to be prepared and learn from those who have gone before you. Here are my tips for surviving as a solo parent.

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Julie Provost

MomsVote

09/10/16

It's just a few short weeks before election day on November 8th! We're fired up and ready to make a difference. You can join us! We're very excited to announce the launch of a non-partisan election-driven campaign named #LatinasVotan that will start on September 15th. What better way to celebrate...

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Xochitl Oseguera

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Food!

09/09/16

Antibiotics overuse is leading to resistant “superbugs”. This overuse is leading us down a dangerous road and a future where a simple cut could place our lives in danger. READ: How is the state of our antibiotics in 2016? HHIF_WOMANGROCERY_RAW_KM_RF_3718 (1).JPG Join #FoodFri on September 9, 2016...

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