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Media Library MomsRising Near You MomsVote Paid Sick Days

11/09/15

Because it’s 2015, I can’t see these pictures and not act. Because it’s 2015, you can’t sit by anymore either. Because it’s 2015, we can’t let ourselves say “but I like being the #2.” The powerful images put out by Elle UK were all too familiar. They featured some of the most recognizable global...

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Erin Vilardi

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Family Economic Security Realistic & Fair Wages

11/09/15

Put something soft on your desk right now, because what I’m about to tell you will have you so mad you’re going to have a "head-desk" moment (you know, a moment when you drop your head to your desk in frustration?) and I don’t want you to get hurt. Ready? According to the latest U.S. Census,...

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Xochitl Oseguera

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security

11/06/15

Representative Paul Ryan was just sworn in as the new Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives last Thursday. We want to give him a big welcome to this new and important position and we want to do it the MomsRising way—by making sure he prioritizes working families! Let's start by urging...

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Elyssa Schmier

Health Care Open Flexible Work

11/05/15

If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable . Seneca Most people are surprised to hear that I love making a big pot of minestrone soup for my family and neighbors as much as I love getting invited to go to India to speak to a women’s group on work/life balance. So after...

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Renee Trudeau

Paid Family Leave Realistic & Fair Wages

11/04/15

by Victoria Chao We’re at a point in history where it’s actually pretty good to be a young woman in the professional world. It’s remarkable to think that we live in a world where: Paid maternity leave is a national conversation. As I’m writing this, the second most popular column in The Washington...

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GenderAvenger

Health Care

11/04/15

This week's Wellness Wednesday had guests @GetCoveredUS, @ChildDefender, @Out2Enroll and @TheHealthyMommy talking all about open enrollment and how to stay covered. Check out the Storify below to access important resources and information!

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Sili Recio

Immigration

11/03/15

Our children are growing up in a global world. If we are truly going to prepare them to succeed in the 21st century, we must give them the tools to understand and value that global world. Learning about the cultures and histories that define all of us is an important component of our ultimate goal...

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AFT Executive Vice President, Mary Cathryn Ricker

Health Care

11/03/15

It’s a lovely time of year! I’m seeing leaves of all different colors, pumpkins (and spice!) everywhere, boots & sweaters galore, and…. the health insurance marketplace is open! There are a few changes around open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act this year. So take a moment to review...

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Felicia Burnett

Podcast

11/02/15

For your podcast list: Breaking Through with me, Kristin Rowefinkbeiner! It's fun, feisty, and relevant for moms and families. Our weekly podcast is ‪#‎free‬ for all on iTunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/moms-rising-radio/id533519537 ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW: Inspiring guests talk about roller...

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Childcare & Early Education MomsVote

11/02/15

The next round of presidential debates are just around the corner, and it’s critical that the candidates hear from all of us about the importance of high quality, affordable child care. On Thursday , November 5 , NWLC and MomsRising are teaming up for a Twitter storm to let the candidates know:...

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Helen Blank