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09/17/13
Testimony of Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner Co-Founder, Executive Director, MomsRising Hearing on “Stand Your Ground” Laws: Civil Rights and Public Safety Implications of the Expanded Use of Deadly Force Before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights,...
Kristin's picture
09/14/13
This time of year, Target becomes like my second home. Dropping by to pick up school supplies, clothes and fall sports equipment in addition to my regular shopping, I’m in and out of my local store so often, they should personalize a parking spot for me. Target is my go-to retailer, because I love...
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09/14/13
Great news! Last year's Super Bowl champs, the Baltimore Ravens, have agreed to champion new health coverage options! They'll be teaming up with Maryland's new health insurance marketplace, Maryland Health Connection, to help make sure their fans know that they may be eligible for new, affordable...
Felicia Burnett's picture
09/13/13
Many moms across the country are self-employed or launching new small businesses—a status we fondly call "Mompreneurs". Whether you are a blogger, sell homemade creations online, offer your expertise by contracting, or own your own retail shop, figuring out what to do about health insurance on your...
Felicia Burnett's picture
09/12/13
Members of the House of Representatives have introduced a bill that would cut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or food stamps) by a whopping $40 billion . This move would cut millions of children and families from the program and reduce benefits for even more. At a time of high...
Elyssa Schmier's picture
09/11/13
If you think the typical American household is straight, married parents living with their kids, you are so last century! The “nuclear family” model actually fits a mere 20 percent of U.S. households. Recent data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that in the past 40 years, both men and women...
Valerie Young's picture
09/10/13
On this show we explore the potential impact of the proposed SNAP/food stamp cuts, the current state of climate change and juvenile justice in America, and the growing momentum around family leave. Guests include Jim Weill, President of the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC); Alisha Johnson,...
Kristin's picture
09/10/13
Today is my daughter Beatrix’s 2nd birthday and that has me feeling “all the feelings” because Bea’s birth and my dad’s death are so inextricably linked that it is impossible for me to think of one without the other. My husband, Matt, feeding Bea in the NICU. My husband and I told my parents I was...
Ruth Martin's picture
09/10/13
Last month, the Senate Environmental and Public Works committee held a hearing about toxic chemicals . Business owners, health advocates, and citizens testified about the the lack of regulation of toxic chemicals in consumer products and how they are harming lives. This fall, Congress will decide...
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09/09/13
Yesterday was National Grandparents Day and in honor of the important older adults in our lives, we wanted to share information about how the Affordable Care Act will impact older adults. While Seniors over age 65 have access to Medicare, over 13 million adults between the ages of 45-64 are...
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