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05/14/13

Growing up, I did exactly what was expected of me. I worked hard through high school and was the first in my family to graduate from college, thanks to the federal Pell Grant, an academic scholarship and work-study program. Despite that, I still walked away with massive student loans. I don’t...

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Iris Maria Chavez

05/14/13

This story was cross-posted from the Mom-Blog in celebration of National Women's Health Week. Every Tuesday, I try to write something I learn or take away from raising kids with disabilities. This week, it’s a little more closer to home, in that I’m thinking about how raising my children has...

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Gina Badalaty

Gun Safety

05/13/13

“Respect me.” “I am more than what you see.” “I want to feel safe.” These messages we chalked on the sidewalk during a demonstration for International Anti Street Harassment Week in Philadelphia this past April (Sexual Assault Awareness Month) resonate with anyone who has felt dehumanized,...

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Nuala Cabral

05/13/13

Secretary Sebelius shared the following message especially for MomsRising members to launch National Women's Health Week. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp3Fock3hPg&feature=em-upload_owner Learn more about National Women's Health Week here and join MomsRising in playing Healthy Moms BINGO !

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Kathleen Sebelius

Open Flexible Work Realistic & Fair Wages

05/12/13

After a long week at work, and the weekend filled with two soccer games, a dance recital and a birthday party, I’ll drive 75 minutes to visit my mother this Mother’s Day. There’s no time for breakfast in bed, a manicure/pedicure with friends or dinner and a movie. That’s okay; that’s not what this...

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Liz O'Donnell

05/11/13

Dear Moms " If every Mom knew how awesome they are , every problem in the world would be fixed." - Kid President When I watched the following video, my heart giggled. My soul glowed and I thought of all the times when I stopped, looked and listened to the glory of childhood...and sometimes even...

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Zen Honeycutt

Environmental Health

05/11/13

I'm looking forward to Sunday morning. Breakfast in bed, flowers and chocolate — plus sweet, handmade cards from kids who often don't take the time to say thanks. What's not to like? But I also like the fact that Mother's Day was actually founded to celebrate moms taking action to protect their...

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Kristin Schafer

MomsRising

05/11/13

It's time to celebrate! Here's a fun and free way to celebrate Mother's Day! Check out MomsRising's Mother’s Day video you can customize and send your mom (or to yourself!). Check it out here: http://momdance.com Every year, MomsRising comes up with a creative way to tell Mom she's the best. This...

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Anita Sarah Jackson

Gun Safety

05/10/13

Nothing is worse than losing a child. This may be one of the few universal beliefs that still holds true in every far reaching corner of the globe. And, I think most would agree that few acts of personal courage are more inspiring than the strength and grace with which many mothers who have...

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Maria Cuomo Cole

Health Care Immigration

05/10/13

Like most moms, Mother's Day for me is an opportunity to celebrate with my children and family, and reflect upon how deeply I cherish motherhood. While supporting our children as they grow and adapt to the world is joyful, we moms face so many challenges along the way -- the pain of watching our...

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