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A baby Riser gives a MomsRising storybook to Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

05/17/24

MomsRising regularly shares stories from our volunteers with members of Congress, state legislators, and other decision makers. From written stories, to videos, to in-person meetings—our overarching goal is to lift and amplify the voices of our members in every step of the policymaking process. rep...

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Felicia Burnett

Food! Immigration

05/17/24

USE YOUR VOICE! Tell us about the wonderful immigrant caregivers in your life! “One of our son’s home health aides is from Haiti and she truly loves him and makes sure he’s getting great care. Her dedication and friendship have made her a part of our family and we all look forward to her time with...

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Sue Anne Reed

Female caregiver with elderly woman in wheelchair

Health Care Immigration

05/16/24

Not only are immigrants 27 percent of the direct care workforce, including home health aides, personal health aides, and nursing assistants, many immigrants are caring for family members as well. "My wife is my caregiver. I am a U.S. Army Disabled Veteran and USCIS does not want to grant her...

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Donna Norton

Maternal Justice MomsRising Parenting & Families Politics & Policy Social & Emotional Development

05/14/24

Our school systems should be environments that encourage children to grow in both their mental and emotional abilities. Safe school settings should inspire children to express themselves and grow. Four years ago, the pandemic exacerbated the mental and emotional crisis among our young people,...

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Kelsey Reyes

Immigration

05/14/24

Letters to the editor are a powerful, and high-profile, way to influence both lawmakers and fellow voters in your local community. Writing a letter to the editor is an effective way to express an issue that’s important to you and reach a wider audience. The letters to the editor section is among...

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Donna Norton

Maternal Justice

05/10/24

On May 1st, World Maternal Health Day, I sat down with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin to discuss the mental health challenges that often come with giving birth. Dr. Lakshmin, a perinatal psychiatrist and bestselling author of Real Self Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses...

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Gina Arias

Parenting & Families Social & Emotional Development

05/10/24

Watch and Share! Moms. Are. Powerful. In honor of #MothersDay, we’re celebrating YOU and our wins together. From the streets to the ballot box, moms are making our voices heard and inspiring our kids and communities. Talk about mom power! This year, help us mobilize moms to vote for the future we...

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Sue Anne Reed

Rep. Porter, Rep. Pressley, and Rep. Bush Introduce the Community Safety Agenda

Childcare & Early Education Gun Safety MomsRising Parenting & Families Politics & Policy Social & Emotional Development

05/10/24

On April 16, 2024, in partnership with the Community Safety Working Group, MomsRising stood with Representative Cori Bush (D-MO), Representative Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Representative Katie Porter (D-CA) to present the introduction of the 2024 Community Safety Agenda. This press conference...

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Kelsey Reyes

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A mom smiles while hugging her two young daughters

Childcare & Early Education Health Care Maternal Justice MomsRising Paid Family Leave Reproductive Justice

05/07/24

This Mother’s Day, as we celebrate the many, many ways that moms power the U.S. (and all of us!), we’re calling on Congress to power moms by passing care policies! Tell Congress: Power moms - Pass care policies in honor of Mother’s Day! What happened? Together, we’ve championed AND PASSED many...

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Felicia Burnett

Policy Heroes: Building the Care Infrastructure and Economy

Childcare & Early Education Health Care Maternal Justice MomsRising Paid Family Leave Reproductive Justice

05/07/24

This Mother’s Day, as we’re celebrating the many ways that moms power the U.S. (and all of us!), we’re sharing powerful care stories with every member of Congress so they know why these policies are important. We're delivering our storybook, "Policy Heroes: Building the Care Infrastructure and Economy" to the White House and every member of Congress

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Felicia Burnett