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06/28/22

On the radio show this week we cover what’s happening with gun safety; The Equality Act and Pride Month; the latest with Roe v. Wade; and the release of the COVID vaccine for young children. *Special guests include: Kelly Sampson, Brady United Against Gun Violence, @bradybuzz; Kierra Johnson,...

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Childcare & Early Education Politics & Policy

06/28/22

Expanding federal and state funding to subsidize the true cost of high-quality care across settings and establishing a universal pre-K program are critical for the future labor force, economic equity, and health of our children, now and in the future

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S. Nadia Hussain

Maternal Justice

06/27/22

You are not alone. That’s what the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) wants new parents to know. Last month, HRSA launched a 24-hour maternal mental health hotline (1-833-TLC-MAMA or 1-833-852-6262) which offers free and confidential access to professional counselors that provide...

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Gina Arias

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Childcare & Early Education Health Care

06/26/22

It was July 21, 2021, and my son, Brandon, had just turned fifteen two weeks before. As I sat in the pediatric therapy office and listened to what I already knew, what I had been fighting for with doctors and insurance red tape for what seemed like forever, I was in anger and disbelief at just how badly the entire system had failed my child.

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Kat Wilson

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06/24/22

June is flying by – and so many of us are juggling so much all at the same time as we try to keep our families healthy and happy. We appreciate you. We appreciate all you do, including taking the time out of your busy schedules to take these actions to keep Congress focused on the most important...

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Sue Anne Reed

Childcare & Early Education

06/22/22

On June 9 th , babies, families and advocates gathered at the General Assembly in Raleigh for the 5th Annual Strolling Thunder Advocacy Day to tell state policymakers that when we lift up babies and families, we all can soar! State legislators joined families for a playdate on the lawn to fly kites...

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Elaine Zukerman

Health Care

06/21/22

On the radio show this week, we cover Roe v. Wade, Liberate Abortion, and the fight for bodily autonomy; why working to protect our democracy is still very, very important; how we can get to equality in both unpaid and paid work — and a new Fair Play documentary film that’s coming out now; and we close the show hearing about the latest with the infant formula crisis and how you can lend a hand.

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06/21/22

"The pandemic was a catalyst for me to get more actively involved in advocating for policies that support women and children. I want things to be better for myself and my kids, but also for every family." - Rachel, a Beacon Community Hub Leader in North Carolina

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Kerri Karvetski

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Health Care

06/21/22

No matter our race, place, or politics, most of us want similar things: to make a good living, to care for our families, and to have the best chance possible to be healthy. The bottom line is that families need care — health care, child care, and policies that support families to care for each...

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Felicia Burnett

Childcare & Early Education Politics & Policy

06/21/22

Right now, Congress is working on the economic reconciliation package, which should include critical child care and Pre-K investments needed to solve the ongoing child care crisis and lower costs for families, BUT reports suggest that lawmakers are considering abandoning child care and pursuing legislation without it!

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S. Nadia Hussain