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04/15/22

On the radio show this week, we cover the nexus between culture and legislative change, we celebrate the victory of the new U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson , hear about the importance of voting this year more than ever as we cover the power of the AAPI voting block, and get the...

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Family Economic Security Maternal Justice

04/14/22

Please join MomsRising in celebrating Black Maternal Health Week !!! Founded by our partners at the Black Mamas Matter Alliance , Black Maternal Health Week is a week of awareness, activism, and community building where the voices of Black Mamas are centered. It is also a great opportunity to call...

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Tina Sherman

Health Care Maternal Justice MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

04/14/22

Tina Sherman, Senior Campaign Director for Maternal Justice, discussed Black Maternal Mental Health with Lina Acosta Sandaal of Stop Parenting Alone on IG Live. They discussed how women in communities of color are particularly vulnerable maternal health disorders yet encounter more barriers to...

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04/14/22

Come hear MomsRising CEO and Co-Founder Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner as she joins Roxane Gay, Dawn Staley, and other women leaders from across the country to accelerate change and move the needle on women’s equality at the Power+ Summit virtual event April 27-28, 2022. MomsRising supporters have special access to this important event.

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Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security MomsRising

04/13/22

Did you know Tax Day is next Monday (April 18th)? I know….it really creeped up on me this year as well! This is the perfect opportunity for us to spread the word about our values, our concerns, and what our families really, truly need: Congress to take action to make sure billionaires pay their fair share in taxes AND extend the monthly Child Tax Credit checks.

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Elyssa Schmier

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Family Economic Security Food! Maternal Justice MomsRising

04/12/22

My son is 7 months old and drinks a combination of breastmilk and formula. A few weeks ago, I went to buy more formula. After striking out at two stores, I stood in the aisle of BJs and started to panic. The shelves were completely empty of all Similac formula, including Similac Pro-Sensitive,...

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Elyssa Schmier

Gun Safety MomsRising

04/12/22

This morning, my phone lit up with news alerts about another mass shooting. When I saw “Brooklyn” in the headlines, my heart stopped. How many times have my husband and I walked the streets of Brooklyn and rode the subway during trips to see our daughter, or to visit friends?

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Gloria Pan

Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security Realistic & Fair Wages

04/08/22

We’re celebrating the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court this week. This is a historic, meaningful moment that will make our highest court more reflective of our country’s rich diversity. You can read our statement here. (And big thanks go to YOU for helping to...

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Sue Anne Reed

MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

04/06/22

Up until about a year ago, there was very little space for me to "just be" and for me to learn about the inner workings of my heart. I would make space for myself with my animals, writing, recovery, walking, hiking, nature. But I had to squeeze it in. Just when I would scratch the surface of my own...

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Beth Anstandig

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04/01/22

At the end of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating YOU and all the beautiful MOMentum you continue to make possible for women and families. Together we...

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