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Radio!

11/10/14

A historic background check for gun purchases initiative overwhelmingly passed in Washington state, marking a new trend for the nation. We talk about it with experts — and also look at the growing number of economic security measures—like increasing access to sick days, affordable childcare, and...

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Podcast

11/08/14

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Politics & Policy

11/07/14

"I decided that my education was the most important thing that I could ever have, because without your education, you can't do much in this world. Some people find out the hard way. I did not want to be one of those people."

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Marian Wright Edelman

MomsVote Politics & Policy

11/07/14

Did you vote on November 4th? Are you now disgusted with the political landscape? Feel helpless, tired of yelling at the television? There is another option. Run for office. Yes, you.

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Stacey Newman

Health Care

11/06/14

I originally posted this on my blog but thought I'd share my thoughts here as well. I'm always grateful for having another platform where my voice and opinions can be heard. This morning, I saw my girl Yanira in my text messages. I was ready to laugh at something funny or be inspired by her hustle...

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Sili Recio

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Food!

11/06/14

Today more than 23 million children and teens in the U.S. are overweight or obese contributing to the rise of diabetes in our youth. As a result, it's become important for parents to learn the difference between the two types of diabetes, their symptoms, and what can be done to keep children...

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Migdalia Rivera

Food!

11/06/14

Hi everyone, November is Diabetes Awareness Month , and I’d like to write about this detrimental disease. It’s the kind that if not treated in time will affect your eyes, give heart attacks, and your kidneys will not work properly. There are two kinds of diabetes, Type I and Type II. Type I is the...

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Elisanta Batista

Take Action!

Health Care

11/05/14

Just as focus is turning to what may happen during the upcoming lame duck session, MomsRising has joined with 1,200 other national, state, tribal, and local organzations to call on Congress to continue funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). That's because moms know how important investing in children's health is for our families, communities, and country. Children's health is a top priority for MomsRising supporters and we believe it should be for Congress, too.

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Felicia Burnett

Politics & Policy

11/05/14

Despite what's making the headlines, the outcome of Congressional races are not the whole story coming out of election night. There was more to this election than meets the eye, or than is being covered in traditional media.

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

MomsVote

11/04/14

TODAY is Election Day!!! Don't know where your polling place is? Not sure what your ballot looks like? Want to share why you are voting this year? Don't worry....MomsRising has you covered. We have all the tools you will need to OWN your voice this Election Day.

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