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Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security

08/28/14

I knew that affordable childcare would be a vital necessity -- my husband and I both have full-time jobs at nonprofits, our budget is very limited, and we do not have family nearby. The high cost of childcare, which is more than a college education in most states, has influenced where we live and what kind of jobs we have.

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Deandra Ludovice

Gun Safety

08/28/14

GirlUzi.jpg The news a nine-year-old girl accidentally killed her firearms instructor with an Uzi submachine gun during a family vacation has shocked people across the country and the world. As a bsurd and irresponsible as it is, the gun industry aggressively markets firearms use as " wholesome...

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Gloria Pan

Family Economic Security

08/28/14

Hello, I’m Laura Mui and I am chinese american, a mother to an incredible young person, partner, sister, spouse, daughter, therapist, teacher, friend, colleague, and a human being. Before I say a few words about my personal experience with wage discrimination, I’d like to express my sadness and...

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Laura Mui

Health Care

08/27/14

The commercials air every holiday season. They’ve featured an adorable little boy trying to make a lunch date with Jennifer Aniston , a giggling mischievous cherub teasing Robin Williams , and another hanging out with Olympic champion snowboarder Shaun White. These kids are cancer patients and...

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Kristine Dworkin

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Health Care Immigration

08/26/14

Today we celebrate Women’s Equality Day, the anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote. It has been almost a century since that historic occasion, and women have made enormous progress toward political and social equality. But when it comes to economic equity,...

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Jodi Sturgeon

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security

08/26/14

Too often, federal taxpayers are left to subsidize corporate profits through the important programs we have in place to ensure that families can meet their basic needs. Increasing the federal minimum wage helps low wage workers, infuses much-needed money into the economy, AND reduces the extent to which low-income workers must lean on the federal budget just to meet their basic needs. Surely it’s time to #RaiseTheWage, to show that #WEMatter!

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Douglas Hall

Childcare & Early Education MomsRising Near You

08/25/14

As schools open for the new school year all across Pennsylvania, local leaders, educators, families and friends of early learning are showing their support to increase access to high quality pre-k for all the state's 3 and 4 year olds. Have you joined the PreK for PA movement? Click here: www...

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Mary E. Mannix

Food!

08/22/14

Greetings Good Food Force! This week we're all about SMART SNACKS! Check out a summary of exciting updates to snacks in schools, as well as some tips on great options you can make at home. Please read and share! iStock_000021888111Small.jpg 1. THE HOT LINE: Let's get excited about #SmartSnacks! We'...

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Karen Showalter

Family Economic Security

08/22/14

Calling all moms and dads: We need your help to raise the minimum wage! Send a Letter to the Editor today calling on Congress to raise the minimum wage when they return to Capitol Hill in September.

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Elyssa Schmier

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Family Economic Security

08/21/14

There is an election right around the corner and that makes now the perfect time to make sure that our elected officials in Congress and beyond know that we matter and we will be holding them accountable. Women and family economic security issues are more than just political footballs and talking points. Our voices, and our votes, matter. #WEMatter.

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