Unbelievably, we’re only 2 months into 2025. We don’t know about you, but it feels like 20 years already. MomsRising – along with you – is navigating a relentless wave of harmful executive orders, a series of extremist and unqualified nominees, an on-and-off illegal federal funding freeze threatening families and small businesses alike, and an intentionally created environment of chaos and uncertainty. This is not a good moment for democracy.

At the same time, the over 1,148,074 members of MomsRising are very much rising. Our MOMentum continues to build. With member action rates already quadrupling in early 2025 compared to 2024, our movement’s strength and determination remains unshakable. 

Your incredible support is more vital than ever – and is fueling MomsRising being able to continue our essential work: combating disinformation, protecting healthcare, defending public education, speaking up for democracy, supporting military families, standing up to Elon Musk and Donald Trump, and so much more.

Scroll on to see just some of the impact your generosity made possible this month – and why your continued support is so crucial during this time.

Thank you for standing with us and building a movement that's rising for a better future, no matter what obstacles we face. 

With boundless gratitude,
Kristin, Catalina, Linda, Tina, and everyone at MomsRising

ACTION OF THE MONTH: Stop Elon

As U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin says, “There is no fourth branch of government called Elon Musk.” Tell Congress to use every procedural tool they have to stop Trump and Elon’s Musk’s assault on democracy. SIGN NOW

Your generosity powers up this campaign. Thank you!

MOMSRISING LAUNCHES NATIONAL PILOT PROGRAM

The bad news is coming in so fast that it’s hard to keep up – and that is the goal of the Trump Administration: to overwhelm and isolate us from each other. But we aren’t letting that happen and are launching a new program for people to connect, organize, and build even more power locally across the country: Moms Next Door!

This is a powerful pilot, when people sign up for the Moms Next Door pilot program, MomsRising provides:

• Monthly Skill-Up, Power-Harnessing Virtual Workshops: Join us for monthly, virtual workshops where we will share information, education, and resources to workshop how we will create change together. 
   
• Monthly Action Toolkit: Each month, MomsRising will share a Monthly Action Toolkit with a menu of actions, and suggestions for Moms Next Door gatherings and actions for you to explore and to consider what will work for you and your community. The regular action menu may include the following for you to choose what works for you:
  • Local actions people can take together; 
  • Book group support (Fiction books & non-fiction books, your choice); 
  • Playgroup and action meet up ideas; 
  • Coffee group steps suggestions; 
  • Craft action circle ideas; 
  • Mutual Aid recommendations; 
  • Shared learning opportunities;
  • And more.
     
• An easy communications platform to stay connected locally.

Sign up for Moms Next Door Pilot of Ongoing Distributed Local Power Building: https://action.momsrising.org/sign/moms-next-door/

MOMSRISING TACKLES DISINFORMATION

Thanks to your generous support, MomsRising kicked off 2025 with a crucial Post-Inauguration Community Meeting focused on combating disinformation and strengthening our democracy. Thousands of participants joined Research Directors from Media Matters, along with MomsRising's leadership team, for an enlightening discussion on recognizing and countering disinformation in our political landscape.

The full session recording is available on our YouTube channel, and additional resources can be accessed at mediamatters.org.

Want to make an even bigger impact? Get involved through our MomsRising Action Network to Stop Disinformation Campaign or sign up to join our online social media network of truth.

NC MOMS WIN 2025 HEALTHCARE PRIVACY PROTECTIONS

States are rising – and winning – in 2025! One big example is that MomsRising's North Carolina members helped secure a major victory for reproductive healthcare access as Gov. Josh Stein signed an Executive Order protecting patient and provider privacy and safeguarding access to care. The Order directs state agencies to protect medical professionals providing legal reproductive healthcare services and prohibits cabinet agencies from participating in efforts to penalize providers or patients. Read our full statement here.

MOMS ACT PASSES IN DECEMBER 2024 TO LIFT MILITARY FAMILIES

At the end of 2024, just before Trump took office, we had a significant victory together: MomsRising celebrated the inclusion of The MOMS Act in December's National Defense Authorization Act. This pilot program provides vital mental health support for at-risk military mothers, benefiting service members and spouses nationwide. This achievement reflects the powerful advocacy of MomsRising members who stood up for military families. Thank you!

MOMSRISING IN THE NEWS

POLITICO: How Trump’s Immigration Blitz Will Change Maternal Health Care
“We’re hearing of pregnant immigrant women having to skip prenatal exams, afraid to go to church or to the store to pick up healthy foods, vitamins and prescription medicines.” – MomsRising Executive Director Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

THE 19TH: For families with sick kids, the rise of vaccine hesitancy could be life-threatening
“Thomas’ son was 3-years old when he was diagnosed with an immunodeficiency that made him susceptible to severe illness if he was exposed to respiratory infections…’He’s very lucky he didn’t come into contact with something like measles or pertussis.’” – MomsRising member Colleen Thomas

USA TODAY: Oklahoma Teachers, Lawmakers Worry Immigration Raids Could Traumatize Students
“We are hearing from people that many children are terrified that if they go to school, their parents won’t be there when they come home. That’s no way to learn. We’re hearing from people that many students, indeed, whole classrooms, are terrified that their close friends who are students, won’t be at their desks tomorrow. None of this is OK.” – MomsRising Executive Director Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner