Family Economic Security

Family Economic Security Food! Health Care Politics & Policy Realistic & Fair Wages

September 12, 2018

After years of progress, the decline in the poverty rate slowed between 2016 and 2017, according to U.S. Census Bureau statistics released Wednesday. In 2017, the official poverty rate was 12.3 percent, down from 12.7 percent in 2016. While workers were earning more, substantial numbers remained at...

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David Elliot

We Are MomsRising!

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security MomsRising Near You Social & Emotional Development

September 6, 2018

In today’s installment of We Are MomsRising, we talked to Te’Jal in Ohio about what it is like to be a mom in 2018. Read her story below. To learn more about the We Are MomsRising campaign, check out this blog post . We didn't have any [high-quality early learning] programs that met our standards...

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Abbie Gately

It's Labor Day!

Family Economic Security MomsRising Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days Realistic & Fair Wages

September 3, 2018

From a strong minimum wage to paid family and medical leave, Washington’s labor movement has been MOMumental in a slew of powerful wins for women and families.

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Maggie Humphreys

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[photo of 3 children, 2 adults crossing street with text: Back-to-School for Maryland With Earned Sick Days (FINALLY!)]

Family Economic Security MomsRising MomsRising Near You Paid Sick Days Politics & Policy Realistic & Fair Wages

August 31, 2018

The pencils are purchased and lunch boxes are ready to be packed! It’s back-to-school time in Maryland! This year, kids and families across Maryland are returning to school with something extra exciting: EARNED SICK DAYS!!! That’s right, this is the first back-to-school season since we passed the...

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Ruth Martin

We Are MomsRising!

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Health Care MomsRising Near You

August 28, 2018

In today’s installment of We Are MomsRising, we talked to Nina in Arizona about how being able to access affordable health insurance (thanks to the Affordable Care Act/Obamacare!) helped her and her son. Read her story below. To learn more about the We Are MomsRising campaign, check out this blog...

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Abbie Gately

Environmental Health Family Economic Security Gun Safety Immigration

August 24, 2018

Children are already back to school in many parts of the country... wow! Summer has flown by. It's a busy time of year, so we'll get right to the point: We need all hands on deck to fight the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, oppose guns in schools, demand Congress do...

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Karen Showalter

We Are MomsRising!

Breastfeeding Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security MomsRising Near You Paid Family Leave

August 23, 2018

In today’s installment of We Are MomsRising, we talked to Rebecca in New Hampshire about celebrating National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Read her story below. To learn more about the We Are MomsRising campaign, check out this blog post . To learn more about National Breastfeeding Awareness...

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Abbie Gately

We Are MomsRising!

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Paid Family Leave Social & Emotional Development

August 15, 2018

In today’s installment of We Are MomsRising, we talked to Marysol in California about her experience of finding childcare for her two kiddos. Read her story below. To learn more about the We Are MomsRising campaign, check out this blog post . I’m a mother of two. I have a six year old daughter and...

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Abbie Gately

Family Economic Security Food!

August 13, 2018

Every once in awhile something uplifting and amazing happens in Washington, D.C.— and when that special something happens, it’s likely because moms, dads, and concerned people like YOU have spoken out! That’s what’s currently happening with the piece of policy (the Farm Bill) that funds and...

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Elyssa Schmier

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Gun Safety Immigration MomsRising

August 10, 2018

We know you are busy with summer vacations and in some parts of the country getting kids back to school, so that’s why we provide the top #5Actions for the week for you to review and take action. This week, we need your help in stopping the spread of 3D guns, protecting SNAP, and preventing even...

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