Paid Sick Days are now the LAW in Vermont!
March 14, 2016
WE DID IT! Paid sick days are now the law in the Green Mountain State.
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Family Economic Security
Have FOMO this Tax Season: Cash in on Credits
March 11, 2016
There were 7 million of you out there, many of them moms, who recently missed out on the Earned Income Tax Credit. The EITC is a key opportunity during tax time for working Americans to infuse some cash into their households. For a filer with children -- this averaged to $3074 in 2013. Yet, year...
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Join us on March 15th for the #TaxChat Tweetchat!
March 10, 2016
Join us as we talk taxes at our #TaxChat Tweetchat on March 15th!
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Life as a Parent with an Unstable Work Schedule
March 10, 2016
MKD Family Photo 2015.jpg Google family calendar. Outlook work calendar. The calendar app that syncs my electronic calendars on my phone. My 2016 annual planner. The calendar that hangs on my kitchen wall. These are the tools that I use every day (in the attempt) to keep my schedule organized. As a...
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SENATE MUST ACT TO HELP FLINT RESIDENTS
March 4, 2016
Flint is experiencing a disaster and needs relief urgently. Senators should act now to stop the suffering and speed the process of repair.
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Keep Calm & Carry On With #PaidLeave4DC!
March 3, 2016
Get ready to break into a smile as you scroll down to see some fun pictures of DC MomsRising volunteers & their cute kids working on passing #PaidLeave4DC with hearts, glitter, targeted messaging, and superhero capes!
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Since 2010, Human Needs Programs Suffer Congress' Budget Ax
March 1, 2016
A Coalition on Human Needs analysis released this week shows that over the past six years, dating back to fiscal year 2010, funding for many of our country’s most important priorities has shrunk. We need Congress to recognize that an investment in people is an investment in our economy, which would benefit everyone. We are seeing the harm now from years of cuts. It is time to rebuild.
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We need to put FAMILY back into DC Paid Family Leave!
February 29, 2016
The DC Universal Paid Leave Act underwent some dangerous cuts. It's up to us to make sure the bill is restored to the type of paid family leave DC families need!
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Fact of the Week: 85 Percent of Critical Human Needs Programs Have Lost Ground Since 2010
February 24, 2016
Out of the more than 160 programs tracked by the Coalition on Human Needs that assist low-income people, 139 saw funding cuts from FY2010 through FY2016. Only 25 programs actually received an increase in funding over this time.
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Don't tax my tampon!
February 23, 2016
Think tampons are a luxury? Didn't think so. So why are they being taxed as such? Learn more about the Tampon Tax and speak out!
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