Connie K. Ho is a social media fellow at MomsRising.
Connie K. Ho
Connie K. Ho is a social media fellow at MomsRising.
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March 26, 2014
March is almost coming to an end! We are looking forward to spring with so many exciting things coming up. Here are a few of our favorite posts from the MomsRising blog these past few weeks. Feel free to share on social media with friends and family. You can also comment on the posts, and let us know what you think! Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner "When sleeping women wake, mountains will move." - Chinese Proverb. This episode was all about, strong women - may we know them, may we raise them, may we be them. There was a ton of inspiring guests on the radio show this week,...
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March 16, 2014
“When Women Succeed, America Succeeds.” This was the chant heard in the room during a special program by Congresswoman Judy Chu’s staff on Monday, March 10 at California State University, Los Angeles. Speakers highlighted an economic agenda for women and families, and encouraged audience members to continue working on these issues in their own communities. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Congresswoman Judy Chu, former U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, and California State Senator Holly Mitchell were just a few of the individuals who made remarks during the event. They also tackled...
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March 7, 2014
Civil rights. The environment. The close of the Winter Olympics in Sochi. These are just a few of the topics that were addressed on the MomsRising blog this past week, and here are some of the posts that we love. Please share these posts on social media with friends and family, and join the discussion in the comment section. #Radio Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." These words from Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax" helped frame this week's program -- standing up against injustice. MomsRising was...
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February 18, 2014
The month of February is shaping to be a busy month – the Grammys, the Superbowl and now the Olympics. Here are the top five posts from the MomsRising blog this week. Read the stories, share them with your friends and family, get involved in the discussion in the comment section. Happy reading! #RADIO this week! — Sexism, Brain Development, the Grammys, and Effective Volunteering! A host of topics were on deck this week, including sexism in the media, making a difference as a volunteer and Grammy highlights. Special guests included: Imran Siddiquee, The Representation Project; Dr. Sarah...
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January 26, 2014
It’s been a busy January at MomsRising so far. We’ve been tackling a variety of issues and we're revving up for the President's State of the Union address coming up next Tuesday, January 28. (If you're on Twitter, join us @MomsRising !) Our members and partners have also been hard at work – check out a few of their stories from our MomsRising blog below! #Radio This Week! — Democracy Is Not A Spectator Sport! An exciting group of guests joined MomsRising CEO/Executive Director Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner for the radio show this past week, showing how you can make a difference and find your voice...
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December 31, 2013
There are only a few days left to 2013, and we wanted to celebrate all the individuals and organizations that have contributed to the MomsRising blog this past year. Here are a few of the most read posts on the blog this past year–we hope that you take some time to read these stories and add your own comment in the comment section. Feel free to also share these various stories and policy perspectives with your friends and families. With 2014 just around the corner, we look forward to continuing this vibrant discussion in the New Year. 1. Supermoms vs. Superbugs! A Blog Carnival to Save...
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December 16, 2013
There are so many compelling, interesting stories published on the MomsRising blog every week. Below is a selection of posts we especially hope you didn't miss! Check them out; we'd love to hear which were your favorites in the comments below. Thanks! #RADIO this week! – The Real Feminist Nightmare – #FeminismIsForMothersToo “The real feminist nightmare is when women are undermined because they are mothers — particularly because more than 80 percent of women in our nation have children by the time they’re 44 years old.” Tami Winfrey Harri, Joya Misra, Lori Dorfman and Kristin Larson joined...
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December 3, 2013
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November 19, 2013
For many families across the United States, November is a time to reflect and show gratitude for all that we have. Thanksgiving is an annual celebration marked by family reunions, turkey dinners and football. However, for many Native Americans, whose ancestors lived in the United States long before European settlers, the holiday -- especially in its commercialized form -- can be a painful reminder of how their history has been trivialized, revised...or simply ignored. Yet, despite numerous economic and social challenges facing the community, the resilience of Native American people endures...
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October 16, 2013
10. Access to Child Care: Many students enrolled at early childhood education programs in states like Alabama, Georgia, and Florida weren’t able to attend as some of the Head Start programs were closed due to the government shutdown; a $10 million donation has reopened seven programs in six states, but funding for other programs may run out by the end of the month. 9. Nutrition: Millions of vulnerable mothers and children are at risk of losing nutritional support from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) by the end of this month, when emergency...
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October 16, 2013
10. Access to Child Care: Moms in states like Alabama, Georgia, and Florida have scrambled to find child care for their children as a number of Head Start programs were closed ; a $10 million donation has reopened seven programs in six states, but funding for other programs may run out by the end of the month. 9. Nutrition: Millions of vulnerable mothers and children are at risk of losing nutritional support from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) by the end of this month, when emergency funding for the program is expected to run out . 8...
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