Breastfeeding

March 4, 2025

If you’re pregnant or pumping at work, guess what? You’ve got [legal] backup! Thanks to two game-changing laws — the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) — you no longer have to choose between a healthy pregnancy and a paycheck. And forget about...

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Tina Sherman

Breastfeeding Food! Maternal Justice

January 17, 2025

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many families across affected regions are grappling with challenges that disrupt everyday life, including safely feeding their babies and young children. We were grateful to join the NC Breastfeeding Coalition’s Support & Advocacy for Infant Feeding in...

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Tina Sherman

Breastfeeding Family Economic Security Maternal Justice Podcast Politics & Policy Reproductive Justice

September 16, 2024

On the radio show this week we dive into what was said (and not said) in the first Presidential debate between Harris and Trump; then we cover some dramatic wins that the Biden - Harris Administration have been moving forward for parents - and how your voice is making a positive difference; after...

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Breastfeeding Maternal Justice Paid Family Leave

August 1, 2024

This August we are celebrating National Breastfeeding Month and this year's theme is - Nourish, Sustain, Thrive! We're still on top of the world celebrating the the rights that pregnant and pumping workers have in the workplace. You can learn (and share) about the legal protections for pregnant and...

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Tina Sherman

Breastfeeding Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Gun Safety Health Care Immigration Maternal Justice Military Families MomsRising MomsRising Near You Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days Politics & Policy Reproductive Justice Social & Emotional Development

March 6, 2024

¡Únete a nosotros para jugar Lotería durante el Estado de la Unión a las 9pmET/6pmPT el jueves 7 de marzo! Consigue tu cartón, marca las importantes victorias para el movimiento de cuidado mientras el presidente Joe Biden habla, ¡y celebra cuando las políticas que son importantes para nosotros...

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Linda Stone

Breastfeeding Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Gun Safety Health Care Immigration Maternal Justice

January 24, 2024

En este San Valentín, le decimos al Congreso: "No rompan nuestros corazones. ¡Aprueben políticas que las familias amen!" Así es, ya es hora de que el Congreso muestre su amor por nuestras familias y apruebe políticas que sean más dulces que una caja de chocolates, políticas que beneficien a los...

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Linda Stone

Breastfeeding Maternal Justice Paid Family Leave Politics & Policy Realistic & Fair Wages

January 10, 2024

Lurie Daniel Favors, activist, author, and attorney has a long-standing commitment to racial and social justice. She currently serves as Executive Director at the Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College in New York. Catch the Lurie Daniel Favors Show live Monday - Friday 10 AM ET...

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Breastfeeding Childcare & Early Education Gun Safety Health Care Maternal Justice MomsRising Open Flexible Work Paid Family Leave Politics & Policy Reproductive Justice Social & Emotional Development

December 20, 2023

Our Top Ten Wins of 2023 are wrapped, mapped, and ready to show the power of MOMS! You can read the full list of our 2023 top ten wins together with you below. Spotify Graphic 1 New 1.jpg All told, against weighty odds, we were able to win big legislative battles, move mom voters, shift the...

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Breastfeeding

August 1, 2023

This National Breastfeeding Month we are celebrating!!! This year's theme is - This is Our Why. Our why - Supporting public policies that support pregnant and lactating families. And this year pregnant and pumping workers have new rights in the workplace. This is HUGE!! Gone are the days of...

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Tina Sherman

Breastfeeding

July 1, 2023

On June 27, the White House hosted a celebration of two historic laws signed by President Biden—the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act. These victories are very personal to me, and it was my great pleasure to share my story at the event. I have been advocating for...

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