Family Economic Security

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Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security

February 7, 2020

What a week. The work continues, and we the people will Keep Marching to ensure our economy and our country work for all of us. This week's list of top actions includes important items on youth incarceration, protections for pregnant workers, paid family leave, and more. Please be sure to scroll...

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Karen Showalter

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Politics & Policy

February 6, 2020

The 2020 State of the Union address was yet another massive exercise in gaslighting the American people. Since he took office three years ago, President Trump has told lie after lie after lie, and his 2020 SOTU was no different, misrepresenting his intentions and completely fabricating a record of...

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Gloria Pan

Anita Sackuvich speaking at Governor Brad Little’s State of the State address

Family Economic Security Health Care

January 27, 2020

My name is Anita, I’m a single mother to two children with disabilities and work as a caregiver making $13 an hour in an assisted living facility. While I love my job dearly, it hasn’t provided health benefits. Last Wednesday on January 1st, that all changed when I finally got health coverage for the first time in six years through Medicaid.

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Say Ahhh!

Family Economic Security Health Care

January 27, 2020

[Nota del Editor: Anita Sackuvich, madre soltera que tiene dos hijos discapacitados y que había estado viviendo sin seguro médico, participó en la conferencia de prensa de Close the Gap Idaho el 6 de enero de 2020 para compartir la alegría que sintió al poder adquirir cobertura de salud a través de...

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Say Ahhh!

Family Economic Security Gun Safety

January 24, 2020

What a week. Have you been glued to the impeachment trial? Historic. Also last week: the Women's March in DC, and at hundreds of locations around the country. Also historic. We are making history, friends. That's why every action you take is so critical. And sharing actions with family and friends...

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Karen Showalter

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Family Economic Security Gun Safety MomsVote Paid Family Leave

January 23, 2020

2020 is going to be huge. Here are MomsRising, we are refreshed and ready to GO, FIGHT, and WIN BIG on the most critical issues today impacting our families and communities. And we know you're ready, too! To help get everyone's heads in the right space for the work ahead, we have organized an...

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Gloria Pan

Family Economic Security Paid Family Leave

January 23, 2020

¡Estaremos reuniendo a una FUERZA de mamás en el capitolio del estado en Olympia el lunes, 27 de enero, y queremos que estés presente! Este día de promoción gratis y apto para toda la familia estará lleno del poder de las mamás y nos ayudará crear “MOM-entum” para la legión legislativa 2020! ¿...

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Rocío Carrión

Family Economic Security Paid Family Leave

January 13, 2020

Since 2013, Families of Color Seattle has worked to build a loving community for Black, Brown, and Indigenous families in Seattle. Our work has connected 3,000+ families through parent affinity groups, workshops, community events, and more. As an organization dedicated to supporting families of...

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Christine Tang

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Family Economic Security MomsRising

December 26, 2019

Like a flame, passion needs fuel to keep burning. At MomsRising, we are on FIRE about opening avenues for women, moms, and families to rise! For over 10 years, we’ve been on the front lines making progress on the issues that matter most to America’s families — healthcare, gun safety, fair pay,...

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Family Economic Security Food!

December 20, 2019

In North Carolina, the harsh reality for many children in our state of agricultural abundance is: The cupboards at home are bare and refrigerators are not over-stocked. Kids rely on school meals. But what happens during the holidays?

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