Family Economic Security

Family Economic Security Paid Family Leave

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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Sara Alcid

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Politics & Policy

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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Debbie Weinstein

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Family Economic Security 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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Sara Alcid

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Politics & Policy

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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Lecia Imbery

Family Economic Security

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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Elyssa Schmier

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Health Care Immigration Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days

February 15, 2016

President Obama introduced his final budget last week. Find out all the details about what is in it and what is happening next!

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Elyssa Schmier

Family Economic Security Politics & Policy

February 10, 2016

“I have seen the devastating impact that incarceration has had on families. For the women and children left behind, it can deepen poverty and hopelessness.” ~Alicia Keys This devastation can’t be ignored. The U.S. has a higher incarceration rate than any other nation in the world. Two-thirds of the...

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Health Care MomsRising Near You MomsVote Politics & Policy Realistic & Fair Wages

February 9, 2016

Yesterday I decided to declare my own "Take Your Child to Work" Day! It was the last day before the New Hampshire primary and nearly every candidate was within a 30 mile radius of our house, so we decided to take in the election up close and personal. While NH gets a lot of attention every four...

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Christina D'Allesandro

Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security Food! MomsRising Near You MomsVote

February 9, 2016

MomsRising's Pennsylvania State Moms Force brought our voices to Harrisburg in January, reminding legislators that moms, dads and families around the state are counting on them to champion policies that boost our families and our economy including: Access to healthy food Affordable, high-quality...

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Karen Showalter

Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security Food! Health Care Military Families

February 8, 2016

Welcome to #MilitaryMonday! As a veteran, military spouse, and mother of two school-aged children, I am excited to be a part of this new MomsRising blog series. The military community regularly faces unique challenges. Our mission is to create a space where we can lift up military voices in honor...

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