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What if It Never Gets Easier to Be a Working Parent?
December 20, 2021
"It has been right back to the juggling act that I felt before the pandemic." - Jennifer Simpkins
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READ, then help us change the world!
December 17, 2021
By sharing our stories, we help lawmakers who have the power to make the changes we need understand what we’re facing each and every day; we also let people with similar experiences know they’re not alone (which builds a powerful movement!); and we shift the media narrative to build pressure for change.
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What's in Build Back Better (BBB) for Families? MomsRising Staff Explains
December 17, 2021
Every provision of the Build Back Better agenda is supported by at least two in three Americans. This is why it's important to spread the word far and wide about what is in this proposed legislation and what it would mean for families.
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NEW sticky note deadline is December 24
December 16, 2021
More than 2,000 moms and family members across the country have already signed up to do this action, and we are extending the deadline to December 24 timed to the state of play in Congress. Our wave of sticky notes from moms, caregivers, and family members on Senate office doors across the country needs to keep growing over the next critical week to help keep this legislation moving!
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Heat or Medical Care?
December 16, 2021
Millions of people enroll in Medicaid every year, but roughly one million are removed because of complex enrollment rules or administrative mix-ups. Research shows that eliminating Medicaid churn would lead to 585,000 more children getting at least one routine checkup, and 174,000 children getting the specialty care they need each year.
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Brand New Breaking Through Episode: Transformation in Mega Motion!
December 15, 2021
On the radio show this week we cover the massive momentum pushing transformative policies forward, some of which have been stuck for over 50 years! Learn what’s happening, how to get involved, and the ways we can make change together! *Special guests include: Namatie Mansaray, MomsRising, @...
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"The Cost of My Son's Program Was Shocking" - We Are MomsRising
December 13, 2021
"Though he’s in childcare part-time, and even with a discount from my husband’s employer, we pay more than $800/month for care. At the same time, the director and teachers at my son’s program likely don’t make living wages. This is unacceptable." - Kate Rosenbaum
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State Moms Force
2022 WA State Mamagenda Kick Off!
December 10, 2021
2022 is just around the corner and that means Washington State's 2022 legislative session will be here before we know it. The 2022 session is a short, 60-day session which means we only have a few weeks to make a big impact.
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Write a sticky note message to your U.S. Senator to pass Build Back Better!
December 10, 2021
I’m stubborn. Yes, I have gifts to buy, cookies to bake, and kids and loved ones to care for, all on top of the ongoing madness of the pandemic. But I’m not taking my eyes off the Build Back Better Act. Not now. Not when we are so close to finally getting the care policies that my family -- and so...
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Moms are exhausted. Burnout is real. It is time to Build Back Better!
December 10, 2021
Moms are exhausted. Burnout is real. The pandemic's effect on maternal mental health is staggering. We must – and we can – put into place public policies to support families and ease the stress and anxieties mothers are facing.
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