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December 16, 2015

Today MOMentum is in full force in the New Hampshire statewide paper - the Union Leader - where our MomsVote ad is running, thanks to the creativity, brains, and support of the amazing MomsRising community! This ad came from you! Our ad highlights the top policy areas that you voted in as...

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Environmental Health Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Health Care Immigration MomsVote Politics & Policy

December 14, 2015

OK, so Julie and I didn’t actually storm the podium at the international climate change talks in Paris. But we are elated that a historic decision was reached there which lays the foundation for justice and hope for all of the world’s people. The Paris Agreement holds great promise for families in...

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Roberta Riley

#GivingTuesday

Childcare & Early Education Environmental Health Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Gun Safety Health Care Immigration MomsVote Open Flexible Work Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days Realistic & Fair Wages

December 1, 2015

You gave thanks. You ate delicious food. You got deals. Now, it’s time to give back! Today is Giving Tuesday, a national day of celebrating and supporting the causes that matter most to us – like making the world a better, safer, more just place for women, moms and families. To mark this day,...

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Childcare & Early Education MomsVote

November 24, 2015

‘Tis the season for turkey, mashed potatoes, and awkward political conversation at the Thanksgiving dinner table. Bringing up the presidential campaign might provoke more angry stares than helping yourself to the last slice of pie. But here’s a conversation worth having: Last Friday, Republican...

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Renée Coe

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Immigration MomsVote Paid Family Leave Politics & Policy

November 10, 2015

I had a chance to spend some time with Marco Rubio - he gave us some insight on where he stands on important issues like paid leave, immigration and increasing the minimum wage.

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Christina D'Allesandro

Media Library MomsRising Near You MomsVote Paid Sick Days

November 9, 2015

Because it’s 2015, I can’t see these pictures and not act. Because it’s 2015, you can’t sit by anymore either. Because it’s 2015, we can’t let ourselves say “but I like being the #2.” The powerful images put out by Elle UK were all too familiar. They featured some of the most recognizable global...

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Erin Vilardi

Childcare & Early Education MomsVote

November 2, 2015

The next round of presidential debates are just around the corner, and it’s critical that the candidates hear from all of us about the importance of high quality, affordable child care. On Thursday , November 5 , NWLC and MomsRising are teaming up for a Twitter storm to let the candidates know:...

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Helen Blank

MomsRising Near You MomsVote Politics & Policy

November 2, 2015

Tomorrow is Election Day in Pennsylvania! Have you made your plan to vote? It's really important for moms and dads like us to make our voices heard. We all lead busy lives, and squeezing in a few minutes to make it to the polls isn't always easy. Today's a great time to think about setting the...

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Karen Showalter

Family Economic Security MomsVote Politics & Policy Realistic & Fair Wages

October 30, 2015

Raising the minimum wage is an issue supported by voters across political ideologies -- and Republican candidates have the opportunity to take a stand.

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Lecia Imbery

Family Economic Security MomsRising Near You MomsVote

October 30, 2015

Halloween is a big deal in our house. We hang ghosts in our trees, tell spooky stories, and have fun making scary costumes. Know what scares me even more than Halloween? Letting other people make big decisions with long-term impacts that affect my family. That's no treat. Next Tuesday is election...

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Karen Showalter