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Egregious Abuse of Power Left Responsible Lawmakers No Choice But to Impeach

December 18, 2019
President Trump’s abuse of power, the ways he covered it up, and his undeniable obstruction of the congressional investigation left responsible, fair-minded members of the U.S. House of Representatives no choice but to vote to impeach him. The House did its duty today. We commend every...
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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner
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Childcare & Early Education Politics & Policy

Tell Trump Administration: DO NOT use taxpayer dollars for hateful discrimination!

December 12, 2019
Add your name! We're sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, urging them to reject a Trump Administration proposal to legalize anti-LGBTQ and other discrimination.
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Sara Alcid
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Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Politics & Policy

Tax time is a big deal.

December 6, 2019
[This is a guest blog post by Aaron Carrillo, a RESULTS advocate in Lawrence, Kansas.] Some kids look forward to their birthdays, or holidays. When I was young, my brother and I looked forward to tax time. It meant we could finally buy a second pair of shoes, or pants that fit. My mom would worry...
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Deborah Lash
Need talking points on impeachment for the holiday season?
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Need talking points on impeachment for the holiday season?

November 26, 2019
My family has a tradition to go around the table during Thanksgiving dinner to say what we are thankful for (as many families do). This year, I am feeling especially grateful for our Constitution that recognizes the need to have co-equal branches of government, and mechanisms of oversight and...
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Felicia Burnett
Children hold up a Constitution puzzle with text "Call your members of Congress"
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Quick action: Call your members of Congress and tell them to uphold their oath.

November 26, 2019
Check out this video and then take action: Call your members of Congress and tell them to uphold their oath. Our democracy will come through this a stronger nation, with liberty and justice for all. No exceptions.
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Felicia Burnett
Gun Safety Health Care Maternal Justice MomsRising Podcast Politics & Policy

New Podcast: Democracy Revival!

November 19, 2019
On the #RADIO show this week we cover how your voice is needed to lift healthcare coverage and the Safe Step Act. And discuss the powerful work of Black Voters Matter. There is some lively conversation on what you can do to stop the unfair cradle to prison pipeline. There’s also discourse on rise...
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Amber Dorsey
Voices for Healthy Kids
Food! Politics & Policy

Voices for Healthy Kids SNAP Incentives Series: Eat Smart, Move More South Carolina

November 7, 2019
Voices for Healthy Kids has funded Eat Smart, Move More South Carolina (ESMMSC) since 2014. Recently, the coalition, working with the South Carolina affiliate of the American Heart Association (AHA) and others, successfully pursued healthy vending policies in several cities around the state, including the passage of one of the country’s strongest vending and food service policies in Columbia, South Carolina.
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Stephanie Vaughn
Health Care Maternal Justice MomsVote Politics & Policy Podcast

Risers Radio: Nothing Spooky About Change!

November 7, 2019
There’s an all new episode of our Breaking Through podcast show this week where we cover all the many GOOD things that could be done with the funds Trump wants to use for his ridiculous wall. We also talk about Breast Cancer Awareness month and how women’s healthcare is under attack. And you can...
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Amber Dorsey
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Zombies, vampires & the U.S. Senate's legislative graveyard

October 30, 2019
Halloween is especially scary this year. Not because of the neighbor’s zombie decorations – and certainly not because of all the (adorable) miniature vampires at your door for candy. Nope. This year, Halloween is off-the-charts frightening because of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s LEGISLATIVE GRAVEYARD that is actively harming women, working families, the LGBTQ+ community, the immigrant community, and our democracy.
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Sara Alcid
Voices for Healthy Kids
Food! Politics & Policy

Voices for Healthy Kids SNAP Incentives Series: Michigan Fair Food Network

October 29, 2019
The Double Up Food Bucks program, which matches SNAP dollars spent on fruits and vegetables, is a national model for healthy food incentives. It operates in 20 states and is expanding to more, but it began in Michigan.
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Stephanie Vaughn

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