Politics & Policy

Families & The Federal Budget Health Care MomsRising Parenting & Families Politics & Policy Social & Emotional Development

November 9, 2023

When I was a kid, whenever I ever asked my mother a question, her answer always started with “the Mother’s Handbook says…” Then she would make some ridiculous answer up, and yet somehow I still believed her every time. So, when I became a mom I was quite disappointed to find out there was no “...

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Kristen Sheppard

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Childcare & Early Education Politics & Policy

October 26, 2023

Ballots have dropped – get your ballpoint pens ready to fill out those bubbles and let’s MOM the vote. Yes, we know, it is not a “big” election year. And so many people wonder: what is the point? Does my vote matter? And emphatically, the answer is YES . It perhaps matters the most! In fact, 99% of...

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Lauren Hipp

Family Economic Security Gun Safety Maternal Justice MomsVote Politics & Policy

October 23, 2023

What a powerful three days of convening with other women, moms, and allies at the Women's Convention 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin! Milwaukee is set to be a vital battleground in the 2024 presidential election, and our on-the-ground presence can be a game-changer. Together, we can shape the future...

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Jenny Byer

Parenting & Families Politics & Policy

October 14, 2023

People with disabilities make up the largest minority group in this country. Over 50 million humans live with at least one disability. In our home, each member of our beautiful family lives with a disability. Unfortunately, this country has a lot to learn. Our nation is grossly uneducated and...

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Melissa Cote

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Food! Maternal Justice Podcast Politics & Policy

September 26, 2023

On the radio show this week, we cover why the national budget is also a moral document that shows the deep priorities of our country – and where kids stand in that budget; we uncover the latest with Fox News, dive into double standards and false equivalencies in the media, and learn tactics to get real news; we hear about the #ChildCareCliff why it impacts businesses too and hear how we can help our nation avoid it; and we close the show discussing tactics to get every member of Congress on the bus… the Momnibus!

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Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Podcast Politics & Policy Reproductive Justice

September 18, 2023

On the radio show this week we cover the latest from the U.S. Capitol including around WIC and childcare; we learn what’s happening with access to birth control in America and about World Contraception Day; we hear the latest with local abortion bans, including outrageous proposed bans on being able to drive to get an abortion in some states; and we close the show learning why the U.S. budget fights matter to you and our economy.

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Childcare & Early Education MomsRising Near You Politics & Policy

September 7, 2023

Book bans and attempted book bans are happening in schools and libraries across America right now. It’s shocking AND we can stop it - but first we need to know how. And that’s why MomsRising is bringing in the experts! → Next week on Wednesday, September 13th at 8:30pm EST / 5:30pm PST, the Florida...

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Jeannina Perez

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Politics & Policy

August 17, 2023

BOOM! Yesterday was proof positive that your voice, our voices together, and our votes, make a BIG difference over time! We were at the White House bringing member stories, petition signatures, and priorities forward as we also celebrated — along with many colleagues — the one year anniversary of...

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Childcare & Early Education Health Care Maternal Justice Politics & Policy

July 25, 2023

It's music to our ears - HUGE WINS for New Hampshire moms and families in 2023 including: child care, maternal health care and more! Wow. What a year it's been! Since January, our MomsRising members have been speaking at press conferences and roundtables, testifying at hearings, and standing up for...

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MacKenzie Nicholson

Politics & Policy

July 5, 2023

On May 31st, Georgia police raided and arrested Adele MacLean, 42, Marlon Scott Kautz, 39, and Savannah Patterson, 30, on charges of charity fraud and money laundering. These organizers are the leaders of the Atlanta Solidarity Fund, an organization providing crucial bail money to arrested “Stop Cop City” protesters. Tell Georgia Police to Drop Charges Against Bail Fund Organizers!

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