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Empowering Immigrant Voices: Recap of the TPS for Ecuador Event at UT Capitol

February 15, 2024
This past Tuesday marked a significant milestone as the TPS for Ecuador event unfolded at the Utah State Capitol, radiating success and celebration throughout. Immigrant voices resonated passionately, shedding light on their stories and emphasizing the indispensable contributions of immigrants to...
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Breaking Through: Black History Month, Just Say No To Extremism, & More

February 14, 2024
On the radio show this week we cover the importance of pushing back against extremism, including book bans and censorship, and how grandparents are rising for hope (and sanity); we dive into why some Republicans are pushing fake paid family/medical leave and get tips on how to support real policy; hear how parents can make Black History Month a month to commit to learning and reflecting throughout the year; and get the latest on the fight for eldercare and care workers.
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Sign on!: Leap into action with us in Washington State!

February 9, 2024
Let’s leap into action this month and this year! We are halfway into legislative session and now’s the time to make sure the House and Senate keep our families’ needs in mind! Right now, lawmakers are in the final countdown to pass bills and send them to the opposite chamber for consideration. If...
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Moral Panic at the School Board Meeting

February 7, 2024
Is this a school board meeting or did I inadvertently join the worst kind of book club? It is a Tuesday evening in December in Duval County, Florida. I am here with fellow members of a local advocacy group, Public School Defenders, to speak to our school board members and community-at-large. Our...
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Padres exigen soluciones de cuidado infantil en Florida

February 6, 2024
Durante el último año he estado hablando con padres y cuidadores de niños pequeños en todos los rincones de nuestro estado, ¿y sabes qué tenían en común todos? Que el programa preescolar voluntario (VPK) y el sistema de cuidado infantil en nuestro estado no funcionan para las familias. Esa es la...
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Breaking Through: From Menarche through Menopause and More

February 5, 2024
On the radio show this week we cover how the more we know about life changes through the years – from menarche through menopause and more – the more we’re empowered; we hear the inside scoop on the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and how you can help keep it moving forward; learn the ways YOUR voice is likely more powerful than you think; and listen in with a viral mom comedian!
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Spotlight an immigrant caregiver in your life!

January 29, 2024
Day-after-day immigrant caregivers help keep families and children healthy and safe! They are truly unsung heroes! "I have personally benefited from the work of immigrant home health aides. During this pandemic they made it possible for me as an elderly disabled person, to stay home when New York...
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QUICK SIGNATURE: Expand the Working Families Tax Credit!

January 25, 2024
Washington made history in 2021 when the legislature passed and funded the Working Families Tax Credit , a first-of-its-kind policy for the state that will put millions of dollars back into the pockets of families. Eligible households can receive up to $1,200 per year and applications for this year...
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¡Pide al Congreso que muestre amor por las familias en este Día de San Valentín!

January 24, 2024
En este San Valentín, le decimos al Congreso: "No rompan nuestros corazones. ¡Aprueben políticas que las familias amen!" Así es, ya es hora de que el Congreso muestre su amor por nuestras familias y apruebe políticas que sean más dulces que una caja de chocolates, políticas que beneficien a los...
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Demuestra tu apoyo por los proveedores de cuidados inmigrantes y la comunidad

January 21, 2024
Mi mamá murió hace unos cuantos meses de cáncer y no hubiéramos podido subsistir sin la atención diaria que nos dieron los proveedores de cuidados inmigrantes. Este país necesita inmigrantes de todos los estratos sociales y somos afortunados de tenerlos.” – Miembro de MomsRising de Pennsylvania...
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