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QUICK ACTION: The WA State Senate just released it's budget, now we have to act!

March 24, 2023
Spring is around the corner and it's the best time to turn over a new leaf. The Washington State Senate just released their proposed operating budget and right now is the time lawmakers need to hear from families about what investments we need to thrive.[1] Click here to send your Senator a quick...
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Community and Advocacy Building: 2022-2023 WA MomsForce Fellows Retreat and Lobby Day

March 24, 2023
Last week, the 2022-2023 Washington State MomsForce Fellows met for the first time in Olympia for their in-person retreat and to participate in our annual lobby day! Fellows connected in real life, filmed their capstone MomTalk projects, and bonded over their growth throughout the year-long...
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The Top 10 Policies Every Leader Should Support In 2023

March 23, 2023
We've updated our vision for 2024! See the newest version here. Moms For Freedom Agenda: A Vision to Lift Our Nation We value our freedoms. The freedom to be there for our children and families when we’re needed most, to choose what’s best for our families, to send our kids to schools where every...
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A Mother In Music: Turning up the Volume on Environmental & Climate Activism

March 16, 2023
The environmental and climate movement has been gaining momentum in recent years, and mothers, women of color, and their children have been at the forefront. We are leading the charge in raising awareness about the effects of pollution, extreme weather events, and ecological destruction on our...
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Growth and Change

Expansion and Movement

March 14, 2023
“Never say never.” I’ve heard that phrase throughout my life and mostly blown it off. These days, it’s the mantra by which I’ve been living. "I’ll never leave the ranch. I’ll never move away from California. I’ll never be in another romantic relationship." These are things I said -- out loud and in...
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Let's keep up the momentum on SB 5225 in Washington State!

March 9, 2023
Have you heard the great news?! Senate Bill 5225 passed in the Washington State Senate with a strong bipartisan vote. We’ve gotten this far because of the advocacy of families and MomsRising members like you - thank you! Join us in thanking our Senators for standing up for families and providers by...
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Unwinding Medicaid's Continuous Coverage

March 2, 2023
On Wednesday February 22, 2023, we had one of our bigger #WellnessWed chats to date on protecting children and families' health coverage when the public health emergency (PHE) ends. Both national and state partners such as Georgetown CCF, Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition, Children's Hospital...
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Eco-Friendly Postpartum Practices: What Every Family Should Know

February 27, 2023
After recently giving birth to my second baby, I’ve learned that is important to focus on postpartum care in an environmentally conscious way. Not only does this benefit the health of both you and your child, but it also helps to preserve the environment for future generations. It can be difficult...
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2023 is the year for maternal justice in New Hampshire

February 20, 2023
Did you know that the United States is currently the most dangerous place to give birth in the developed world, with major racial disparities where Black women lose their lives at 3 to 4 times the rate of white women due to maternity-related causes, independent of age, economic background, or...
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We need to practice leaning on others.

Learning to Need Others

February 20, 2023
Does this sound familiar? “I’m fine.” “Oh, I’ll be okay.” “I don’t want to be a bother.” “I just need to spend some more time thinking about it.” “I’ll figure it out.” These are some of the things we say to ourselves or others when we are in denial of our own needs. Denying our needs is one of the...
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