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The ‘Epitome of Cruelty,’ Moms Leader Says of Move by Attorney General Sessions to Deny Asylum to Most Victims of Domestic Violence

June 11, 2018
Statement “Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ gratuitous move to insert himself into long-settled asylum policy in a way that will mean most victims of domestic violence no longer qualify for asylum is shocking, immoral, and the epitome of cruelty. “There will be a direct line between the U.S. Attorney General’s action today and even greater hardship and suffering for victims of domestic abuse.
Campaigns:
Immigration
MomsRising Together

In Callous, Politically-Motivated Move, Trump Puts Health Coverage for People with Pre-Existing Conditions at Risk

June 8, 2018
Statement “The Trump administration put 130 million people at risk of losing their health coverage and care when it went to court last night to demand repeal of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) protections for people with pre-existing conditions. The administration is now arguing that it is unconstitutional for the government to prohibit insurers from denying or dropping coverage for people with pre-existing conditions.
Campaigns:
Health Care
MomsRising Together

Moms Leader Marks 55th Anniversary of Equal Pay Act, Calls on Lawmakers to Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act

June 7, 2018
Statement “Sunday, June 10th marks the 55th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act. While we continue to celebrate that momentous legislative achievement more than five decades after its passage, this anniversary serves as a troubling reminder that our country still has a long way to go in closing the wage gap, reducing economic inequality and improving financial security for working women and families.
Campaigns:
Equal Pay
MomsRising Together

Moms Demand Fair Pay, Equal Opportunity

May 30, 2018
Statement “Today marks how long mothers in the United States have to work into the new year to earn what fathers were paid in the previous calendar year. In every single state, moms are paid less than dads. That is disgraceful. This persistent wage discrimination doesn’t just hurt moms -- it causes great financial insecurity for families and damages our economy.
Campaigns:
Equal Pay, Workplace Justice
MomsRising Together

Moms Leader Calls Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2018 ‘Vitally Important and Badly Needed Legislation’ to Address Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Health and Health Care

May 25, 2018
News release Statement from Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, CEO and executive director of MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, on the introduction of the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2018
Campaigns:
Maternal Health, Health Care
MomsRising Together

Sens. Harris and Cortez Masto, Leader Pelosi, Leading Women’s Advocates Demand Trump Administration Stop Attacking Immigrant and Asylum-Seeking Families

May 23, 2018
News release Washington, DC –  U.S. Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Leader Nancy Pelosi and Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) joined moms, leading women’s advocates, and caregivers outside the U.S. Capitol today to show support for immigration and refugee policies that protect the rights and safety of women and children.
Campaigns:
Washington, Immigration, Maternal Health
MomsRising Together

Sens. Harris and Cortez Masto, Minority Leader Pelosi, Leading Women’s Advocates, Moms to Demand Trump Administration Stop Attacking Immigrant and Asylum-Seeking Families

May 22, 2018
Media advisory Washington, DC – On Wednesday, May 23 at noon ET, Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) will join moms, women’s advocates and caregivers outside the U.S. Capitol to show support for immigration and refugee policies that protect the rights and safety of women and children.
Campaigns:
Washington, Immigration, Maternal Health
MomsRising Together

Moms Leader Celebrates Failure of the House Farm Bill, Calling It a Victory for America’s Families

May 18, 2018
Statement “The moms of America can breathe a sigh of relief now that the Republican Farm Bill failed on the floor of the House of Representatives. The rejection of this bill is a victory for America’s families, because it includes callous, new requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that would take food assistance away from people who do not work a set number of hours. The proposed changes to SNAP would have stripped food assistance away from millions, including children. Its failure is a victory for moms, families, children, our economy and our country. 
Campaigns:
Federal Budget
MomsRising Together

America’s Leaders Must Face Catastrophe of 22 School Shootings and Take Action Now

May 18, 2018
Statement “It is not even summer and already there have been 22 shootings at schools in our country this year. One school shooting would be horrifying; 22 is catastrophic and absolutely unacceptable. Our children deserve better than growing up in fear that they will be shot at the place they go to learn. 
Campaigns:
Gun Control
MomsRising Together

Senate Net Neutrality Vote a Step Forward for Fairness, Free Speech, Consumers and Advocates

May 16, 2018
Statement “We commend every United States Senator who voted to repeal the Federal Communications Commission’s changes to net neutrality rules today. This vote is an essential step forward for fairness, free speech, consumers and advocacy groups like MomsRising, which rely on a free Internet to fight for economic and social justice. The House of Representatives must do the same. 
Campaigns:
Workplace Justice
MomsRising Together

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