I am blogging today on behalf of Cox Communications in partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to inform everyone about a very special webcast event coming up this Wednesday, July 23rd. Millions of tweens and teens surf the Internet every day, and they often know more about the Web than their parents, guardians and even teachers.
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Current Campaigns
Send Sen. McCain Your Resume!Several weeks ago, the Senate failed to pass the Fair Pay Act. What was almost worse than that defeat, were the downright insulting statements about women. Senator McCain (R-AZ), who didn’t even come to vote, said that instead of legislation allowing women to fight for equal pay, they simply need "education and training." Sign the petition to set him straight--and send him your resume while you're at it! |
Paid Sick Days for All!True or False: Nearly half of all private sector workers don't have a single paid sick day. A: True. Believe it or not, the U.S. doesn't have any laws that require the private sector to provide paid sick days. The result--too many Americans are forced to go to work sick, to choose between taking care of a sick child or losing a day's pay, or even end up losing their jobs when illness strikes. That's why over 140 other countries have this law. |
Healthcare StoriesOne in eight children are without healthcare coverage at all. Read about California MomsRising members personal experiences with the healthcare crisis, and reasons why healthcare should be a top priority. And then share your own stories too. |
Support Breastfeeding Moms!Sign the Statement of Support for Breastfeeding Moms and to advocate for the Breastfeeding Promotion Act which is moving through Congress. |
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Moms Blogging
A Magical moment in the Women's Movement
Posted July 21st, 2008 by joan
Last weekend MomsRising hosted a remarkable conversation. I do confess that I was deeply anxious about gathering a multi-dimensionally diverse group for conversation about the women’s movement of the 21st century at the Omega Institute.
CA - We're Seeing Red! Take it to the Big Five!
Posted July 16th, 2008 by Donna
Last week, in a heartless act of fiscal folly, the California Budget Conference Committee voted to increase red tape for children with Medi-Cal coverage by requiring families to re-enroll in the program every six months.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee- The System Didn't Work For Me
Austin Get Together?
Posted July 15th, 2008 by Elisa Batista
I will be hosting a moms caucus at the progressive Netroots Nation Convention in Austin, Texas this Thursday.
The meeting will take place at a family-friendly restaurant so everyone -- including those not registered for the conference -- are free to attend. I hope to see as many of you there:
When: Thursday, July 17
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Women shouldn't be discriminated against simply because they are mothers... but they are! Read about true experiences of American mothers, and learn how shared problems can be solved. Members can download the first chapter of the book today.
