motherhood
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Noreen Farrell
By Noreen Farrell, Executive Director of Equal Rights Advocates Two stories. Two radically different endings. Maria and Angie work for different employers in different states. Both were thrilled when they became pregnant. They were confident that they could continue to perform their jobs during their pregnancies. Like many pregnant women, Maria and Angie eventually sought [...]
Posted May 20th, 2012 by Valerie Young
Most of the time, we think about marriage as a personal relationship. We strive to keep the spark, resolve the inevitable conflicts peacefully, protect our “couple time” and carve out some “me time.” Much less attention is paid to the other transactions that can occur in marriage, such as raising the children, providing the shelter, [...]
Posted May 18th, 2012 by Cassidy Randall
Detoxing your home shouldn’t be a chore. Make it a party instead! As a busy parent, you have a lot on your mind, and the last thing you want to worry about is exposing your baby to harmful chemicals in your own home. But it’s not always easy to figure out where those toxic [...]
Posted May 13th, 2012 by ACLU
By Tiseme Gabriella Zegeye, ACLU Women’s Rights Project The current presidential campaign has brought attention to the "war on women" and the "war on moms," with both Republicans and Democrats speaking out on the need to recognize and value the work mothers do in raising their children. Attention to this question is long overdue, and [...]
Posted May 9th, 2012 by Claire Moshenberg
Happy (almost) Mother’s Day! Celebrate the moms in your life with nontoxic gifts and treats. With these easy tips, you can take toxic chemicals out of your Mother’s Day breakfast, create your own luxurious beauty gifts for mom, and wrap up your Mother’s Day presents in environmentally friendly, affordable packaging. Breakfast in Bed: Treating a [...]
Posted April 17th, 2012 by Kristin Maschka
Equal Pay Day and Tax Day both fall on April 17 this year due to a simple calendar coincidence. But the connection between the two and the financial impact for women and especially mothers is no coincidence. April 17, 2012 is the day that symbolizes how far into 2012 a woman has to work to [...]
Posted April 15th, 2012 by Joan C. Williams
Last Thursday an online tempest erupted when Hilary Rosen went on CNN to explain that she didn’t think Ann Romney was a worthy voice for America’s women because she “has actually never worked a day in her life.” The kerfluffle might seem familiar. Twenty years ago, Hillary Clinton came under fire for a remark she [...]
Posted April 11th, 2012 by Claire Moshenberg and Ashley Wheeland
A few weeks ago, the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative hosted an informative Facebook chat with MomsRising about the Affordable Care Act. Here are a few commonly asked questions on pregnancy, kids, and health reform, with expert answers and resources from Ashley Wheeland from the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative. What if I get pregnant then lose my [...]
Posted April 4th, 2012 by Claire Moshenberg and Ashley Wheeland
Want to know how health reform helps women? Not sure what preventive services to ask for? Unclear on which women’s health services will be available this August? We’ve got answers! A few weeks ago, the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative hosted an informative Facebook chat with MomsRising about the Affordable Care Act. Here are a few [...]
Posted March 21st, 2012 by Dani McClain
Since Monday, more than 90,000 of our members have taken action, calling on the Department of Justice to take over Trayvon Martin’s case, arrest his killer, and launch an independent investigation into the Sanford police department’s initial mishandling of the case. The senseless killing of the 17-year-old boy has been a tragic reminder of the fears Black folks [...]
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