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I’m fighting to save mothers’ lives. Join me.

Patrisse Cullors is a Senior Fellow for Maternal Justice at MomsRising and co-founder of Black Lives Matter. A project she leads, the “C-section Chronicles,” seeks to reduce the stigma that comes with having a c-section and give voice to the many mothers who continue to be vulnerable in hospitals around the country. Can you support this work, and all our efforts to defend women and families, by making a donation to MomsRising? Giving birth is supposed to be a magical day, a miracle on earth...
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Maternal Justice MomsRising Politics & Policy
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Patrisse Cullors
December 28, 2018
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You fuel my power

“My name is Denise. I’m a Mom.” Eight years ago, much to my surprise, I said those words at a town hall meeting and got a standing ovation.
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Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security Gun Safety
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Denise Zavaleta
December 20, 2018

I’m going full mamma bear to protect my son’s health care

I will not stand by and watch my family’s health coverage be stripped away. Earlier this month, a federal judge in Texas ruled the Affordable Care Act (ACA) unconstitutional. While the fight is not over, this is a clear and immediate threat to my family, and to the millions of people like us who depend on the lifesaving protections of this law. Join forces with me and MomsRising and FIGHT BACK. Make a contribution now — while every dollar you give will be doubled by another donor! — to protect...
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Health Care MomsRising
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Felicia Burnett
December 27, 2018

Winter break can be terrifying for mothers living in poverty

No one wants a child to go hungry, but in the world’s wealthiest nation, hunger is a very real problem in the lives of students living in poverty. As a public school educator working with some of New Orlean’s most impoverished students, I get a pit in my stomach every time a student nudges me to make sure they’re a slated recipient for the annual holiday food drive I organize. For most families, the holidays are a time of celebration when favorite foods abound and everyone is filled with the...
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Families & The Federal Budget Food!
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Qiana Torregano
December 27, 2018

Let Cyntoia know you are with her!

Yesterday Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam issued clemency for 11 people. Governor Haslam pardoned seven people and shortened the sentences of four others--he made no mention of Cyntoia. This is a slap in the face to the thousands of people across the country who have been demanding her freedom. Lets keep up the pressure on Gov. Bill Haslam. Because of your support we have been able to flood Gov. Bill Haslams office with thousands of calls and emails everyday for the past several weeks. We must...
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Maternal Justice MomsRising Politics & Policy Social & Emotional Development
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Beatriz Beckford
December 21, 2018

Victory! Maternal Mortality Bill Passes Congress

Have you heard the good news? Because of your actions, we achieved a big WIN for maternal health! This week Congress passed the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act. This is an incredible, powerful and groundbreaking win for pregnant women and moms throughout our country. And it happened because of our incredible MomsRising members. Every year in this country, 700 - 900 women die from pregnancy or childbirth-related causes, and some 65,000 suffer severe complications . Black women are three to four...
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Health Care Maternal Justice Politics & Policy
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S. Nadia Hussain
December 21, 2018

We Are MomsRising, Jamie from Washington

In today’s installment of We Are MomsRising, we talked to Jamie in Washington about how being able to access a childcare subsidy helped her and her two daughters. Read her story below. To learn more about the We Are MomsRising campaign, check out this blog post . For me, my childcare story, started a little over two years ago. Before that, childcare was something I thought a little bit about but not much. My mom watched my oldest daughter while I worked part time 3 days a week. And when I...
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Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget MomsRising Near You
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Abbie Gately
December 21, 2018

Top #5Actions of the Past Week: December 21, 2018

Happy Friday! This time of year we pause to spend time with friends and family, and all of those who make our days and year merry and bright. We wish you all of the happiness of the season. Before you get too wrapped up in that snuggly blanket, or bundled up to head out in the snow, please take a final moment to make sure you've signed all of these top actions from the past week, below. Your voice is powerful, and urgently needed. Thank you, and here's the list -> 1. Tell Google: Kids’ apps...
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Family Economic Security Gun Safety
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Karen Showalter
December 21, 2018

It’s The Most Magical Time of Year For Family

Tis the season of jingle bells, holiday lights, and family gatherings. It’s my favorite time of year, but this year it’s even more special as our state readies to implement paid family and medical leave for all. In 2017, I represented MomsRising at a negotiation table in the State Legislature with Republicans, Democrats, labor unions, big business, and women’s rights advocates. Together with the support of thousands of families across Washington, we passed a best-in-nation Paid Family and...
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Paid Family Leave
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Maggie Humphreys
December 20, 2018
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Crushed It! MomsRising's Top Wins of 2018

Recently, MomsRising’s CEO/Executive Director, Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner asked MomsRising staff members to share their favorite wins and innovations of the year. It turned out to be a very long list. To put it simply, the MomsRising community — which includes you! — CRUSHED it in 2018! The energy and power of this community is breathtaking. You write. You call. You text. You rally. You demand change...and you bring friends, family, and your kids with you. And most importantly, you WIN! Your work...
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Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Health Care Immigration Maternal Justice MomsRising Realistic & Fair Wages
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Anita Sarah Jackson
December 12, 2018

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