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Your top #5Actions for this week: Friday, July 23, 2021

It continues to be a busy summer, and we want to make sure that Congress and the White House remain focused on the priorities that matter the most to American families, businesses and economy. We have #5Actions for you to take this week on health care, prescription drug prices, childcare and paid leave so you can help make sure that happens! -- Sue Anne, Elyssa, Felicia, Nadia, Tasmiha, Namatie, Nina, Nadia, and the rest of the MomsRising / MamásConPoder Team Quick signature: Tell Congress to...
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Sue Anne Reed
July 23, 2021
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ICYMI: Child Tax Credit Celebration, I Scream, PLUS Telling Better Stories

This week was a phenomenally powerful moment for American families. Check out the highlights!
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Kerri Karvetski
July 22, 2021

Dr. Fauci Answering Our Member Questions

Exciting news! Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the NIH, and the chief medical advisor to President Biden, recently joined us to answer MamásConPoder / MomsRising member questions about the COVID-19 vaccines.
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Xochitl Oseguera
July 19, 2021

Quick signature! Tell Congress to lower drug prices now!

Millions of Americans cannot afford their medicines, while drug companies are making record profits. To truly lower drug prices for everyone, Congress needs to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices, end monopoly control of drug prices by corporations, and help people afford out-of-pocket costs. And they need to do it now!
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Tasmiha Khan
July 19, 2021
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Why are Home- and Community-based Services important to you?

Are Home- and Community-Based services (HCBS) important for your family? Please share your story.
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Felicia Burnett
July 20, 2021

Harnessing the Power of Our Stories For Social Change

Recently, I hosted a workshop for advocates to learn best practices for using the power of your voice and your experiences through storytelling to shift narratives and advocate for policies and systems changes. I invite you to watch the workshop below and to share it with fellow advocates as a resource.
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Felicia Burnett
July 19, 2021

NICU Parents Are Being Left in the Dark

NICU parents need, want, and deserve to understand how to protect their child’s health.
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Jennifer Canvasser
July 22, 2021
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Quick signature: Tell congress to increase funding for HCBS!

We need to improve our long-term care system to enable kids and people with disabilities, as well as older adults, to live safely at home and thrive in their communities. Tell Congress to make expansion of Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) a priority.
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Felicia Burnett
July 13, 2021

FAQ: MomsRising Summer Postcards

Thank you for helping to power our massive summer postcard campaign to let the US Senate know that we must build not only roads and bridges, but a CARE Infrastructure.
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Nate White
June 11, 2021

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