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On the radio show this week we cover Nightbitch and how movies can move legislation; we dive into our hopes and worries for 2025; we check in with what we can learn from the legislative battles and victories in Florida (and it’s a lot!); and we close the show with silly tips for fun in the new year. Special Guests include: Lydia Storie, Caring Across Generations, @CaringAcrossGen ; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising , @MamásConPoder ; Holly Bullard, Florida Policy Institute, @FloridaPolicy...
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many families across affected regions are grappling with challenges that disrupt everyday life, including safely feeding their babies and young children. We were grateful to join the NC Breastfeeding Coalition’s Support & Advocacy for Infant Feeding in Emergencies (SAFE) Team that is on the ground providing vital support, education, and supplies to help families safely feed their babies — whether lactating, using formula, or starting solids —despite limited...
As parents, there’s nothing more important than our children and family’s health. From routine physicals, to a common cold, to a devastating diagnosis—we safeguard our children and family the absolute best we can. We should expect the same from our leaders! Donald Trump’s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (a.k.a. RFK Jr.), is grossly unqualified and a dangerous pick to be put in charge of safeguarding our nation’s health and must be stopped!
If you are still grappling with the results of the most recent presidential election, you are not alone. The pandemic and the years that followed have made me even more aware of the challenges women face in society. There have been so many events in my life that have made me think about just how much I have struggled to be heard, how important it is for us to listen to one another, and that we as a society are simply not listening to women. We are not listening to women’s perspectives, women’s...
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December 18, 2024
Everyone gets sick and everyone needs access to health care—no exceptions! Health care is a basic human need, and no one should be left out. Quick signature: Tell President-Elect Trump and Republicans in the U.S. Congress that they need to take cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) off the table! What’s happening? Health care proposals from Republicans for next year would make deep cuts to Medicaid and also undermine the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in order to pay for their massive...
As we gather this November, we recognize the mix of emotions many are feeling — grief, fear, hope, and determination – and reflect on the election and the road ahead. Even as we recognize the challenges, we’re also holding gratitude – for you, for the movement we’re building together, and for the many victories we DID have this November. Thanks to the efforts of 82,938 amazing MomsRising volunteers, we made a real impact for moms, families, and communities nationwide.
MomsRising stands with immigrant families and our public schools. On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the North Carolina Senate joined the NC House in voting to override Governor Cooper’s veto of HB10, an anti-immigrant bill. As a result, it will become law effective December 1, 2024. This anti-immigrant legislation requires local sheriffs to collaborate with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, increasing the risk of arrests and deportations, even for minor offenses. It also...
Mamas and caregivers, we see you. We know that when things get hard, things get harder with caregiving. We often don’t get to stop and rest in the same ways. So take a DEEP BREATH and know we see you and are sending love your way. What we also know as moms and in being in community with so many of you, is that moms get sh*t done! So it was zero surprise to us following the election that we’ve been hearing from moms from every corner of this country asking how they can create networks of support...
Wish you could tell your state representatives what is important to your family without having to go to Tallahassee? Have you heard of delegation meetings yet? Well I hadn’t and I went to my first delegation meeting last year and it was AMAZING. Here is the download. Legislative delegation meetings are public meetings (as in anyone can sign up to speak and can attend!) happening in each region of Florida before the start of a new state legislative session. Who goes to these? Everyone who needs...