On the radio show this week, we dive into the importance of protecting democracy from voter suppression efforts. We also hear about the powerful representation and joy we experienced at this year's Winter Olympics -- and how narrative power can shift societal views for women, moms, and our families. Next, we cover the state of OUR union when it comes to maternal health, and the Trump administration’s cuts to crucial programs that are worsening the crisis. Finally, we discuss New York state and New York City's historic investments in child care, how you can make victories like that happen where you live.

As our celebration of Black History Month comes to a close, I feel it’s essential to recognize not only the iconic leaders and pivotal milestones that have marked our journey but also the remarkable women organizers—teachers, librarians, community activists, and policymakers—whose relentless dedication transforms memory into meaningful, lasting change. These women, often working behind the scenes, are the architects of social progress, crafting strategies that drive initiatives like inclusive...

When the MomsRising MOMbassador team invited me to attend a Senate hearing on the Hill about child care fund freezes, I thought to myself, what do I as a stay at home mom have to add to this discussion? What can I learn from the experience and how can I move public policy further for families? I reflected on the factors which influenced me to pause my own career as an early interventionist. I had an extremely preterm, medically fragile baby who required A LOT of medical care, doctors’...

On the radio show this week, we dive into the SAVE Act, a voter suppression bill requiring expensive documents like passports for voter registration, potentially disenfranchising millions. We also hear about the negative national economic impact of rising costs and job losses on women, and particularly Black women. Next, we cover the dire state of maternal health in the U.S., exacerbated by reproductive rights restrictions and funding cuts to health care. Finally, we discuss the importance of engaging pro-choice men in advocacy to support reproductive freedom.