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Earlier this month, millions of moms experienced hunger, panic, and harm to their families when SNAP benefits (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also called Food Stamps or EBT) were callously delayed and appealed by Trump and his administration despite court orders mandating that they fully fund SNAP during the shutdown, using contingency and reserve funds. [1] The SNAP benefit delays during the shutdown reveal how critical SNAP benefits are for our economy and also for the 42...
Republicans in the U.S. House are putting forward a health care package this week that is all tinsel, no tree. Quick signature: Tell Republicans, don’t be a Grinch! Extend the ACA tax credits! What’s happening? The Republicans’ health care bill has a Grinch-sized heart: two sizes too small for the real cost crisis families are facing right now due to Trumpflation. Congress goes out of session for the rest of 2025 starting at the end of the week, so there are just five days left to extend cost-...
Last summer, Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill. It’s certainly big but it’s truly ugly. The centerpiece of the bill was $4.5 trillion in tax cuts that flowed to the richest Americans, offset by about $1 trillion in cuts to priority programs that allow people to build good lives, like Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (I’ll write more about those cuts in future posts). But the real ugliness was in immigration. The bill’s jaw dropping price tag helped sneak the largest...
On the radio show this week, we dive into Trumpflation and this administration's devastating immigration policies with U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal. We also hear about protecting democracy under the lawlessness of the White House. Then we cover the role of the U.S. Department of Education in leveling the playing field for children -- and why we must fight to keep the Department intact. We close the show discussing the defunding of Planned Parenthood and how we fight back. SPECIAL GUESTS...
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December 15, 2025
We’re thrilled to announce our 5th RISERS cohort! The RISERS Parent Leadership program’s fifth cycle kicked off in November and we are thrilled to welcome 16 mamas from all over the country who are ready to develop their advocacy and leadership skills, learn how to hold lawmakers accountable, and fight for policies that will help families not only survive but thrive! These mamas are ready to grow and expand their MOM power! Advocating for child care, paid leave, healthcare, maternal justice and...
On November 20th, Leader Stacey Abrams and Dr. Michelle Sternthal ( Community Catalyst’s Director of Government Affairs) joined us for our November Community Zoom Meeting . Thank you to everyone who joined us—we were so excited to see you! Even though the government shutdown is over, many families are still struggling financially, especially when it comes to health care. Starting on January 1st, some of the tax credits that help families buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act are...
In times like these, it can feel like our legislative leaders are placing more emphasis on the militarization of our police, instead of investments in community safety. It can feel like the priority is the criminalization and harassment of our Black and Brown neighbors, instead of public safety investments that protect and support our communities. MomsRising is committed to uplifting the stories of our members across America and highlighting legislation that will truly transform communities and...
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December 4, 2025
Our Texas member and a mother of three children Ashley Gooden-Stewart shared a testimony at a Steering and Policy Hearing on Healthcare and SNAP . When Ashley’s middle child was born, she was laid off from her job. Because child care is not affordable or accessible, she’s struggled to maintain consistent employment since then. Without her income, money is very tight for her family. They rely on WIC, SNAP, and Medicaid to access health care and afford healthy food. Here is her full story: Good...
As the year comes to an end, it’s important to highlight the achievements that further community safety in a time when our communities are under constant attack. MomsRising has stood with community advocates and experts to expand federal legislation to prioritize community safety and police accountability. Earlier this fall, MomsRising joined these advocates, frontline workers, and members of Congress to launch the first-ever Congressional Community Safety Caucus , a significant step toward...
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December 2, 2025