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The Silent Link: The Food System’s Role in Black Maternal Mortality

07/03/25
This blog exposes how systemic racism and recent attacks on the nation’s food system worsen food insecurity and fuel the Black maternal mortality crisis. It urges holistic, racial equity–centered reforms to guarantee every Black birthing person consistent access to nutritious food and high-quality maternal healthcare.
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Medicaid is a lifeline for people with diabetes

07/02/25
My name is Joanna Jackson, and I am from Albany, Georgia. I am a Community Organizer and a proud Community Health Worker with lived experience of Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes has deeply impacted my life and my family. I’ve seen it pass from generation to generation starting with my mother, who...
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RECAP: Supporting Immigrant Students and Families in Hostile School Environments Webinar

06/26/25
As national debates around immigration grow increasingly heated, schools, which should be sanctuaries of learning and belonging, can unintentionally mirror the hostility, fear, and discrimination seen in broader society. As parents, caregivers, and protectors of our children, we have a...
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Childcare & Early Education

Laughter, Comunidad, and Action: A Motherlovin’ Good Time in NYC

06/26/25
On Saturday, June 21, MomsRising hosted A Motherlovin’ Good Time — an afternoon filled with laughter, joy, and powerful community connection in New York City. With a packed room at Caveat NYC, moms from across the city showed up not only to laugh but to build collective power. The comedy lineup,...
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When the Creeks Rise, Moms Rise

06/24/25
On June 14, 2025 Ohio County, West Virginia experienced a deadly flash flood. As one of four counties in the state’s northern panhandle, Ohio County is no stranger to flooding. The Ohio River regularly breaches its banks. But this flood, this flood was something different. Various sources estimate...
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Fighting Fascism, Stopping Sneaky Voucher Programs, Celebrating Pride Month

06/23/25
On the radio show this week we dive into the definition of fascism, its impact on immigrant families and our communities, and how YOU can protect students in your community. We hear about the One Big, Betrayal Budget Bill and its harmful effects on public education through harmful voucher proposals...
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Protect the ACA and Medicaid!

06/16/25
“I receive a government subsidy for my Marketplace (Affordable Care Act) insurance. I could not afford any insurance without it. I am stretched very thin financially as I have all the regular bills a person has. I barely make my mortgage, pay the gas, electric, and water bills along with my health...
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Breaking Through: National Victories & The Fights Ahead for Moms in the Workforce, The Billion-Dollar Unpaid Labor Industry, Families Belong Together, Closing the Wage Gap.

06/16/25
On the radio show this week, we dive into wins for Paid Family Medical Leave at the state level, as well as the decades-long fight for a national paid family medical leave program and recent legislative wins like the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the PUMP Act. We hear about the economic impact...
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Happy Father's Day: Fathers want paid leave.

06/15/25
This Sunday, families will presumably gather to honor the fathers and father figures in their lives; they’ll celebrate fatherhood and paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society. Maybe they’ll be a special dinner, maybe they’ll be gifts of socks, ties, “the best dad ever” aprons, and...
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Support Military Families By Protecting Medicaid

06/12/25
“My husband and I are both on fixed incomes due to being 100% disabled veterans. My adopted son, who is now 7 years old, is autistic and has ADHD. Medicaid is our saving grace for our son.” - Victoria in Arizona Medicaid—a healthcare program that is a lifeline for over 72 million people in the U.S—...
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