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03/07/16

This week we're talking about National Nutrition Month, the importance of sentencing reform, and some big victories in Mississippi. As always, please read and share. And be sure to join the conversation in the Facebook group and during the #FoodFri tweet chat, too! 1. TOP STORIES Join us in asking...

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Karen Showalter

Tweetchat

Food!

03/07/16

Growing up, my Mom always told us, "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." I'm pretty sure you heard it from the adults in your life as well when you were a child. Turns out they were right. Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. Eating a healthy breakfast before school...

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Migdalia Rivera

Environmental Health Families & The Federal Budget Health Care Politics & Policy

03/07/16

Rachel Mingo has 11 reasons to be concerned about the lead poisoning scandal in Flint, Michigan.

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Lecia Imbery

Tweetchat

Food!

03/04/16

Children who are not exposed to fruits and vegetables have a harder time eating them as adults. Knowing this parents encourage their children to eat healthy meals. In fact, I had a friend (not me) who often bribed, hid and begged her sons to eat their veggies (again not me - wink. wink.)! The...

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Migdalia Rivera

Talk Back!

Environmental Health

03/04/16

Snuggling up with my kids for a bedtime story and tucking them in bed at night are some of the very best parts of my day. They are treasured routines for many families. Our children’s beds are places where they should feel safe and protected. But unfortunately many types of bedding, including...

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Beth Messersmith

Environmental Health Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Politics & Policy

03/04/16

Flint is experiencing a disaster and needs relief urgently. Senators should act now to stop the suffering and speed the process of repair.

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Lecia Imbery

MomsVote Politics & Policy

03/03/16

We’ve watched as the presidential primary election has rolled across the nation, and now it’s finally North Carolina's turn! Early voting starts today (March 3) here in North Carolina, and MomsRising wants to make sure you’re ready with all you need to know. Voting Information: Voting dates: You...

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Beth Messersmith

Family Economic Security Paid Family Leave

03/03/16

Get ready to break into a smile as you scroll down to see some fun pictures of DC MomsRising volunteers & their cute kids working on passing #PaidLeave4DC with hearts, glitter, targeted messaging, and superhero capes!

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Sara Alcid

Paid Family Leave

03/03/16

What if you were born tomorrow? Think about this: If you were born tomorrow, what are your chances of growing up healthy in a wealthy family? Well, let me tell you. You have a 25% chance to be born in a family living in poverty and a 0.6% chance to die before turning one year old. No, I am not...

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To-wen Tseng

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Politics & Policy

03/01/16

A Coalition on Human Needs analysis released this week shows that over the past six years, dating back to fiscal year 2010, funding for many of our country’s most important priorities has shrunk. We need Congress to recognize that an investment in people is an investment in our economy, which would benefit everyone. We are seeing the harm now from years of cuts. It is time to rebuild.

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