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Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security MomsRising

04/13/22

Did you know Tax Day is next Monday (April 18th)? I know….it really creeped up on me this year as well! This is the perfect opportunity for us to spread the word about our values, our concerns, and what our families really, truly need: Congress to take action to make sure billionaires pay their fair share in taxes AND extend the monthly Child Tax Credit checks.

MomsRising Together

Elyssa Schmier

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Family Economic Security Food! Maternal Justice MomsRising

04/12/22

My son is 7 months old and drinks a combination of breastmilk and formula. A few weeks ago, I went to buy more formula. After striking out at two stores, I stood in the aisle of BJs and started to panic. The shelves were completely empty of all Similac formula, including Similac Pro-Sensitive,...

MomsRising Education Fund

Elyssa Schmier

Gun Safety MomsRising

04/12/22

This morning, my phone lit up with news alerts about another mass shooting. When I saw “Brooklyn” in the headlines, my heart stopped. How many times have my husband and I walked the streets of Brooklyn and rode the subway during trips to see our daughter, or to visit friends?

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Gloria Pan

Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security Realistic & Fair Wages

04/08/22

We’re celebrating the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court this week. This is a historic, meaningful moment that will make our highest court more reflective of our country’s rich diversity. You can read our statement here. (And big thanks go to YOU for helping to...

MomsRising Together

Sue Anne Reed

MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

04/06/22

Up until about a year ago, there was very little space for me to "just be" and for me to learn about the inner workings of my heart. I would make space for myself with my animals, writing, recovery, walking, hiking, nature. But I had to squeeze it in. Just when I would scratch the surface of my own...

MomsRising Education Fund

Beth Anstandig

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MomsRising

04/01/22

At the end of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating YOU and all the beautiful MOMentum you continue to make possible for women and families. Together we...

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Kerri Karvetski

Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security Health Care Realistic & Fair Wages

04/01/22

It’s April Fools Day, but we’re serious that there are lots of important actions you can quickly take to stand up for women and families! Next week is going to be a very busy week in Washington with discussions ramping up again about what may be included in the next economic package. You can help...

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Sue Anne Reed

Family Economic Security

03/31/22

Advancing our education in hopes of a stable future shouldn’t result in decades of financial hardship. While running for President, Joe Biden promised to cancel student loan debt, and it’s time to get the job done.

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Sara Alcid

We Are MomsRising

Childcare & Early Education Health Care Immigration Maternal Justice MomsRising Paid Family Leave

03/30/22

This week, we delivered three hard copies of different storybooks to every member of Congress to celebrate the stories and advocacy of our incredible members. These storybooks include stories of families from across the country that highlight the critical need for investments in our Care Economy...

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Felicia Burnett

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Health Care Politics & Policy

03/30/22

“We have 3 children who are medically fragile and medically complex who are able to receive care at home thanks to our state’s HCBS waiver. These programs are critically important to ensuring families can stay together and children like mine don’t have to live in a hospital or institution but can...

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Felicia Burnett