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12/23/10

We know how crazy the holidays are for moms and dads, so we wanted to make sure you heard Julie's story. Julie is a MomsRising member whose daughter Violet has a life threatening form of epilepsy and frequently needs to be hospitalized. New provisions in health reform have already made it possible...

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Open Flexible Work

12/23/10

This holiday season as we think of peace on earth and good will towards all, I'm thinking of how to translate this sentiment into a culture of good workplaces all year long. My New Year's resolution is to help spark a new workplace norm: "Everyone deserves a job that fits," and the corollary, "Any...

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Joan Blades

Health Care

12/22/10

(For this article in English, go to http://www.momsrising.org/blog/health-insurance-for-kids-easier-than-you... .) Cuando Nadia, una madre soltera de Los Angeles, supo que cerca de 5 millones de niños calificaban para tener cobertura médica gratis o a bajo costo, se sintió sorprendida. “No entiendo...

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Elisa Batista

Paid Sick Days

12/21/10

Although millions of workers nationwide are struggling with reduced benefits and rising health care costs, a recent piece in USA Today revealed those at the top continue to receive top-notch health perks. At one company, executives receive $10,000 per illness for expenses not covered under the...

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Jodie Levin-Epstein

Open Flexible Work

12/21/10

Twenty-seven states support telework through legislation that encourages tax incentives, expansion of broadband coverage, or use by state employees. Illinois does not. On December 7, 2010, we held a summit in Chicago. Business, public sector, and government leaders gathered to discuss the role of...

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Kyra Cavanaugh

Health Care

12/20/10

When Los Angeles single mother of two, "Nadia," learned that close to 5 million children actually qualified for free or heavily-reduced health insurance and didn’t have it, she was astounded. "I don’t understand that," she said. "It’s an easy program to understand. It really isn’t complicated at...

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Elisa Batista

Childcare & Early Education

12/17/10

The US House of Representatives just defeated S. 987 (The International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act), despite passing unanimously in the Senate. By failing to pass the Child Marriage bill, our country turns a blind eye to practices enslaving children into marriage. Here's the...

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Homa Tavangar

Health Care

12/17/10

Progressives have always had mixed emotions about breastfeeding. We support a healthy diet and natural living, and breastfeeding is as natural as it gets. We also have a low tolerance for chemical additives, including those found in infant formula. On the other hand, breastfeeding has been used to...

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Robert Drago

Paid Family Leave Health Care

12/17/10

Can breastfeeding, working moms expect legislation to support her lactation needs? The answer is “yes” thanks to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that President Obama signed on March 23rd, 2010. Federal Health Reform and Nursing Mothers President Obama signed the Patient Protection...

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Janet Hutton

Health Care

12/16/10

Answer: When the Medicare Part D prescription drug program was created, it included a gap in coverage known as the “doughnut hole.” The basic Part D benefit charges a deductible and 25 percent coinsurance for prescription drugs up to an initial coverage limit (in 2010, that’s the first $2,840 in...

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Michealle Gady