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Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Health Care Immigration MomsRising Parenting & Families Podcast Politics & Policy

05/05/25

On the radio show this week, we dive into the overwhelming attacks on democratic institutions coming out of this White House and DOGE, and local actions you can take to protect democracy that really make a difference nationally. We discuss the huge economic benefits of Medicaid, including job...

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Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Food! Health Care

05/04/25

The Families Over Billionaires storybooks—crafted from thousands of voices—are shining a spotlight on what’s at stake for families when Medicaid, SNAP, education, and child care are on the chopping block. Stories like Ashley's from Pennsylvania: "Our child has multiple disabilities that require...

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Felicia Burnett

Maternal Justice

05/03/25

We can’t fix what we can’t see and right now both the Trump Administration and Republican leadership in Congress are trying to erase the very information that helps us save moms’ lives and ensure healthy beginnings for babies. Sign our letter urging your member of Congress to protect maternal...

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Tina Sherman

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05/02/25

Spring is here — and with it, powerful stories and a growing movement are blossoming.

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Kerri Karvetski

Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security MomsRising MomsRising Near You Paid Family Leave

04/30/25

We believe that families impacted most closely by policies and systems, good and bad, should be at the forefront of changing and creating new policies that spark shared prosperity for ALL families, from La Push to Walla Walla.

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Sara Alcid

Health Care

04/30/25

“I am, and have been, disabled for several decades because of severe eosinophilic asthma, which I was born with. Were it not for Medicaid, I don’t know how I could afford my co-pays on medical visits and my medications…” - Rose from South Charleston, WV Quick signature! Medicaid cuts would...

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Tasmiha Khan

Families & The Federal Budget MomsRising Parenting & Families Podcast Politics & Policy

04/28/25

On the radio show this week, we dive into Donald Trump's latest round of harmful, racist executive orders and outlandish ideas, like providing medals for motherhood and classes about menstrual cycles to increase the birth rate — instead of policies that moms and families really need to thrive!

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Immigration

04/25/25

At a time when our nation is grappling with how to strengthen our economy, rebuild our care systems, and create opportunities for every family, there’s one truth we must never forget: immigrants are essential. They are our neighbors, coworkers, teachers, caregivers, and friends. They are the heart...

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Linda Stone

Health Care

04/25/25

On 4.23.25, we had a #WellnessWed discussion on X and BlueSky focused on why Medicaid is vital for people with disabilities. Guests included FamiliesUSA, Community Catalyst, the Center for Law and Social Policy, and Georgetown CCF. The conversation explored how Medicaid supports millions of...

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Tasmiha Khan

Our Stories

Childcare & Early Education

04/21/25

Katy shared her story about the high cost of child care and her home state of North Carolina’s broken child care system at the NC General Assembly as part of budget advocacy day. Here is her story: I’m Katy Rosenbaum, and I’m a proud member of MomsRising in Cary. I’m a working mom with an amazing 4...

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Felicia Burnett