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05/14/18

Today I’m eating LOTS of chocolate with my kids, giving the moms in my life extra hugs, and celebrating the power of moms -- and the power of kids to inspire moms to take action, to raise our voices, and to fight for a better world. I rise for my (and for our) kids. They are why I Keep Marching...

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Politics & Policy

05/14/18

It’s crazy to think that after more than 18 years in the classroom and being involved directly in the education and lives of over 500 children, I have to take time off to bring attention to the state of education in North Carolina. It's not just me; two-thirds of NC’s school districts have already...

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NaShonda Cooke

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Politics & Policy

05/14/18

This is a guest post by Sharvonne Williams. As a child growing up in Harlem, I never realized that I was living in poverty. I didn’t know that the groceries my mom brought home were purchased with food stamps, now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). My mom did a lot of...

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Deborah Lash

Health Care MomsRising Politics & Policy

05/11/18

Few things touch a parent’s heart like the smile of a child. Unfortunately, tooth decay is the most common chronic disease of early childhood and the health consequences can be painful, lifelong, and even deadly. Here in North Carolina many families struggle to access oral health care. In focus...

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Beth Messersmith

Families & The Federal Budget Food!

05/11/18

Supporting mothers should be a universal, bipartisan priority. But as we celebrate Mother’s Day, the U.S. House will be preparing to vote on a highly partisan version of the Farm Bill that includes cuts and harmful changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) known as CalFresh in...

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Lisa Sherrill

Maternal Justice

05/11/18

As Mother’s Day approaches, I’ve found myself reflecting on the trip I took last month to the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama – both brainchildren of the brilliant civil rights attorney, Bryan Stevenson, the founder and...

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Jody Kent Lavy

Food! Immigration

05/11/18

As we head into the Mother's Day weekend, we want to pause and THANK all of the parents, parent figures, grandparents and caregivers in our lives. We are so thankful for ALL OF YOU, and for your tireless energy for stepping up and speaking out about issues facing our families, our communities and...

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Karen Showalter

Health Care Maternal Justice MomsRising Paid Family Leave Politics & Policy Realistic & Fair Wages

05/11/18

We need your voice! Click here to s hare your birth/maternal story with us or share the story of someone you love! Everyone who becomes pregnant or gives birth should have access to a safe, healthy, and respectful experience. Access to health insurance and quality, equitable health care are a...

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S. Nadia Hussain

Families & The Federal Budget MomsRising MomsRising Near You

05/11/18

We are so glad you are able to come to Raleigh on May 16th for the March for Students and Rally for Respect. Below are some of the details you’ll want to know for the day of the march. Huge thanks to the NC Association of Educators (NCAE) for pulling most of this together! Agenda: 9:30 am- Meet at...

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Beth Messersmith

Gun Safety Politics & Policy Social & Emotional Development

05/11/18

“Daddy,” the boy said, “I don't want to disobey you, but I have made my pledge. If you try to keep me home, I will sneak off. If you think I deserve to be punished for that, I'll just have to take the punishment. For, you see, I'm not doing this only because I want to be free. I...

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