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12/10/25

On November 20th, Leader Stacey Abrams and Dr. Michelle Sternthal ( Community Catalyst’s Director of Government Affairs) joined us for our November Community Zoom Meeting . Thank you to everyone who joined us—we were so excited to see you! Even though the government shutdown is over, many families...

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Diarra Diouf

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Health Care

12/10/25

It’s been a long year. Together, we’ve advocated fiercely for policies that enable our families and communities to thrive, and we’ve mobilized growing pressure on Republican leaders in Congress to roll back the devastating health care cuts passed in Trump’s Big Ugly Bill. Because of your strong...

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Felicia Burnett

Our Stories

Members Nicole and Carolina Speak at Hearing on Rising Costs in Washington D.C.

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Health Care

12/10/25

Our New Hampshire member Nicole Sheaff and our Maryland member Carolina Reyes shared testimonies at a Steering and Policy Hearing about the rising costs families across America are facing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MomsRising.org (@momsrising) ... Nicole is an occupational...

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Hanna Addis

Maternal Justice MomsRising Parenting & Families Politics & Policy Social & Emotional Development

12/04/25

In times like these, it can feel like our legislative leaders are placing more emphasis on the militarization of our police, instead of investments in community safety. It can feel like the priority is the criminalization and harassment of our Black and Brown neighbors, instead of public safety...

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Kelsey Reyes

MomsRising Parenting & Families Politics & Policy Social & Emotional Development

12/02/25

As the year comes to an end, it’s important to highlight the achievements that further community safety in a time when our communities are under constant attack. MomsRising has stood with community advocates and experts to expand federal legislation to prioritize community safety and police...

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Kelsey Reyes

Alyssa smiling wearing overalls and a yellow top

MomsRising

11/24/25

Hello! My name is Alyssa Antman, though most people call me Lys, and I’m thrilled (truly, it feels a little surreal in the best way) to introduce myself as the new New Hampshire Campaign Manager at MomsRising. I’m honored to be stepping into this role, carrying my passion for community,...

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MacKenzie Nicholson

Food!

11/24/25

Earlier this month, millions of moms experienced hunger, panic, and harm to their families when SNAP benefits (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also called Food Stamps or EBT) were callously delayed and appealed by Trump and his administration despite court orders mandating that they...

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Jessica Burroughs

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

11/22/25

World Prematurity Day was this week. Also this week? This administration’s U.S. Department of Education proposed a rule change that would deem nurses, health care providers, and early intervention providers as no longer professionals. The proposed rule drastically decreases the student aid a...

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Jean Nguyen

Our Stories

Shana with Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations

Health Care

11/21/25

Our Wisconsin member Shana Verstegen shared a testimony at a Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations hearing titled “Assessing the Damage Done by Obamacare” . As a fitness professional, athlete, coach, entrepreneur, and mother, Shana shares how...

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Hanna Addis

Our Stories

Ashley shared a testimony at a Steering and Policy Hearing on Healthcare and SNAP

Food! Health Care

11/21/25

Our Texas member and a mother of three children Ashley Gooden-Stewart shared a testimony at a Steering and Policy Hearing on Healthcare and SNAP . When Ashley’s middle child was born, she was laid off from her job. Because child care is not affordable or accessible, she’s struggled to maintain...

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Hanna Addis