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Maternal Justice

Rooted in Justice and Joy: What Black Mothers Are Telling Us

May 6, 2026
This post centers the unfiltered truths of Black mothers, exploring the intersection of maternal health, systemic justice, and the radical necessity of joy. It serves as a call to action for policymakers to move beyond survival-based systems and invest in community-led, culturally responsive frameworks that allow Black families to truly thrive.
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Teon Hayes
Maternal Justice

800,000 Moms. A Growing Crisis. And a System Being Dismantled.

May 6, 2026
On World Maternal Mental Health Day 2026, we at MomsRising stand with all the mothers worldwide that are struggling with mental health conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth. In the United States alone 800,000 women experience perinatal mental health conditions, making these conditions the...
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Gina Arias
Gov. Stein, Tina Sherman and advocates recognizing Black Maternal Health Week at the NC Capitol.
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MomsRising Champions Black Maternal Health Week at the NC State Capitol

May 4, 2026
On April 15, 2026, MomsRising National Director Tina Sherman joined Gov. Josh Stein , legislative champion Sen. Natalie Murdock, Sen. Minority Leader Sydney Batch, the NC Legislative Black Caucus , perinatal providers, and maternal health advocates, to recognize Black Maternal Health Week . The mission is clear: end the preventable crisis claiming the lives of Black mothers.
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Tina Sherman
"Tell PA Leaders: We Need Paid Family & Medical Leave"
Paid Family Leave

PA Moms: It’s Time to Tell Governor Shapiro What You Really Need!

April 30, 2026
Attention PA Mamas! We have a rare and exciting opportunity to make our voices heard at the highest level of state government. Governor Shapiro’s Advisory Commission on Women has launched the “State of the Woman” survey, and they want to know what it’s really like to live and work in the...
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Tell Congress to Support the Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act — Senate Bill 4297

April 29, 2026
Public schools provide the foundation for our communities, yet a federal voucher scheme currently siphons vital resources away from neighborhood classrooms to line the pockets of wealthy donors. Sens. Mark Kelly and Mazie Hirono recently introduced the Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act (S. 4297) to repeal this unaccountable program and return those dollars to our children. Your advocacy forces Congress to prioritize neighborhood schools, protects resources for teachers and counselors, and ensures that students with disabilities receive the specialized support they deserve.
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Tell Congress to Protect Medicaid — Stop Rural Hospital Closures

April 27, 2026
Massive cuts to Medicaid are pushing rural hospitals and maternity wards to the brink of collapse, threatening the health and economic stability of families across the country. We must urge Congress to restore vital funding and ensure that life-saving care remains accessible in every community.
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Demand the DOJ Release Every Page of the Epstein Files — Epstein Files Transparency Act

April 20, 2026
The Department of Justice continues to withhold millions of pages of records despite the legally mandated deadline set by the Epstein Files Transparency Act. While the DOJ has redacted information to shield the powerful and well-connected — including 37 missing pages regarding allegations involving President Trump — it has simultaneously failed to protect the personal information of survivors. MomsRising is demanding that the DOJ comply with the law immediately to ensure no individual is above the law and survivors receive the transparency they deserve.
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West Virginia Passes Landmark Child Care Law — A Massive Win for Families

April 17, 2026
After five years of showing up — at the Capitol, in committee rooms, through hundreds of calls and emails — West Virginia families have won a major victory for child care. On April 2, 2026, House Bill 4191 became law, and it's the most comprehensive child care legislation our state has ever seen.
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