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Your August Moms Next Door Dispatch is Here!

August 13, 2026
Welcome to the August Dispatch! Thank you for being a part of our growing, powerful Moms Next Door program! What’s the Moms Next Door Dispatch? Each month, you’ll receive the Moms Next Door Dispatch—a monthly toolkit that will arrive in your inbox to provide you and your community with ideas on how...
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Jeannina Perez
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Immigration

Moms Rise & Empowered Kids Rock! Planning Playdates with Politics

August 12, 2026
At a Glance Mombassador and RISER Jean Nguyen reflects on the impact of increased presence of immigration enforcement, family detention centers, and ICE has had on disrupting the safety and livelihood of families, and what she is doing to take action in protecting and sharing stories from our...
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Jean Nguyen
Reject the Anti-Voter Save America Act
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Tell Congress to Protect Voting Rights — Reject the SAVE America Act

August 10, 2026
Families are feeling the economic squeeze, and Congress should be focused on lowering costs — not making it harder for eligible Americans to vote. Instead, some lawmakers are once again pushing the anti-voter SAVE America Act.
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Valeria Carranza
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Realistic & Fair Wages

Tell Congress to Support Moms — Pass the FAMILY Act Today

August 6, 2026
On Moms’ Equal Pay Day, mothers in the United States still earn just 64 cents for every dollar paid to fathers. Comprehensive paid family and medical leave is a proven, high-impact policy solution to close the wage gap and support working families across the nation.
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Taylor Austin
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Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security

Stop the Squeeze: Activation Toolkit 

August 4, 2026
Thanks so much for your interest in the national “Stop the Squeeze” project! We’re so glad you’re with us! *All the How-To notes and tools are below when you scroll down. What’s happening? Like you, we’re fed up! Every time we check out at the grocery store, open a utility bill, fill the gas tank,...
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Karen Showalter
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Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Health Care Paid Family Leave

The Mothers We Failed

August 5, 2026
The Essentials Mombassador Nathalie Demirdjian-Rivest discusses the unique challenges faced by mothers in the United States, from soaring costs to globally substandard social policies. Nathalie shares her personal experience of being a working mother, juggling caregiving and professional...
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Nathalie Demirdjian-Rivest
Childcare & Early Education

Upcoming Florida child care champion events & ways to support!

July 29, 2026
Your first Florida Moms’ Seal of Approval Child Care champions have been awarded and we don’t want you to miss your chance to meet them! The Moms’ Seal of Approval on Child Care is mom made and mom moved. That means MomsRising moms have been in the driver's seat and are working to make child care a...
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Jeannina Perez
Breaking Through Square July 27 2026
Podcast

No Country for Mothers; Protecting Vital Family Programs; Running for Office Matters; Moving from Presence to Power

July 27, 2026
On the radio show this week, we start by exploring a powerful new documentary film from Moms First that highlights structural barriers and challenges mothers face in America. After that, we discuss the concerning attacks on vital food, nutrition, and healthcare programs – and how to counter misleading narratives. Next, we delve into critical issues like the childcare and affordability crisis. Finally, we close the show with insights from a new book on how to transition from mere presence to impactful power.
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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner