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May 13, 2021

Tax Day is this Monday (May 17th). I know… it really crept up on me too! This is the perfect opportunity for us to spread the word about our values, our concerns, and what our families really, truly need: a tax code that supports families, women, and communities of color, NOT the super wealthy and...

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Elyssa Schmier

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security

May 13, 2021

Monday, May 17th is the last day to file your taxes for the 2020 tax year! We spoke with Colorado MomsRising member and mother to a five-month-old Robyn Boyles on her story and why filing her taxes this year was so important to receive critical benefits that help support her family. Robyn and her...

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Hanna Addis

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Online Event: How to Get Cash from Child Tax Credit with America Ferrara and Alyssa Milano

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security MomsRising Politics & Policy

May 12, 2021

The biggest direct cash investment in families since the Great Depression is happening RIGHT NOW, but 59 percent of American women don't know about it! America Ferrera, Alyssa Milano and some very cute kids are looking to change that. The American Rescue Plan (ARP), which was just passed by...

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Kerri Karvetski

Princess Bride Inigo Montoya Let Me Sum Up graphic

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Gun Safety Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days Politics & Policy

May 10, 2021

What went on in the MomsRising community last week? Lots! Take a look at the new and notable for the week ending Saturday, May 8, 2021. ACTION OF THE WEEK: Tell Congress to Lower Drug Prices Americans should not pay three times more for medicines than people in other countries do. There are...

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Kerri Karvetski

Photo of moms and children in Detroit with their care can't wait kite messages

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Politics & Policy

April 26, 2021

“Care can't wait. Now is the time to lift those who care for us so our economy and society can soar!” That's the message MomsRising members in Arizona, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania delivered to their respective U.S. Senators during the April Congressional Recess. These Kite...

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Kerri Karvetski

What the heck is the American Rescue Plan?

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Health Care Paid Family Leave Politics & Policy

April 8, 2021

MomsRising and the #CareCantWait Coalition came together with U.S. Speaker Nancy Pelosi and experts on April 8, 2021 to get you information on how to get the new benefits available due to the recent passage of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Why? Polls are showing that the majority of people in our...

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Families & The Federal Budget MomsRising Podcast Politics & Policy

April 6, 2021

On the latest episode of Breaking Through radio podcast Kristin and guests cover why the care infrastructure is part of our nation’s basic infrastructure — and how #CareCantWait. They also dive into the power of YOUR (our members) story and discuss how you can support the AAPI community and work to...

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Amber Dorsey

Families & The Federal Budget Gun Safety Politics & Policy

April 2, 2021

We’ll get right to it! This week’s 5Actions include ways to learn more about new benefits available to YOU and your family (including the new direct payments related to children in the Child Tax Credit) due to the recent passage of the American Rescue Act (ARP) at a special online event with...

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Sue Anne Reed

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security

March 29, 2021

We are moving full steam ahead to make sure our elected leaders pass universal childcare, paid leave for all, help for struggling families and working people, and create a fairer tax code for women, moms, families, and everyone impacted by structural racism. But all of that takes $$$. That’s why it...

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Elyssa Schmier

Families & The Federal Budget Gun Safety Health Care

March 19, 2021

This week has been tough. The Atlanta shooting that resulted in the death of eight people -- including six Asian American women -- again proves that Americans can no longer wait for action against gun violence and hate. We stand against Anti-Asian hate and for gun control. The time for action is...

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Sue Anne Reed