Families & The Federal Budget

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April 16, 2018

SNAP (also known as food stamps) is under attack!! Last week GOP leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee introduced a Farm Bill that would increase hunger and hardship by taking away—or cutting—food assistance from many struggling families, including children . This...

Elyssa Koidin Schmier

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security

April 13, 2018

Fifty years ago this week the Civil Rights Act of 1968, also known as the Fair Housing Act, became law after passing Congress in the wake of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s assassination. The Fair Housing Act prohibited discrimination in the sale, rental and financing of housing based on race,...

Marian Wright Edelman

Families & The Federal Budget Food! Realistic & Fair Wages

April 13, 2018

It's another big week! Equal Pay Day was April 10, Tax Day is coming up on the 17th, and the Farm Bill has been introduced! Please take a moment to take action on all of these issues - and more - via the top #5Actions list below! Then ... relax and enjoy your weekend, knowing you've done good work...

Karen Showalter

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Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security

April 11, 2018

Tax Day is coming up—April 17th! From this point forward Tax Day is going to look very different than those in the past few years. Yes, many of us will be making last minute trips to the post office to file our taxes but perhaps more important: We're realizing we were lied to and ignored by those...

Elyssa Koidin Schmier

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Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Healthcare

April 9, 2018

GOP leaders in the U.S. Congress want to pass unnecessary, harmful, and overly restrictive work requirement in order to access SNAP, which boosts our families and economy. Sign our letter NOW telling Congress "hands off SNAP!"

Elyssa Koidin Schmier

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Healthcare Immigration Maternal Justice

April 8, 2018

Public Charge FAQs This FAQ does not replace the advice of a qualified lawyer. You should contact a lawyer if you have questions about your particular situation. This information was prepared in partnership of MomsRising with T he Protecting Immigrant Families, Advancing Our Future campaign, co-...

Xochitl Oseguera

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Maternal Justice

April 7, 2018

Were you able to join our incredible Town Hall meeting with Senator Elizabeth Warren on Thursday night? We couldn't be more excited to move into this next election season with some exciting plans and a firm commitment to helping parents get to the polls! Don't worry if you missed it - there's lots...

Karen Showalter

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Gun Safety Healthcare Immigration Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days Politics & Policy Realistic & Fair Wages

March 29, 2018

Congressional leaders are mulling what to do for the rest of the year. We have a list of ideas for them, but we want to hear from you.

Lecia Imbery

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

March 29, 2018

Read on for the highs and lows in the FY18 omnibus spending package, the future of the Farm Bill, and a citizenship question on the 2020 Census.

Lecia Imbery

Families & The Federal Budget Immigration Politics & Policy

March 9, 2018

Daniela Gonzalez is a mother of two who lives in Jackson, Mississippi. She graduated from middle and high school in Jackson and is now enrolled in paralegal training classes and pursuing her college degree. Daniela is deeply engaged with the Mississippi Immigrant Rights Alliance (MIRA) fighting for...

Marian Wright Edelman