Families & The Federal Budget

August 13, 2018

Brainstorm with me for a second….what are some things the moms of America need? -Paid family and medical leave -Quality, affordable childcare and healthcare -Good schools and parks for our kids Here is one thing the moms of America definitely DON’T need: Another GOP-Trump Tax Scam that benefits the...

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Elyssa Schmier

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Gun Safety Immigration MomsRising

August 10, 2018

We know you are busy with summer vacations and in some parts of the country getting kids back to school, so that’s why we provide the top #5Actions for the week for you to review and take action. This week, we need your help in stopping the spread of 3D guns, protecting SNAP, and preventing even...

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Sue Anne Reed

We Are MomsRising!

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Politics & Policy

August 6, 2018

In our third installment of We Are MomsRising, we talked to Sheri in Iowa who used SNAP while being a single mom and being in school. She recently graduated this May. Read her story below. To learn more about the We Are MomsRising campaign, check out this blog post. There is this myth that people...

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Abbie Gately

Families & The Federal Budget Immigration Politics & Policy

August 3, 2018

The Coalition on Human Needs submitted comments today to the Commerce Department voicing our strong opposition to the inclusion of a question about citizenship in the 2020 Census. Such a question would likely increase the undercount of children, especially children of color, those identifying as Hispanic/Latino, and those in low-income households.

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Debbie Weinstein

We Are MomsRising!

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Health Care

August 1, 2018

In our second installment of We Are MomsRising, we talked to Cyndi in Indiana who benefited from the Affordable Care Act. Read her story below. To learn more about the We Are MomsRising campaign, check out this blog post . Without the [Affordable Care Act], my whole family would have lost our...

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Abbie Gately

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Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! MomsRising Near You

July 25, 2018

In our first installment of We Are MomsRising, we talked to Heather in Alabama who benefited from SNAP (food stamps). Read her story below. To learn more about the We Are MomsRising campaign, check out this blog post . “In 2010, I suddenly found myself in an unexpected divorce. I was working...

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Abbie Gately

We Are MomsRising!

Breastfeeding Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Health Care Immigration MomsRising Near You Paid Family Leave

July 24, 2018

I don’t know about you, but lately the doom and gloom of politics makes my head spin. It is hard to not only keep up with what is happening but also on what to make of it all. When everything feels like it is going wrong, it is more important than ever to find moments of inspiration. For me, one of...

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Abbie Gately

Families & The Federal Budget Health Care Immigration Politics & Policy

July 23, 2018

Read on for the latest on the House Labor-H bill and other FY19 spending, migrant family separations, proposed SNAP cuts, reactions to the Supreme Court nominee, threats to the ACA, and more.

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Lecia Imbery

Breastfeeding Families & The Federal Budget Immigration Politics & Policy

July 11, 2018

While Candidate Trump may have claimed to love babies, the harm President Trump’s actions and policies are doing to them is undeniable.

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Lecia Imbery

Families & The Federal Budget Immigration

June 29, 2018

It's been a week, friends. As we head into the weekend, our urgent message to you is that we are powerful, and our voices matter. This week we're speaking out about immigration, and celebrating some inspiring wins. We're also sharing helpful ways to support immigrants in your community, and a...

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