Families & The Federal Budget

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Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food!

January 24, 2019

As the #TrumpShutdown drags on, people across the country are suffering devastating consequences. From confusion over SNAP (food stamps) and WIC experienced by beneficiaries to the sudden loss of income experienced by 800,000+ federal workers and contractors, the effects of this shutdown are far-...

Jessica Burroughs

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Health Care

January 24, 2019

Many workers in the U.S. are one missing paycheck away from financial hardship or worse. A recent survey conducted by GoBankingRates found that 58 percent of Americans have $1,000 or less in savings. And as the Trump Shutdown enters Day 28, more evidence is emerging that a number of the 800,000...

David Elliot

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security

January 23, 2019

On Day 33 of the Trump Government Shutdown, reports are spreading throughout the U.S. of tenants being threatened with sharply increased rents and even evictions. Last week, one company, Tri-State Management, confirmed it sent a letter to 28 buildings in Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and...

David Elliot

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Immigration Politics & Policy Realistic & Fair Wages

January 22, 2019

The Coalition on Human Needs just released another edition of the Human Needs Report. Read on for the latest on the ongoing government shutdown, immigrant families separated at the border, a $15 minimum wage bill, and more.

Lecia Imbery

Families & The Federal Budget Maternal Justice MomsRising Radio

January 18, 2019

On the #RADIOshow this past week, we covered the Women's March on January 19th and how you can march; why even businesses love the new Washington Paid Family/Medical Leave law; the powerful win relating to Cyntoia Brown regaining freedom; and get the inside scoop on how a bipartisan bill for...

Amber Dorsey

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Families & The Federal Budget

January 18, 2019

“My husband and I are both contractors who support NASA at the Kennedy Space Center. I have called all my creditors and doctors and explained the situation. I have cancelled ALL my appointments and only pay what is necessary (electric, water, insurance for my vehicle, health care for my 9 year old...

Elyssa Koidin Schmier

Families & The Federal Budget Gun Safety Immigration Realistic & Fair Wages

January 18, 2019

It’s #5actions Friday! Start your celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. early with these top five quick actions that will make a big impact. We’re speaking out for universal background checks on gun purchases, standing up against the #TrumpShutdown, signing up to #keepmarching this weekend...

Sue Anne Reed

Families & The Federal Budget

January 17, 2019

When one contemplates the epicenter of the Trump Shutdown, the snowy community of Ogden, Utah probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. Neither is Clarksville, West Virginia. Or Huntsville, Alabama. But as the shutdown enters its 27th day, these communities are among the places where the...

David Elliot

We Are MomsRising!

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Immigration MomsRising Near You Politics & Policy

January 15, 2019

In today’s installment of We Are MomsRising, we talked to Joan in Washington, D.C. about how the government shutdown is impacting her and her family. Read her story below. To learn more about the We Are MomsRising campaign, check out this blog post . I didn’t know it then, but December 21st would...