Family Economic Security

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security

September 25, 2023

The clock is ticking and unless immediate action is taken, in less than a week the federal government will run out of money and shutdown on October 1st. This is not a drill! House Republicans have created this totally manufactured, preventable crisis that will hurt our families, workers (especially...

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Elyssa Schmier

Family Economic Security

September 20, 2023

My 2-year old successfully used the potty for 4 days last week! I could not be more excited – not just because this means she’s hit another milestone. But I’m most excited about ditching diapers and putting that money toward groceries and student loan payments! → Tell Pampers: If you’re really “...

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Taylor Austin

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Podcast Politics & Policy Reproductive Justice

September 18, 2023

On the radio show this week we cover the latest from the U.S. Capitol including around WIC and childcare; we learn what’s happening with access to birth control in America and about World Contraception Day; we hear the latest with local abortion bans, including outrageous proposed bans on being able to drive to get an abortion in some states; and we close the show learning why the U.S. budget fights matter to you and our economy.

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Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Military Families Parenting & Families Podcast

September 11, 2023

On the radio show this week we cover how “it’s not about the wine” and why hard-working moms need tools and opportunities to thrive; what’s happening with the potential government shutdown; why improved resources for people having babies while serving in the military matter to everyone; and how to support diaper banks.

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Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Politics & Policy

August 17, 2023

BOOM! Yesterday was proof positive that your voice, our voices together, and our votes, make a BIG difference over time! We were at the White House bringing member stories, petition signatures, and priorities forward as we also celebrated — along with many colleagues — the one year anniversary of...

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Family Economic Security Immigration

August 10, 2023

Three simple bills that help protect immigrant parents and children! Let’s help pass them into law! Have you ever thought what would happen to our country, our communities, and our families without the incredible support, relationships, and friendships immigrant parents and children enrich our...

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Sue Anne Reed

Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security Maternal Justice MomsRising Near You Paid Family Leave

July 7, 2023

Introducing our new cohort of powerful and dynamic Washington State MomsForce fellows!

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Sara Alcid

Family Economic Security Immigration

June 29, 2023

How can we celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month? Find out here! This Immigrant Heritage Month we must speak up for our immigrant family members, co-workers, friends, and neighbors! Right now, immigrants are under attack across the nation. Moms know how important our immigrant community members are in...

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Sue Anne Reed

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food!

June 14, 2023

En los próximos meses se tomarán decisiones cruciales con respecto al Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP), uno de los programas más poderosos que tiene nuestra nación para combatir el hambre. Casi dos tercios de los beneficios de SNAP se destinan a familias con niños y 1 de cada...

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Elyssa Schmier

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food!

June 8, 2023

Last week a bipartisan deal kept the U.S. from the brink of economic disaster and saved millions of jobs… but there was a price to pay for that: Further time restrictions and harsh work requirements were passed for 750,000 SNAP (food stamps) recipients. Now, with major decisions being made in the coming months regarding the vital Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) we need to make our voices heard to Congress: Hands off SNAP!

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Elyssa Schmier