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Reproductive Rights and Realities on the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

January 21, 2013
When we observe the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade on January 22, we are celebrating a major milestone in women’s health, equality, and status as citizens. At its core, Roe stands for women’s right to make important decisions about our own lives. This momentous Supreme Court decision protects both...
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Next EPA leader? This choice matters. A lot.

January 18, 2013
President Obama faces a profound decision as he considers who will step into Lisa Jackson's shoes. Over the past decade, EPA has become a lightening rod for the heated partisan debate about the size and role of government. The agency has also come to serve as a rhetorical punching bag for those...
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Boys Need Help with Body Image, Too

January 14, 2013
I vividly remember once overhearing my then-six-year-old son’s friend asking how he could get six-pack abs. I was shocked that these young boys were so concerned with their appearance and so aware of what the media was pushing as the ideal male body. Of even more concern, a strong desire to look...
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New Mexico Will Increase Access to Affordable Health Coverage!

January 9, 2013
Great news! Governor Susana Martinez just announced that New Mexico will expand Medicaid coverage, an option made available under the Affordable Care Act. This means that 170,000 more people will be able to receive health coverage in New Mexico! This is a significant step forward for New Mexicans'...
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Keeping A-"Breast” of the New Health Care Law

January 9, 2013
A big change in public policy could bring mothers and their new babies much closer from now on. As of January 1, a provision of the Affordable Care Act, the health reform legislation passed by Congress in 2010, now requires that health insurers cover the cost of breast pumps and lactation services...
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An Expansion of Medicaid is Right for California’s Future and Families

January 8, 2013
Since passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, California has been touted as a leader and pace-setter with respect to implementation of the law. Not only are Californians already benefiting significantly from the ACA – for example, the ban on coverage denials due to pre-existing conditions...
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"Parent Warrior Brigade" for Toxic Chemicals Reform

January 5, 2013
Holding signs that say "We want to be toxic free" outside Sen. Burr's Wilmington office. On January 3rd, I met with MomsRising members in Wilmington, NC for a “Parent Warrior Brigade” for toxic chemicals reform. We were joined by Jerry Ensminger , fellow “Parent Warrior” and former Marine drill...
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What's the deal with the fiscal cliff deal?

January 3, 2013
On New Year's Day 2013, Congress listened to voices of millions of mothers and families and passed "fiscal cliff" legislation that makes the wealthiest in this country pay more of their fair share. Who helped win the day? You did! Our nation needs your help again. There is another Congressional...
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The year in review: School nutrition and a look at those who do it well

December 20, 2012
This year has been an exciting one for school nutrition. In January, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) finalized the first updates to school meal standards in 17 years. This fall, the changes meant healthier meals were appearing in school cafeterias around the country. The...
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How Unplugging One Day A Week w/ My Family Has Made Me a Better Mother

December 19, 2012
An excerpt from Brain Power: From Neurons to Networks , a new film and TED Book from Tiffany Shlain. In 2008, my father was diagnosed with brain cancer. During his illness, I began to think a lot about time, how little of it we have, and how connections are meaningless unless we connect deeply. But...
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