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RECAP: Supporting Immigrant Students and Families in Hostile School Environments Webinar

June 26, 2025
As national debates around immigration grow increasingly heated, schools, which should be sanctuaries of learning and belonging, can unintentionally mirror the hostility, fear, and discrimination seen in broader society. As parents, caregivers, and protectors of our children, we have a...
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Fighting Fascism, Stopping Sneaky Voucher Programs, Celebrating Pride Month

June 23, 2025
On the radio show this week we dive into the definition of fascism, its impact on immigrant families and our communities, and how YOU can protect students in your community. We hear about the One Big, Betrayal Budget Bill and its harmful effects on public education through harmful voucher proposals...
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Breaking Through: National Victories & The Fights Ahead for Moms in the Workforce, The Billion-Dollar Unpaid Labor Industry, Families Belong Together, Closing the Wage Gap.

June 16, 2025
On the radio show this week, we dive into wins for Paid Family Medical Leave at the state level, as well as the decades-long fight for a national paid family medical leave program and recent legislative wins like the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the PUMP Act. We hear about the economic impact...
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SIGN NOW: Tell Congress to protect kids and say no to funding ICE in our cities!

June 11, 2025
Across the country, we are watching in horror as moms are torn away from their babies and kids. [1] [2] [3] Just last week, a prominent and beloved union president - a U.S. citizen - was injured and detained by ICE agents. [4] And many members of Congress have been denied entry into ICE facilities...
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I was there when ICE detained the Mayor of Newark. This is what I saw.

May 15, 2025
Trump's ICE agents have pushed and shoved members of Congress, detained the mayor of the largest city of New Jersey without due process, and have arrested a judge! What’s next? Who is next? Tell Congress to stop cutting programs like Medicaid for families to pay for ICE’s human rights abuses. Now...
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Take Action: 4 Easy Ways to Say NO to Cruelty

May 14, 2025
The Trump administration and Congressional Republicans are pushing forward a devastating budget proposal—and we must rise to stop it. This budget would cut more than $880 billion from Medicaid, slashing healthcare access for low-income families. It also targets critical programs that working...
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Write a letter to the editor to say NO Medicaid Cuts to Pay for Human Rights Abuses

May 13, 2025
Thanks to our collective action, Republican leadership has been forced to delay their plans to cut essential programs to fund tax breaks for the billionaires and human rights abuses. But the fight is far from over—and we need your voice now more than ever. ***Send a letter to the editor telling...
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Breaking Through: Saving Democracy, Protecting Medicaid, Advocating for Immigrant Families, Defending Public Education.

May 5, 2025
On the radio show this week, we dive into the overwhelming attacks on democratic institutions coming out of this White House and DOGE, and local actions you can take to protect democracy that really make a difference nationally. We discuss the huge economic benefits of Medicaid, including job...
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Immigrants Are Essential: Read Stories from Moms Across the Nation

April 25, 2025
At a time when our nation is grappling with how to strengthen our economy, rebuild our care systems, and create opportunities for every family, there’s one truth we must never forget: immigrants are essential. They are our neighbors, coworkers, teachers, caregivers, and friends. They are the heart...
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Tell Congress to say NO to a budget that funds human rights abuses and mass deportations!

April 16, 2025
Today marks 18 years since I immigrated to the United States. Eighteen years of building a life, raising my children, and contributing to a country that welcomed me. But if I were arriving today, I don't know if I’d feel that same safety and warmth. What I’ve seen in recent months has shaken me...
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