Maternal Justice

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Health Care Maternal Justice MomsRising Politics & Policy

June 25, 2019

Last Friday, Missouri came one step closer to becoming the first state in the nation without an abortion clinic when its health department rejected a license renewal for the St. Louis Planned Parenthood location. Across the country, women’s reproductive rights are under attack — now more than ever...

Felicia Burnett

Health Care Maternal Justice

June 25, 2019

People with direct experiences with abortion are the most powerful voices we have to help cut through the political rhetoric and get down to why it's important to protect reproductive health and freedom. Have you or someone you love needed abortion services? Tell us your story! Share your...

Felicia Burnett

Maternal Justice

June 25, 2019

This June we were joined by special guests: Alma Adams of North Carolina (@repadams), Food Research and Action Center (@fractweets), National WIC Association (@natwicassoc), Black Women's Health Imperative (@blkwomenshealth), the Center for American Progress (@amprog), and of course, MamasConPoder...

Diarra Aida Diouf

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Childcare & Early Education Maternal Justice

June 7, 2019

VICTORY: Thank you, Gov. Murphy, for standing up for maternal health in NJ! In the past few weeks, New Jersey took a MAJOR step forward in addressing the state’s maternal health crisis when Governor Phil Murphy signed five maternal health bills into law. The passing and signing of these bills is...

Anita Sarah Jackson

Health Care Maternal Justice Politics & Policy

June 7, 2019

In the past few weeks, New Jersey took a MAJOR step forward in addressing our state’s maternal health crisis when Governor Phil Murphy signed five maternal health bills into law. The passing and signing of these bills is crucial because currently, our state ranks 45th out of 50 states in terms of...

S. Nadia Hussain

Gun Safety Maternal Justice MomsRising

June 3, 2019

Two fathers lost their lives to police misconduct and yet, no police officers have been held accountable. Mayor de Blasio made many promises in his campaign to lead New York City. Central to his platform was police reform, increased transparency, and greater police accountability. Leading up to his...

Diarra Aida Diouf

Families & The Federal Budget Health Care Maternal Justice Politics & Policy

May 24, 2019

We're back with this week's list of top #5Actions from the past week, featuring hot items around defending a woman's right to choose, demanding justice for Eric Garner, Delrawn Small and Tamir Rice, and speaking up for child nutrition programs and pregnant workers. Your voice is urgently needed;...

Karen Showalter

Family Economic Security Health Care Maternal Justice Paid Family Leave

May 24, 2019

VICTORY IN NC! State employees of any North Carolina department, agency, board or commission under the oversight of the Governor can access up to eight weeks of paid parental leave after giving birth or four weeks of paid parental leave after a partner gives birth or to bond with and care for a...

Anita Sarah Jackson

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Immigration Maternal Justice MomsVote

May 22, 2019

Having a child always seemed overwhelming even though I have worked in education throughout my career. I was terrified to bring a black child into this world, knowing how hard it would be for them. However, when your father dies and mother suffers a stroke, your priorities change. I was blessed to...

Angela Andrews

Health Care Maternal Justice MomsRising Podcast

May 20, 2019

On the #BreakingThrough radio show this week we cover the attack on women’s bodily autonomy and what you can do to protect your rights. We talk about what’s happening in Washington DC that’s hopeful and not-so-hopeful, including conversations around impeachment. We’ll also discuss the good news...