MomsRising

VOTE!

October 19, 2018

Does this election season have you stressed out? I’ve got a solution for you! Let’s Gourd Out The Vote and carve some electoral pumpkins! What the what? What is “Gourd Out the Vote” and what is an electoral pumpkin? A weird band? A polling firm? Nope! Gourd out the vote is a seasonal play on “get...

Ruth Martin

#MomsVote!

MomsRising MomsRising Near You MomsVote

October 4, 2018

Forget Wonder Woman’s lasso, ignore Black Widow’s fighting skills, and never mind Storm’s ability to control lightning… it’s time to talk about YOUR super powers. You might be thinking, "Who, me?!" Yes: YOU! You have secret super powers to turn out the vote! Click here to activate them! ***It turns...

Sara Alcid

Washington

MomsRising MomsRising Near You Paid Family Leave

September 6, 2018

El 30 de junio de 2017, la legislatura del estado de Washington aprobó, con apoyo bipartidista, la SB 5975 y creó un programa de permisos familiares y médicos pagados que impulsará a las mamás, a las familias y a nuestra economía. Esta victoria bipartidista fue un increíble testimonio de lo que...

Maggie Humphreys

Join WA State MomsForce!

[Graphic with school supplies and text: "It's Back To School and...Get Ready! There's a New Paid Family and Medical Leave Policy Coming to WA!

MomsRising MomsRising Near You Paid Family Leave

September 5, 2018

Back-to-school time is filled with fresh starts. A new season, new classrooms, and, this year, a new paid family and medical leave program coming to Washington State! MomsRising members came together in 2017 to help pass a best-in-nation paid family and medical leave policy and now implementation...

Seayoung Yim

It's Labor Day!

Family Economic Security MomsRising MomsRising Near You Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days Realistic & Fair Wages

September 3, 2018

From a strong minimum wage to paid family and medical leave, Washington’s labor movement has been MOMumental in a slew of powerful wins for women and families.

Maggie Humphreys

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[photo of 3 children, 2 adults crossing street with text: Back-to-School for Maryland With Earned Sick Days (FINALLY!)]

Family Economic Security MomsRising MomsRising Near You Paid Sick Days Politics & Policy Realistic & Fair Wages

August 31, 2018

The pencils are purchased and lunch boxes are ready to be packed! It’s back-to-school time in Maryland! This year, kids and families across Maryland are returning to school with something extra exciting: EARNED SICK DAYS!!! That’s right, this is the first back-to-school season since we passed the...

Ruth Martin

Fight Climate Change!

Environmental Health MomsRising MomsVote

August 22, 2018

“The air is literally unsafe to breathe . I've had a pounding headache for two weeks straight. My four year old has had a sore throat, constant cough, and and is wondering why he hasn't been able to play outside in a week. My one year old keeps sneezing and trying to play with the *three* new air...

Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

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Family Economic Security Maternal Justice MomsRising Realistic & Fair Wages

August 7, 2018

It’s happening. Again! And it’s not good. I’m talking about Black Women’s Equal Pay Day – August 7th. This is the day that lifts up the outrageous fact that Black women in the United States earn only 63 cents on the dollar compared to White men. The wage gap between White men and Black women hasn’t...

Monifa Bandele

Take Action!

Immigration MomsRising MomsRising Near You

June 28, 2018

I'll get to it: This week, community leaders, immigrant rights organizations, and families, neighbors, and moms just like you are rallying across the country to call on the Trump Administration to end its inhumane practice of family separation and family imprisonment. But we need your help. Click...

Maggie Humphreys

MomsRising MomsRising Near You MomsVote

October 17, 2018

It's ON. Early voting is underway in North Carolina from Wednesday, October 17th, until Saturday, November 3rd (of course, you can also vote on Election Day, November 6th!). There's a lot at stake for women and families this election – now it's YOUR turn to have the final say when you head to the...