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December 4, 2017

This tweetchat is about access to health, which is one of the core tenets of our #MaternalJustice campaign. Access to health means access to safe communities and environments. Black women in poor communities don’t have safe spaces to work out and focus on their health. Safe spaces don’t only...

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Tasmiha Khan

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December 3, 2017

Last night, U.S. Senate Republicans made it clear that their loyalties lie with big corporations and the wealthiest 1 percent, not with moms, women, working families, or our economy. The tax plan they passed would punish the middle class, devastate essential programs that boost our health care,...

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November 28, 2017

Today, we’re celebrating Giving Tuesday by honoring our dedicated KeepMarching leaders and volunteer advocates like you, many of whom have deepened their commitment to change through our KeepMarching program. And we’re inviting supporters like you to help MomsRising keep opening avenues for bold...

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Maternal Justice MomsRising

November 27, 2017

Guests: Texas Jail Project , Forward Together, Echoing Ida, Sisters Diaspora for Liberation, Essie Justice Group

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Tasmiha Khan

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November 24, 2017

I’m writing this sitting on the couch, still slightly stuffed after a small and quiet Thursday dinner that involved no turkey, lobster mac and cheese, brussel sprouts and an oversized pumpkin pie among other goodies. The office is quiet and I just can’t help it, I had to get online and write...

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Sili Recio

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November 22, 2017

On Thanksgiving eve, I’m thankful, worried, busy, tired, and optimistic all at the same time. I bet you are too. I’ve got lists for the grocery store (can’t forget the sweet potatoes!) and for Congress (urge them to stop their destructive tax plan in its tracks). This has been quite a year. I’ve...

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

MomsRising Politics & Policy

November 21, 2017

A whopping one-in-four women say they have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace . One-in-three women have experienced some form of sexual violence in her lifetime. Almost 23 million women have been victims of rape or attempted rape in the United States. We believe women. We believe facts...

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Families & The Federal Budget Food! Health Care MomsRising

November 16, 2017

By passing a harmful, heinous tax bill, House Republicans today threw working families under the bus in order to kowtow to big corporations and the wealthiest 1 percent of people in our country. This bill will give tax breaks to those who need it least while doing real damage to our economy and...

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

November 15, 2017

MomsRising is hosting FREE family celebrations in Des Moines, Everett, and Auburn, Washington featuring live musical entertainment by kid-entertainer extraordinaire Eli Rosenblatt , arts and crafts by Seattle Recreative , face painting, and plenty of kid- and adult-friendly food to go around. Why...

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Casey Osborn-Hinman

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

November 15, 2017

The holidays are upon us and it’s a great time of year to reflect, give thanks, and build community with family, friends, and neighbors. MomsRising members across Washington State are gathering to do just that. Please say you’ll join us! MomsRising staff will be traveling the state to share more...

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Casey Osborn-Hinman