MomsVote

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Family Economic Security MomsVote Paid Family Leave

May 30, 2019

Happy spring! May has been an amazing month for our movement, from the joy and honor/memorial messages we shared with each other on Mother’s Day, to the legislative progress we celebrated on paid family and medical leave and maternal health. We also stood up and spoke out to protect our rights and...

MomsRising Together

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...

MomsRising Together

Angela Andrews

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Health Care MomsRising MomsVote Politics & Policy

May 9, 2019

Every mom remembers the day she held her little one(s) for the first time – a moment of both great joy and some anxiety about the uncertainty the future may bring. I became a mother (and father) to a beautiful baby girl – Rosita in September of 2009. Like many moms, before I knew it, I found myself...

MomsRising Together

Lizette Escobedo

Gun Safety MomsVote Politics & Policy Podcast

May 8, 2019

On the #radiopodcast this week we cover what’s happening with asylum protections for children and hear early reports on the Presidential race from New Hampshire and more on policies that are rising. We'll also give you the inside scoop on the trouble with the National Rifle Association and discuss...

MomsRising Together

Amber Dorsey

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MomsRising MomsVote Politics & Policy

May 8, 2019

The 2018 election swept a record number of women into elected office, but that would never have happened without a massive spike in women candidates , many of whom said they were driven to run because of the Trump presidency. Well, Trump is still President. And even with 102 women now serving in...

MomsRising Together

Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Health Care MomsVote Paid Family Leave Podcast Realistic & Fair Wages

April 29, 2019

We're back with an all new podcast this week where we cover winning fair pay in the states (and how you can make your state a winning state) with our own Washington State MomsForce Director, Maggie Humphreys. Dana Bye Campaign Director of Tax march joins us to examine #TrumpsTaxScam and how we can...

MomsRising Together

Amber Dorsey

Immigration Maternal Justice MomsRising MomsVote Politics & Policy

April 6, 2019

Documentary film is having a moment. Look on any network, streaming platform, or even your phone and you'll find a documentary telling the true story of people living their lives doing remarkable, and unremarkable things. Documentaries pull us in because we get to see a story different from our own...

MomsRising Together

Justine Hebron

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Gun Safety Health Care Maternal Justice MomsRising MomsVote Politics & Policy

February 4, 2019

We’re coming together to protect all families during the #SOTU on Tuesday & we need your voice! Join us (@MomsRising) for the #StateofOURUnion and pledge to UNITE against hate, misogyny, sexual violence, racism, and all forms of discrimination. We’re not going to let Trump be the only voice...

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Amber Dorsey

Breastfeeding Maternal Justice MomsRising MomsVote Politics & Policy Podcast

January 8, 2019

On the #RADIO show this week we talk about the many reasons to celebrate that historic numbers of women and people of color just took office in the U.S. House and what it could mean to our daily lives. Join us and get the inside scoop on when, where, and why to march this January 19th from the co-...

MomsRising Together

Amber Dorsey

Gun Safety Health Care MomsVote Paid Family Leave Podcast

December 10, 2018

On the #RadioShow this week we cover how YOU can get healthcare coverage through www.healthcare.gov before Dec. 15th; the ways in which gun safety legislation is moving forward and how you can help; why a best-in-the-nation paid family/medical leave bill is changing our nation for the better; and...

MomsRising Together

Amber Dorsey