MomsVote

November 29, 2016

One bright afternoon of this August in our neighborhood playground, an older child—probably 5 or 6 years old— threatened my 3-year-old son, saying “Trump will kick you out of here when he becomes President.” That was the first time my son learned about the election. We didn't talk about it at home...

To-wen Tseng

MomsVote Politics & Policy

November 21, 2016

Without a doubt, our nation is divided, and it should no less, encourage us to love, unite, and make small efforts of kindness, a daily act upon which we show the next generation resilience. As a school district employee, I strive to foster the conditions for this kindness, in order to nourish the...

Clarissa LT

MomsRising MomsRising Near You MomsVote

November 18, 2016

How are you doing after this chaotic, exhausting, rollercoaster of an election? We’re hearing from many MomsRising members who are still reeling and looking for community and ways to be engaged. We’re hearing that they feel an urgency to meet and connect in person with others in order to take stock...

Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

MomsVote Politics & Policy

November 15, 2016

The US election results came as a shock to my teenage daughters: they cried, and once their tears had dried, they had a lot of questions for me. My 17-year-old and 19-year-old said they had decided that it was time for them to get more involved: this came as a real surprise to me in the case of my...

Gregg Robins

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget MomsRising MomsVote Politics & Policy

November 11, 2016

We are hearing from parents of school-aged children across the country who are feeling anxious as a result of the election. Parents who are struggling with how they can make sure the children in their communities feel safe in the face of increased bullying and harassment in schools. We hear your...

Khadija Gurnah

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security MomsVote Politics & Policy

November 10, 2016

This was a hard election cycle. Nationwide, many were distressed and turned off by the tenor of the campaigns. And today, while millions of Americans celebrate, millions more feel defeated. But regardless of which candidate you supported and whether you’re celebrating or somber today, this fact...

Lecia Imbery

Families & The Federal Budget MomsVote Politics & Policy

November 10, 2016

When the heroes of the civil rights movement persevered in their struggle, they did so against long odds, and knowing their victories would be long in the making. Women seeking the franchise fought for decades. They persisted in their cause because it was essential – and right. Our cause at the...

Debbie Weinstein

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

November 9, 2016

This morning we woke up to a very different world than the one we woke up to yesterday. So many questions linger in the air, and the uncertainty of what happens next is weighing on all of our minds. The biggest weight on my shoulders today is how do I explain this to my son? How can someone who...

Donna Hoffman Cullinan

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget MomsRising MomsVote Politics & Policy

November 9, 2016

Anoche, mientras los noticieros analizaban estadísticas y hacían sus predicciones sobre las elecciones, mi correo electrónico y mi redes sociales se inundaron con mensajes y preguntas de padres con la misma preocupación. Todos estaban anticipando el tipo de conversación que tendrían con sus hijos...

Lina Acosta Sandaal

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget MomsRising MomsVote Politics & Policy

November 9, 2016

Last night as the news outlets spoke of statistics and predictions, my social media feed and email flooded with the same theme and question from most parents. They were all anticipating the conversation they would have with their children about the outcome of the election. It is a difficult...

Lina Acosta Sandaal