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Take Action! The DOJ just deleted the National Police Accountability Database!

March 3, 2025
In response to President Trump rescinding an executive order that created a national database for police misconduct, the Department of Justice (DOJ) shut down the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database. [1] Why is this important? This database helped ensure that officers with a history of...
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RECAP: Supporting Immigrant Students and Families in Hostile School Environments Webinar

June 26, 2025
As national debates around immigration grow increasingly heated, schools, which should be sanctuaries of learning and belonging, can unintentionally mirror the hostility, fear, and discrimination seen in broader society. As parents, caregivers, and protectors of our children, we have a...
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Fighting Fascism, Stopping Sneaky Voucher Programs, Celebrating Pride Month

June 23, 2025
On the radio show this week we dive into the definition of fascism, its impact on immigrant families and our communities, and how YOU can protect students in your community. We hear about the One Big, Betrayal Budget Bill and its harmful effects on public education through harmful voucher proposals...
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Breaking Through: National Victories & The Fights Ahead for Moms in the Workforce, The Billion-Dollar Unpaid Labor Industry, Families Belong Together, Closing the Wage Gap.

June 16, 2025
On the radio show this week, we dive into wins for Paid Family Medical Leave at the state level, as well as the decades-long fight for a national paid family medical leave program and recent legislative wins like the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the PUMP Act. We hear about the economic impact...
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Breaking Through: Planned Parenthood Under Attack, Our Democracy Emergency, Motherhood Pay Penalty, Health Care At Risk

June 9, 2025
On the radio show this week, we dive into the attacks on Planned Parenthood and how the Republican budget could close 200 health centers and impact over a million people's access to reproductive health care. We hear about the unprecedented emergency happening right now to our democracy and how the...
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“The Rule of Law, One Big, Ugly Budget Heading to the Senate, What That Means for Child Care, Fighting False Narratives”

May 26, 2025
On the radio show this week, we cover the many powerful ways that you can help save democracy, and why the rule of law still matters. We dive into the One Big, Ugly Budget that is now heading to the Senate, and correct false narratives about work requirements and demonizing immigrant families. Next...
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Breaking Through: Moms Equal Pay Day, Families Over Billionaires, How Medicaid Supports Rural Moms.

May 19, 2025
On the radio show this week, we discuss how the wage gap moms experience impacts our families and our economy, with May marking not just Mother’s Day, but also Moms Equal Pay Day. We talk about how the Trump administration is using our tax dollars for human rights abuses against immigrant families...
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Instead of a "Baby Bonus," This is What the White House Should Do to Encourage Women to Have More Children

May 15, 2025
The Trump administration wants women to have more babies, and is considering pronatalist policies such as awarding $5,000 for every birth. But real moms find this "baby bonuses" unattractive, saying what they really want is universal healthcare and affordable childcare.
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Breaking Through: Saving Democracy, Protecting Medicaid, Advocating for Immigrant Families, Defending Public Education.

May 5, 2025
On the radio show this week, we dive into the overwhelming attacks on democratic institutions coming out of this White House and DOGE, and local actions you can take to protect democracy that really make a difference nationally. We discuss the huge economic benefits of Medicaid, including job...
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Breaking Through: Motherhood Medals? No Thanks!

April 28, 2025
On the radio show this week, we dive into Donald Trump's latest round of harmful, racist executive orders and outlandish ideas, like providing medals for motherhood and classes about menstrual cycles to increase the birth rate — instead of policies that moms and families really need to thrive!
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