Congress: Stop Scaring Us
October 15, 2015
Tell Congress: Don't scare us - get to work! Increase the debt limit and #StopTheCuts by Halloween.
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Politics & Policy
Limiting Unhealthy Ads in Schools is Key to Kids’ Health
October 15, 2015
When I was a kid, I didn’t know when companies were trying to sell me something. I’m not unique; most kids don’t understand the intent of advertising. But marketing for unhealthy items – sugary drinks, chips, candy, fast food – can get kids to beg their parents or caregivers for those treats. Then...
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Twitterstorm 10/21: Tell Congress to Get to Work and #StopTheCuts
October 14, 2015
Tell Congress real people are harmed when vital programs are cut. Join the #StopTheCuts twitterstorm Oct. 21, 2015 at 1pm ET.
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Something's Gotta Give
October 10, 2015
How my unexpected breakdown in front of my class put my role as mom into perspective
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Grab your friends, kids, and pets for the next presidential debate!
October 8, 2015
As the youngest in my family, I often had to wait my turn. Waiting was no fun, but when my turn came, I was sure to make a splash. After two Republican Presidential debates, the Democratic candidates will finally have a chance to make a splash next Tuesday, October 13th at 8 pm ET /5 pm PT. Will...
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Grab your friends, kids, and pets for the next presidential debate!
October 8, 2015
As the youngest in my family, I often had to wait my turn. Waiting was no fun, but when my turn came, I was sure to make a splash. After two Republican Presidential debates, the Democratic candidates will finally have a chance to make a splash next Tuesday, October 13th at 8 pm ET /5 pm PT. Will...
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New Texas Law Aims to Improve Treatment of Pregnant Women in Jail
September 30, 2015
A new law took effect this month in Texas to open a window onto jail conditions for pregnant women. This new Texas law is unusual because it requires the government to compile and make available detailed information about jail policies and practices. Too often, when people try to get this...
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The Piercing Cry of Child Poverty in Economically Rich but Spiritually Poor America
September 25, 2015
“ Poverty in the world is a scandal. In a world where there is so much wealth, so many resources to feed everyone, it is unfathomable that there are so many hungry children, that there are so many children without an education, so many poor persons. Poverty today is a cry.” –Pope Francis " Poverty...
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Young Black Males: Pushed Out and Pushed Away
September 18, 2015
Damien Durr is a brilliant young man who grew up in Ohio in a family of teachers where education was always stressed. No one—including Damien—ever thought he wouldn’t finish high school. When his father, grandfather and aunt all died within a short time of each other as he was starting high school...
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Unshared Recovery: 46 Million Poor; Poverty Rate Unchanged
September 18, 2015
New data released by the Census Bureau show that poverty remains too high and the economic recovery is unshared.
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