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Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security MomsRising Paid Family Leave Politics & Policy

January 23, 2017

This past Saturday, January 21st, millions of people marched at over 600 Women's Marches across our nation and world. The combined total of people who took to the streets in cities from Washington, D.C. to Seattle and all cities in between is historic. Saturday's marches were the starting line. Now...

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Health Care Maternal Justice Politics & Policy

January 20, 2017

Last Wednesday, I went to my Congressman’s office to hand deliver MomsRising’s healthcare storybook which has stories from moms and dads across the country, including New Jersey. I’ve called my Congressman’s office more times in the last two weeks than I have in the entire time I’ve been his...

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S. Nadia Hussain

MomsRising Politics & Policy

January 20, 2017

The Women’s March on Washington and hundreds of sister marches are TOMORROW ! We are excited, fired up, and ready to GO GO GO! Tomorrow , MomsRising will be standing up with our families, children, neighbors, and hundreds of partnering organizations to protect our rights, our safety, our families,...

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Jeannina Perez

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Health Care Paid Sick Days Politics & Policy

January 18, 2017

The 115 th Congress convened on Jan. 3 and hit the ground running. The Coalition on Human Needs just released our latest edition of the Human Needs Report , our regular newsletter on national policy issues affecting low-income and vulnerable populations, with a look at what Members of Congress have...

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Lecia Imbery

Family Economic Security Open Flexible Work Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days Politics & Policy Realistic & Fair Wages

January 18, 2017

“My experience at Carl’s Jr. left me feeling hopeless. I tried to communicate the problems experienced with my supervisors, and yet the problem continued and nothing was done about it. If Andrew Puzder allowed these things to happen at a company like Carl’s Jr, how would he protect workers across...

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Lecia Imbery

Maternal Justice MomsRising Politics & Policy

January 18, 2017

Best wishes to everyone putting your hearts and bodies on the line at women's marches and other demonstrations in your towns, states, and country because we believe a better America is still possible. Blessing for the Women's March By Erika A. Hewitt (Unitarian minister) May you be safe. May you be...

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Ruby Sinreich

Family Economic Security Health Care Politics & Policy

January 18, 2017

The line of cars snaking into the parking lots at Bowie State University was the first clue that on January 15 people in Maryland were determined to stand and fight against the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. They were responding to calls from members of Congress, organized labor and activist...

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Debbie Weinstein

Health Care Politics & Policy

January 17, 2017

This Q&A originally appeared on Bundoo.com . Question: From a policy point of view, it seems inevitable that the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, is heading for repeal or major changes. How has the law helped children and families? Answer: Congressional leaders have made clear that repealing...

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Say Ahhh!

Childcare & Early Education Politics & Policy Social & Emotional Development

January 16, 2017

Welcome to our second post in our four part social justice series! In the age of toxic rhetoric dominating conversations in American politics, it is more important than ever to talk to our families about diversity, inclusion, and equality to help build a better future. Wondering how to get started...

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