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The absolute worst part of becoming a new mother two years ago was trying to deal with my time off from work -- supporting myself and my family financially and guaranteeing that I would have a job to return to. I work for the University of Texas which is considered to have good benefits including "...Read more
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MomsRising COVID-19 Urgent Relief Priorities

07/02/20
MomsRising Logo Text Horiz Red.jpg All policies addressing this pandemic should center the growing racial disparity in COVID-19 morbidity throughout each issue area. Shocking new data has emerged that show African Americans, Latinx, and Native American people are dying at rates markedly higher than...
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What Can You Expect Giving Birth in NC During COVID-19

07/01/20
Being pregnant and giving birth can be scary and raise lots of questions even in the best of times. At MomsRising, we’ve heard your concerns as you navigate this uncertain moment and your desire to make sure expecting families and providers are on the same page when it comes to ensuring positive...
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Review the Week: 5 Can't Miss Posts [June 19, 2020]

06/18/20
ICYMI: The MomsRising community stepped up for equality in a big way this week. Check out some of the posts you loved, shared and might have missed for the week ending June 19, 2020. 1. INSTAGRAM: #IAmMamma We have been sharing and uplifting many of the voices in our #RisersandShakers community. "...
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Families & The Federal Budget Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days

SIGN OUR LETTER calling on the Senate to do more for the unemployed!

05/28/20
It would be great if President Trump could snap his figures and end the COVID-19 health and economic crisis on July 31st, but so far, his magical thinking doesn’t seem to be doing the trick. Arbitrary dates are exactly that: arbitrary. And some of the improvements Congress passed to Unemployment...
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THIS TUES: Add your voice to the next COVID-19 stimulus!

05/17/20
Tell your U.S. Senators: Pass the HEROES Act quickly! Right now is not the time for U.S. Senate to stall-- millions of Americans are faced with both financial and healthcare burdens and require immediate relief.
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#GoodNews This Week: Recursos de COVID-19, Child Care Action, Mother's Day Dedications

05/09/20
As Mother's Day approaches, the MomsRising community is leading the charge for COVID-19 relief for America's struggling families. VOICES: You Can't Reopen The Economy Without Child Care, Huffington Post MomsRising member Cleta Kramer is ready to go back to work; her factory is open. But the lack of...
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Tell Congress: Paid Leave is our Jam

<a href="https://action.momsrising.org/cms/view_by_page_id/9680/?source=action">Tell Congress: Paid Leave is our Jam</a>

Add your name to our letter urging every member of Congress to co-sponsor and support the FAMILY Act - the paid family and medical leave insurance act that will soon be reintroduced in Congress. 

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You already know #PaidLeave is our jam.

Tell the new Congress: Co-Sponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act!

<a href="https://action.momsrising.org/cms/view_by_page_id/9362/?source=action">Tell the new Congress: Co-Sponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act!</a>

Let's close the wage gap with the help of the Paycheck Fairness Act!

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Tell the New Congress: Co-Sponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act!

Let's Talk About the Wage Gap & Help CLOSE the Wage Gap!

<a href="https://action.momsrising.org/cms/view_by_page_id/7596/?source=action">Let's Talk About the Wage Gap & Help CLOSE the Wage Gap!</a>

On this #MomsEqualPayDay download your free copy of the equal pay chapter of #KeepMarching and use it to start conversations about the wage gap with your friends and family. 

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Let's Talk About the Wage Gap & Help CLOSE the Wage Gap!

NJ Thank-You Card! #PaidSickDays

<a href="https://action.momsrising.org/cms/view_by_page_id/7204/?source=action">NJ Thank-You Card! #PaidSickDays</a>

It is truly a new day in New Jersey, and in a few short months New Jersey will be a more just and fair place to live and work.

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Sign our Thank-You Card for NJ Legislators that passed #PaidSickDays!

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