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From Rhymes to Revolution: How Climate Activist Poetry is Inspiring Global Change

October 19, 2023
In celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month, let’s delve into the world of poetry that revolves around climate activism and creating a sustainable future. These powerful poems by climate activists beautifully capture the urgency and hope for change, empowering us all to take action and...
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A Mother In Music: Turning up the Volume on Environmental & Climate Activism

March 16, 2023
The environmental and climate movement has been gaining momentum in recent years, and mothers, women of color, and their children have been at the forefront. We are leading the charge in raising awareness about the effects of pollution, extreme weather events, and ecological destruction on our...
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Eco-Friendly Postpartum Practices: What Every Family Should Know

February 27, 2023
After recently giving birth to my second baby, I’ve learned that is important to focus on postpartum care in an environmentally conscious way. Not only does this benefit the health of both you and your child, but it also helps to preserve the environment for future generations. It can be difficult...
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Creating a Healthier Future for Our Families: Building Electrification, Green Energy and Beyond

January 29, 2023
How we can use green energy and building electrification to help build a cleaner and healthier future for families, children, and mothers Building electrification is a rapidly growing industry that can help to decrease pollution and create healthier places for our families to live. The use of solar...
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Uncovering the Link Between Mother-Child Wellness and the Environment

January 8, 2023
Due to the global pandemic, the importance of a holistic approach to health and wellness that takes into consideration both individual well-being and environmental systems has become increasingly apparent. Nowhere is this more pronounced than in the case of mothers and children, who are...
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Climate Change: The New Threat to Reproductive Health

December 16, 2022
Recent research conducted by the Journal of Women's Health has presented alarming new evidence that environmental toxicants can have a detrimental effect on fetal health. The findings suggest that exposure to environmental toxins contributing to climate change from sources such as air pollution is...
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Unlocking A Mothers' Role in a Greener Future towards Health Equity

December 5, 2022
The fight for environmental sustainability and health equity is a pressing concern worldwide. Mothers have a unique role in ensuring the future of our planet and its inhabitants are safe, healthy, and secure. As health equity and green practices become increasingly necessary to prevent the worst...
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Inhaling Danger: Air Pollution's Depressing Impact on Women & Kids

November 30, 2022
We have long known that air pollution has a detrimental effect on our physical health, but only recently have we begun to understand its profound impact on mental health. As environmental injustice and health equity continue to be issued in many parts of the world, women, and kids are often most at...
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SOTU BINGO Card

Join Our BINGO Party!

February 25, 2022
Popcorn and BINGO with the President... all from the comfort of your living room! Want in? This Tuesday night (March 1st) at 9pm ET / 6pm PT President Joe Biden will be giving the 2022 State of the Union (SOTU). In order to make watching fun and powerful, we've created a BINGO card to help you...
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It’s Time To Deliver: Build Back Better Now

November 17, 2021
Tuesday, MomsRising marched with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), care workers and advocates escalating their demand for Congress to pass Build Back Better this week. Here are some memorable moments from the event:
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