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How I Updated My 2020 Holiday Plans

November 19, 2020
In a year turned upside down, the holiday song that goes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” feels wrong, almost horrifying. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise and hospital beds continue to fill , we’re doing our part to slow the spread of the virus and keep ourselves, our families, and our...
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Joe Biden and Kamala Harris High-Five

Review the Week: A High-5, Healthcare and Buncombe! [Nov. 20, 2020]

November 19, 2020
ICYMI: The MomsRising community had a lot to celebrate this week, from an historic win for women and moms in Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris, to ANOTHER municipality passing paid leave. We also remain grounded, providing guidance to keep families safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and fighting to...
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You’re invited: CHIP CARING for Kids Act Webinar

November 18, 2020
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard yet another challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — and with it, a threat to the 10 million kids covered by the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Thankfully — there are steps that we can take *right now* to protect children’s health. Children’s...
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[VIDEO] Mark in PA shares why health care is important to him

November 17, 2020
MomsRising collects stories from our members all across the U.S. about how health care policies are impacting families. Here is a powerful story about the need to make sure everyone has access to quality, affordable health care from a MomsRising volunteer, Mark, in Pennsylvania: Screen Shot 2020-11...
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[VIDEO] Ana in FL shares why health care is important to her

November 17, 2020
MomsRising collects stories from our members all across the U.S. about how health care policies are impacting families. Here is a powerful story about the need to make sure everyone has access to quality, affordable health care from a MomsRising volunteer, Ana, in Florida: Screen Shot 2020-11-17 at...
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[VIDEO] Nikki in FL shares why health care is important to her

November 17, 2020
MomsRising collects stories from our members all across the U.S. about how health care policies are impacting families. Here is a powerful story about the need to make sure everyone has access to quality, affordable health care from a MomsRising volunteer, Nikki, in Florida: Screen Shot 2020-11-17...
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[VIDEO] Jenn in NC shares why health care is important to her

November 17, 2020
MomsRising collects stories from our members all across the U.S. about how health care policies are impacting families. Here is a powerful story about the need to make sure everyone has access to quality, affordable health care from a MomsRising volunteer, Jenn, in NC: Screen Shot 2020-11-17 at 2...
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[VIDEO] Dana in NC shares why health care is important to her

November 17, 2020
MomsRising collects stories from our members all across the U.S. about how health care policies are impacting families. Here is a powerful story about the need to make sure everyone has access to quality, affordable health care from a MomsRising volunteer, Dana, in North Carolina: Screen Shot 2020-...
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¡El período de inscripción abierta de ACA ya está aquí!

November 15, 2020
Frente a una pandemia histórica y sin precedentes, muchos latinos están luchando en múltiples frentes, como cuidar de la familia, trabajar en primera línea o buscar trabajo y poner comida en la mesa. El período de Inscripción Abierta de la Ley de Atención Médica Asequible (ACA) de 2021 brinda a la...
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Supreme Court Ruling Could Make America Sicker, Poorer, With Millions More Uninsured

November 11, 2020
“Moms and families have a tremendous amount at stake in California v. Texas, the case the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing this morning. A ruling in favor of Texas and the Trump administration would throw our health care system into disarray in the midst of a deadly, raging pandemic. It would return...
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