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Breaking Through - The Care Economy & Affordability, Saving IDEA, Vaccine Disinformation, Preventing a Health Care Crisis

December 15, 2025
On the radio show this week, we dive into the economic benefits of investing in the care economy —including child care, paid family & medical leave, and aging & disability care — and how these policies boost productivity, reduce stress, and make life more affordable. We hear about the need...
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Breaking Through - Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Protecting Democracy, Special Education, and Planned Parenthood

December 8, 2025
On the radio show this week, we dive into Trumpflation and this administration's devastating immigration policies with U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal. We also hear about protecting democracy under the lawlessness of the White House. Then we cover the role of the U.S. Department of Education in...
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A Safer Future For All: Investing In REAL Community Safety Storybook

December 4, 2025
In times like these, it can feel like our legislative leaders are placing more emphasis on the militarization of our police, instead of investments in community safety. It can feel like the priority is the criminalization and harassment of our Black and Brown neighbors, instead of public safety...
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Event Recap: Congressional Community Safety Caucus Launch

December 2, 2025
As the year comes to an end, it’s important to highlight the achievements that further community safety in a time when our communities are under constant attack. MomsRising has stood with community advocates and experts to expand federal legislation to prioritize community safety and police...
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Nurses are Professional Angels: How Student Aid Changes May Exacerbate the Healthcare Crisis

November 22, 2025
World Prematurity Day was this week. Also this week? This administration’s U.S. Department of Education proposed a rule change that would deem nurses, health care providers, and early intervention providers as no longer professionals. The proposed rule drastically decreases the student aid a...
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Breaking Through: The Epstein Files, Election Results, SNAP Under Attack, National Caregivers Month

November 17, 2025
On the radio show this week we dive into the ongoing fight over the release of the Epstein files, their political implications, and the push for survivor justice. We also hear about the historic results and inspiring turnout from the recent November 2025 elections, particularly the transformative...
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Breaking Through: Freedom of Speech, Afterschool Care, Our Political Climate, Head Start Under Attack

November 10, 2025
On the radio show this week we dive into the freedom of speech, the constitutional crisis we find ourselves in, and the role of public schools in defending our democracy. We hear about the rising costs of afterschool care and how to advocate for these programs to your lawmakers. We cover the...
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Event Recap: Kids Belong In Classrooms Virtual Town Hall

November 5, 2025
In these unprecedented times, where ICE, DEA, FBI, and other federal agencies roam our streets targeting our Black and Brown neighbors, parents, and caregivers are scared for themselves, their children, and their communities. Schools should be spaces where children feel safe and free to express...
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Breaking Through: SNAP Under Attack, Voting Rights Crisis, Paid Leave Wins, & Reproductive Justice

November 3, 2025
On the radio show this week, we dive into the attack on SNAP by Republican leaders and hear from a visionary state leader about the lawsuit fighting the unlawful withholding of these critical funds. Next, we examine the ongoing crisis in voting rights in America and how people can ensure their vote...
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Breaking Through: Release the Epstein Files, Rx Kids, Destruction at the White House, Early Childhood Special Education

October 27, 2025
On the radio show this week we dive into the chaos in Washington, D.C., from the Big Bad Betrayal Law, the government shutdown, and the secrecy of the Epstein Files. We hear about the highly successful Rx Kids program in Michigan, which provides a financial foundation to mothers and babies,...
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