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Risers Recap: State of the Union 2023

February 9, 2023
The 2023 State of the Union address was proof that the powerful work we’re doing is being noticed. We nearly covered our entire 2023 BINGO card, many members of Congress proudly donned crayon pins in support of Child Care, several MomsRising members attended with their members of Congress, and Momsrising members were able to share their stories.
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State of the Union BINGO!

Get Your Dabbers Ready: SOTU 2023 Bingo Is Here!

February 6, 2023
* Click to download your State of the Union Bingo card NOW! * It’s showtime! The State of the Union will happen on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 9:00 p.m. EST / 6:00 p.m. PST . We’ll be watching with popcorn and MomsRising BINGO cards in hand! Playing BINGO is FUN & helps us track when the...
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Give books some love this Valentine's Day!

February 3, 2023
Famous children’s author Dr. Seuss wrote “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” But not so much in Florida. Under a Florida law that went into effect in July 2022, all books in elementary school libraries must be reviewed by a certified media specialist. This includes much loved classroom collections for independent reading. As a result, Florida teachers are increasingly being told that they should remove books or they risk being charged with a third-degree felony.
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Part 1 of 6

YOUR 2022 IMPACT: A Year of Unexpected Victories

February 2, 2023
Welcome to MOMENTUM: The MomsRising Impact in 2022, a report highlighting the victories, progress, and power-building achieved by the MomsRising community in 2022.
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2022 IMPACT: Training the Next Generation of Mom Leaders

January 31, 2023
These mom leaders will be powering up in local communities across the nation for years to come.
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2022 IMPACT: Building State Power

January 31, 2023
MomsRising works in targeted states to organize women, moms, and families on issues that matter most to them and open avenues for the voices of busy parents to be heard and have an impact in powerful ways. Here are our 2022 state power highlights.
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2022 IMPACT: Narrative Shifting

January 31, 2023
MomsRising played a strong role in educating the public, media, and leaders about programs and policies that lift moms and families at the federal, state, and local levels, and shifted the national narrative so the need for a care infrastructure was on center stage.
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The Working Families Tax Credit is Finally Here!

January 27, 2023
Along with our coalition partners , we at MomsRising are spreading some good news! Over 400,000 Washington households will be eligible for the Working Families Tax Credit starting in February 2023. Are you curious about the program? Want to help spread the word? You’re reading the right blog post!...
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2022 IMPACT: Our Legislative & Policy Wins

January 27, 2023
In 2022 MomsRising won transformational policy changes that bettered the lives of families, boosted the economy, and lifted democracy.
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ACTION ALERT: Stand with Washington State child care providers now!

January 24, 2023
If you know anyone with a child in child care you know that the system is broken. Families can't afford care or find any openings in their area. Parents, especially moms, are being pushed out of the workforce. All this while child care providers are earning poverty-level wages and struggling to...
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