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October 21, 2015

I grew up solidly middle class. So much has changed since then. We expect more. Two cars, not one. More than one television per household. Air conditioning, not fans. All the new gadgets. What has also changed is that health care costs have soared. Cars and housing take up a larger percentage of...

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Susan Shaer

Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security Politics & Policy

October 20, 2015

Unpredictable work schedules for hourly, low wage workers are on the rise in the US. These last minute, just-in-time schedules have a disproportionatel impact women workers and their families. On Wednesday, October 21 California Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez, Charing an Assembly Select Committee...

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Jenya Cassidy

Childcare & Early Education Environmental Health Food! Politics & Policy

October 15, 2015

When I was a kid, I didn’t know when companies were trying to sell me something. I’m not unique; most kids don’t understand the intent of advertising. But marketing for unhealthy items – sugary drinks, chips, candy, fast food – can get kids to beg their parents or caregivers for those treats. Then...

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Sabrina Adler

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Politics & Policy

October 15, 2015

Tell Congress: Don't scare us - get to work! Increase the debt limit and #StopTheCuts by Halloween.

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Debbie Weinstein

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Politics & Policy

October 14, 2015

Tell Congress real people are harmed when vital programs are cut. Join the #StopTheCuts twitterstorm Oct. 21, 2015 at 1pm ET.

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Lecia Imbery

Gun Safety Politics & Policy

October 10, 2015

How my unexpected breakdown in front of my class put my role as mom into perspective

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Somer Meade

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MomsVote Politics & Policy

October 8, 2015

As the youngest in my family, I often had to wait my turn. Waiting was no fun, but when my turn came, I was sure to make a splash. After two Republican Presidential debates, the Democratic candidates will finally have a chance to make a splash next Tuesday, October 13th at 8 pm ET /5 pm PT. Will...

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Jeannina Perez

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MomsVote Politics & Policy

October 8, 2015

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Jeannina Perez

Food! Health Care Politics & Policy

September 30, 2015

A new law took effect this month in Texas to open a window onto jail conditions for pregnant women. This new Texas law is unusual because it requires the government to compile and make available detailed information about jail policies and practices. Too often, when people try to get this...

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Rachel Roth

Politics & Policy

September 25, 2015

“ Poverty in the world is a scandal. In a world where there is so much wealth, so many resources to feed everyone, it is unfathomable that there are so many hungry children, that there are so many children without an education, so many poor persons. Poverty today is a cry.” –Pope Francis " Poverty...

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