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There's never been a better time for a Millionaires Tax!

February 4, 2026
This week, a meaningful opportunity for Washington State to fix its inequitable tax code and stabilize our state’s overall health was introduced in the legislature. This Millionaires Tax (HB 2725/SB 6346) will be a major structural shift in the direction of fairness and tax justice. It asks millionaires to pay a little more while we bolster sufficient funding for essential programs and become less reliant on regressive taxes like the sales and property tax.
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Join our VIRTUAL Teach-In: Supporting Immigrant Students and Families in Hostile School Environments!

May 21, 2025
In today’s polarized political climate, supporting immigrant students in public schools is more critical than ever. As national debates around immigration grow increasingly heated, schools, which should be safe places of learning and belonging, can unintentionally mirror the hostility, fear, and...
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Slash Billionaire Greed, Not Our Child Care!

January 30, 2026
Instead of ripping away safety nets for kids and families, we can equitably tax the very wealthy and create new, progressive revenue for our state that will balance our state budget for years to come. Navigating budget shortfalls is a hefty task—but the solution isn’t to balance the budget on the backs of children and families. We have other options available to us, and the scale of the challenges facing Washington families demands that our Governor and state legislature utilize every tool we have to protect child care and early learning investments.
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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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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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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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Community Care Starts With Us

October 31, 2025
We moms shouldn’t have to hold the nation together on empty. Yet here we are in the middle of a government shutdown that has thrown families into chaos. SNAP benefits are being cut; air traffic controllers, military school teachers, families in several states are losing child care as Head Start...
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