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Recap for MomsRising's Mom Power Bootcamp 2023!

MomsRising's Mom Power Bootcamp 2023!

October 20, 2023
MomsRising invited 35 of our powerful members from 20 states across the country to join us last week for our Mom Power Bootcamp 2023! We brought together moms, advocates, Fellows, Fellow Alumni, and other engaged volunteers who are interested in leadership development and advocacy opportunities for issues that impact families with young children like early childhood.
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From Rhymes to Revolution: How Climate Activist Poetry is Inspiring Global Change

October 19, 2023
In celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month, let’s delve into the world of poetry that revolves around climate activism and creating a sustainable future. These powerful poems by climate activists beautifully capture the urgency and hope for change, empowering us all to take action and...
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Breaking Through: Same Gender Loving Rights, Stop Disinformation, Trans Rights, Protect Immigrant Families

October 9, 2023
On the radio show this week, we cover love, same gender loving, and the importance of empowering Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+, and same gender loving (LGBTQ+/SGL) people; then, next, we dive into how disinformation by the far right has, and is, harming America; after that we hear our how stories, and the stories people around us are critically important, as is supporting TGNC (trans and gender nonconforming) people; and we close the show covering the importances of immigration policy fairness and what you can do to help build a nation where everyone can thrive.
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Banned Books Week Day of Action

October 7, 2023
Last month, just before my son’s fifth birthday, I found myself crying some bittersweet but mostly happy tears after I checked the mailbox. Among the arrival of packages and cards, and preparations for a celebration, he received another very special gift marking a momentous occasion: he completed his collection of books from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (DPIL).
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Book Bans BUSTED !!! Your September MOMentum

October 2, 2023
Your contributions this month include busting politically motivated book bans; shoring up support for affordable childcare, education, and nutrition; and demanding that our elected officials create budgets and policies that help, not harm, America’s families and economy.
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Breaking Through: Bans Off Our Bodies, Saving Democracy, Medicaid & More!

October 2, 2023
On the radio show this week, we cover saving democracy, standing up against structural racism, and bans off our bodies; we also hear some very good news about what’s happening with Medicaid.gov coverage; then we learn the latest about the child care cliff, paid family & medical leave, and the fight to build a care infrastructure; and we close the show learning why government shutdowns happen, what’s at stake, and how we can avoid it in the future.
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Tell Congress to stop attacks on immigrants in spending bill!

September 25, 2023
We're just days away from a potential government shutdown! While talks continue to reach an agreement in the U.S. Congress to pass a spending bill by the end of the year, extremist members of Congress are taking advantage of this moment to include dangerous immigration items like detain and deport...
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New Post Partum Depression Medication: A Tool not a Panacea

September 13, 2023
Within the past year, there has been some progress in the area of maternal mental health in the United States and there appears to be more on the horizon. The FDA has recently approved the first, and only, oral medication for postpartum depression (PPD). Zurzuvae (zuranolone) is a 14-day treatment...
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Caregiver Burnout and Ways to Cope

August 31, 2023
Caregiver burnout is a real thing, and it can happen to anyone who is responsible for the care of another person. Moms are especially vulnerable to burnout, as they often take on a lot of responsibility for their children's physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Whether you are a single parent...
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Back2School with Type 1 Diabetes

August 25, 2023
Back to school is always a stressful time. The question of does my son have what he needs for school changed when he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was in the 1st grade. No longer am I worrying ONLY about pencils, crayons and backpacks. Added on to that is low supplies, insulin and...

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