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#5Actions for Week of June 12!

June 12, 2017
Happy Monday! We have some emergency actions for you this week, including a special one to protect healthcare by demanding transparency from the Republicans in the U.S. Senate on what’s they’re actually proposing with healthcare. The clock is ticking. Rumor is that they may try to pass a very bad...
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Karen Showalter
Breastfeeding Paid Family Leave

We need paid family leave that works for families, business, and our economy!

June 10, 2017
Yikes! We have a bizarre, tricky, and urgent situation with President Trump and paid family and medical leave -- and we need your help letting Congress know what’s going on so they aren’t fooled. The lowdown: While we were heartened that President Trump’s proposed budget recognized the need for...
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Tina Sherman
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Immigration

QUICK SIGNATURE for California's Immigrant Families!

June 9, 2017
"I always cry when my mom is late for pick up. She might not pick me up one day, did you know? " -- Gabi, age 7 (as told by immigration attorney Carolina Rubio MacWright). Too many California kids are living with this fear every day. In fact, more than half of California children have at least one...
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Xochitl Oseguera
Politics & Policy

Say Her Name: 20 Years of Intersectionality In Action

June 9, 2017
Please join us on June 10th at Columbia's Lerner Hall as we celebrate our 20th Year! Hosted by Columbia's Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies, the Galawill celebrate our work advancing and expanding racial justice, gender equality, and human rights both in the U.S. and...
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Cherrell Brown
Environmental Health

Add your name to say “I am Still In” on Paris

June 9, 2017
This week, a diverse coalition of more than 40 environmental and progressive groups, launched “ I Am Still In ,” a citizen petition to tell the international community that President Donald Trump does not represent the American people on climate. Following the president’s reckless move last week to...
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Claire Moser
Health Care

Quick Action: Sign on to protect health care coverage for 23 million people!

June 8, 2017
It’s beyond belief that any member of Congress can continue to promote Trump’s health care bill that’s projected to make 23 million people lose their healthcare, but they do!! 23 million? Really? The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office just released their score yesterday on Trumpcare (a.k.a...
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Felicia Burnett
Childcare & Early Education

Stop Trump’s Afterschool Program Cuts

June 7, 2017
President Trump has proposed eliminating all afterschool program funding. Nearly 2 million kids and families could lose the afterschool programs they count on to keeps kids safe and engaged in learning, and help working parents keep their jobs. The Afterschool Alliance is hosting a nationwide Day...
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Jodi Grant
Family Economic Security Health Care Politics & Policy

Status of Black Women in the United States: A Report By NDWA & IWPR

June 7, 2017
Dear Friends, I am writing to share with you the Status of Black Women in the United States, a state-by-state report that examines the lived experiences of Black women in the U.S. ( Download here ). As you know, Black women get a raw deal in the U.S. We are mothers, caregivers, activists and...
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Alicia Garza
Health Care Politics & Policy

Medicaid is Lifeline to Health Coverage for Families in Rural Arkansas

June 7, 2017
A new report from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families and the University of North Carolina Rural Health Research Program shows children and adults in small towns and rural areas in Arkansas rely on Medicaid and ARKids First, the health coverage program for children, more than...
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Marquita Little
Social & Emotional Development

Supporting Social and Emotional Learning in Faith Communities

June 7, 2017
Raising a child is no easy mission. Parenting is one of the most difficult, yet most rewarding tasks there is! While it’s important for parents to provide food, shelter and safety for their children, it’s also necessary for parents to focus on helping their children understand and express their...
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