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Instead of a "Baby Bonus," This is What the White House Should Do to Encourage Women to Have More Children

May 15, 2025
The Trump administration wants women to have more babies, and is considering pronatalist policies such as awarding $5,000 for every birth. But real moms find this "baby bonuses" unattractive, saying what they really want is universal healthcare and affordable childcare.
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Our Stories: Meghan Hullinger Speaks at Press Conference in Washington, DC

May 14, 2025
Last week, our member, Meghan Hullinger from West Virginia, shared her story with the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Democrats at a press conference about the importance of SNAP for her family. Here is her story: My name is Meghan Hullinger, and I’m a proud member of MomsRising. I am a single...
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Top Actions of the Past Week Saturday, May 10, 2025

May 9, 2025
Send a letter to the editor to say: Hands off Medicaid! Right now, Congress is debating a budget that would cut $880 billion from Medicaid—a health care program that is a lifeline for over 72 million Americans. This critical program helps families stay healthy and financially stable, and it also...
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Breaking Through: Saving Democracy, Protecting Medicaid, Advocating for Immigrant Families, Defending Public Education.

May 5, 2025
On the radio show this week, we dive into the overwhelming attacks on democratic institutions coming out of this White House and DOGE, and local actions you can take to protect democracy that really make a difference nationally. We discuss the huge economic benefits of Medicaid, including job...
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Our Stories: Victoria Fuller Speaks at Democratic Women’s Caucus Roundtable

May 5, 2025
Last week, our member Victoria Fuller spoke at a Democratic Women's Caucus Roundtable called The Faces of Trump's Betrayal. Here is her story: I am a mom, a veteran, and a proud member of MomsRising from Sierra Vista, Arizona. I want to start by thanking the members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus...
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When the data disappears, so do our stories

May 3, 2025
We can’t fix what we can’t see and right now both the Trump Administration and Republican leadership in Congress are trying to erase the very information that helps us save moms’ lives and ensure healthy beginnings for babies. Sign our letter urging your member of Congress to protect maternal...
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From Living Rooms to Lawmakers >>> Your April Mom Power

May 2, 2025
Spring is here — and with it, powerful stories and a growing movement are blossoming.
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Breaking Through: Motherhood Medals? No Thanks!

April 28, 2025
On the radio show this week, we dive into Donald Trump's latest round of harmful, racist executive orders and outlandish ideas, like providing medals for motherhood and classes about menstrual cycles to increase the birth rate — instead of policies that moms and families really need to thrive!
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Breaking Through: Why Everyone from Domestic Workers to Birth Workers Needs Medicaid. Organizing Locally & More.

April 21, 2025
On the radio show this week, we dive into how your health care stories have helped sway Republican – yes Republican — lawmakers to protect Medicaid, and why everyone needs to be in this fight for Medicaid Next, we hear about a campaign in New York to rally state and federal efforts to improve child care. We cover Meals On Wheels, and how even a program considered the “gold-standard” for private-public partnerships and cost-savings is under threat because of the Trump administration’s reckless cuts. Finally, we discuss Black Maternal Health Week and why this is yet another occasion to call your lawmaker about protecting Medicaid.
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Top Actions of the Past Week: Friday, April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025
Quick Signature: Hands off our Medicaid! The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget resolution that would cut at least $880 billion in Medicaid funding through 2034—that would affect 72 million Americans who use this critical program for their health insurance. Why are they...
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