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MomsRising on Donald Trump’s Paid Family Leave & Child Care Proposals

September 13, 2016
This morning, Donald Trump’s campaign announced that it would roll out policy proposals aimed at reducing child care costs and providing new mothers with up to six weeks paid maternity leave . Right now, America’s families and economy are facing a crisis. So it’s good, but not surprising to see...
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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner
Family Economic Security MomsRising

New Fair Housing Act Guidance Regarding Survivors of Domestic Violence and Other Vulnerable Residents

September 13, 2016
Imagine being injured in a domestic violence incident, but instead of calling 911 for help, you decide to put down the phone. You’re afraid your call for emergency services will get you evicted from your home. It’s unimaginable that anyone experiencing violence at home would have to make a decision...
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Nani Coloretti, HUD Deputy Secretary
Health Care

Why being out of balance can be a good thing

September 13, 2016
This week I’m observing my 14 year-old ninth grader attempt to navigate increased academic, sports, extracurricular and social demands (and doing all I can to stay hands-off) , and I’m reminded of a time in my late twenties when the idea of life balance was completely foreign to me. I was working...
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Renee Trudeau
Military Families

#MilitaryMonday: Tips for Surviving As A Solo Parent

September 12, 2016
The best way to get through the months of solo parenting is to be prepared and learn from those who have gone before you. Here are my tips for surviving as a solo parent.
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Julie Provost
MomsVote

5 Ways to Make a Difference this Election Season #LatinasVotan

September 10, 2016
It's just a few short weeks before election day on November 8th! We're fired up and ready to make a difference. You can join us! We're very excited to announce the launch of a non-partisan election-driven campaign named #LatinasVotan that will start on September 15th. What better way to celebrate...
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Xochitl Oseguera
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Antibiotic Resistance: Why Are Drug-Resistant Bacteria So Dangerous? #FoodFri

September 9, 2016
Antibiotics overuse is leading to resistant “superbugs”. This overuse is leading us down a dangerous road and a future where a simple cut could place our lives in danger. READ: How is the state of our antibiotics in 2016? HHIF_WOMANGROCERY_RAW_KM_RF_3718 (1).JPG Join #FoodFri on September 9, 2016...
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Migdalia Rivera
Childcare & Early Education

Child Watch® Column: Teaching for Success: Welcoming and Respecting Every Child

September 9, 2016
As a new school year begins, how do we teach Black and other non-White children and youths and all those who are poor or have special needs to ensure their successful readiness for the future? How do educators and all those with primary responsibilities for preparing children for the future understand that every child is sacred and deserves fair treatment? How do we create a pedagogy that respects the unique gifts of our diverse child population and nation of many colors and faiths and become a beacon for our multiracial multicultural world?
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Marian Wright Edelman
Childcare & Early Education Politics & Policy

Childhood violence and the Whac-A-Mole effect

September 6, 2016
Violence is just one part of childhood trauma. So why are we focusing so much on childhood violence?
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Jane Stevens
Health Care

6 things to do when life feels tough

September 6, 2016
I was visiting with a dear friend this past weekend who shared she’s battling depression. “It comes and it goes. But when it returns, I often freeze and forget what helps me most; all my great self-care practices fly right out the window,” she said. I could relate. Recently I had a bomb dropped on...
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Renee Trudeau
Podcast

#Radio This Week: True Patriotism - Stronger Together

September 5, 2016
The radio show this week covers how to combat islamophobia, Luvvie’s new book, I’m Judging You, veterans supporting Colin Kaepernick, and the Standing Rock Sioux who are fighting back against a North Dakota oil pipeline that would harm water quality and ancestral lands. *Special guests include:...
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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

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