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Testifying before Congress on hunger in #milfams - Military Monday

January 11, 2016
We have big news from MAZON ! MAZON been called to testify before Congress as an expert witness on the too-often ignored topic of hunger among military and veteran families. Who : Abby J. Leibman, MAZON President & CEO; and Erika Tebbens, a former military spouse who struggled with food...
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Health Care Politics & Policy

New Jersey Passes Bill to Limit Shackling of Women in Labor

January 11, 2016
On the last day of the legislative session, New Jersey lawmakers enacted a measure to limit the use of restraints on women during labor and childbirth. The Assembly voted 75-0, following a 39-0 vote in the Senate earlier in the year. It is now up to Governor Chris Christie to decide whether to sign...
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Food!

Tips To Help You Maintain Those Healthy New Year's Resolutions #FoodFri

January 8, 2016
Author's Note: Although this chat ended you can click to read the January 8, 2016 #FoodFri STORIFY - a curated list of said chat's tweets compiled into a story format, to learn more about the topic, review chat resources and engage with chat panelist(s) and participants . How are you doing on your...
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Migdalia Rivera
Immigration

Why I Participated in Civil Disobedience as an Undocumented Immigrant in North Carolina

January 8, 2016
My name is Carmen Rodriguez, and I’m originally from the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. I came to the United States with thousands of other immigrants searching for a better life. I’ve lived in North Carolina for 13 years as the undocumented mother of three US citizens, including two boys who play in Raleigh youth soccer leagues, and my daughter who is a competitive cheerleader.
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Politics & Policy

Guns Leathalize Anger and Despair

January 8, 2016
“Every single year, more than 30,000 Americans have their lives cut short by guns—30,000. Suicides. Domestic violence. Gang shootouts. Accidents. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have lost brothers and sisters, or buried their own children. Many have had to learn to live with a disability, or...
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Marian Wright Edelman
Gun Safety Politics & Policy

#StopGunViolence

January 7, 2016
President Obama is right to do what he can to stop gun violence, and we should all press Congress to do its part.
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Lecia Imbery
Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Health Care MomsVote Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days Politics & Policy Realistic & Fair Wages

#NHPrimaryConcerns - join the conversation

January 7, 2016
New Hampshire gets a lot of attention these days, with so many candidates running around the state it is hard to avoid the hordes of media that are hot on their tails. However, I ask you this - Are they talking about what you are interested in? Every Child Matters and MomsRising want to make sure...
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Christina D'Allesandro
Food!

Voices of the Good Food Force: Elisa Batista!

January 7, 2016
This week we're featuring the inspiring Elisa Batista! She shares her thoughts on staying healthy, and building a healthy community, below. Thanks for all you do, Elisa! 1. Hi Elisa! Tell us a bit about you. I am a campaign director for MomsRising.org / MamásConPoder.org, social media influencer...
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Karen Showalter
Food!

Let's Get 2016 Off to a Strong and Healthy Start!

January 6, 2016
Let's get the new year off to a powerful and healthy start! All month long we're sharing resources here and in the Good Food Force Facebook Group . First up: celebrating the healthy YOU in the new year! Check out some great tips around setting goals, organizing your life, creating a fitness plan,...
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Karen Showalter
Food!

Work It In 2016! Tips from professional coach Jen S.

January 6, 2016
Are you looking to jumpstart your career or life path? You're in luck: professional coach Jen Schenkel, a mom of 2 in Brooklyn, shares these useful tips for getting ahead in the new year. Now, let's work it! To get started, choose 1 or 2 of the activities below that are the best fit for where you...
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