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What You Need to Know about King v. Burwell

June 5, 2015
Later this month the Supreme Court will announce its decision in King v. Burwell , a case that threatens the health coverage of millions. This overview will bring busy readers up to speed on what’s at stake in the case and what the fallout will be if the justices rule against the government (the...
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Top LGBTQ Food Bloggers

June 5, 2015
Here at MomsRising we are not just food justice advocates, we're also readers who follow a variety of food bloggers. This month we want to highlight some of our favorite LGBTQ Food Bloggers. They inspire us for a variety of reasons - their original recipes (and recreations of recipes!), photography...
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How Can We Stop Young People Being Digitally Targeted by Fast Food Companies? #FoodFri

June 4, 2015
Food and beverage companies, including fast food restaurants, are using powerful digital tactics to promote their product to kids and teens. Leading brands are working with Facebook, Google and other social media and online sites; they target kids when they use their mobile phones and “apps” aiming...
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Migdalia Rivera
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Strawberries: easy to grow, easier to EAT!

June 4, 2015
Stawberries: the perfect fruit. Everyone loves strawberries, even picky eaters. And this is the time of year to find fresh, local and perfect berries. In a quest to extend the strawberry season as long as possible, I've pulled together a list of easy berry recipes for now and later (if they last)!...
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Karen Showalter
Food! Politics & Policy

We've got the power

June 3, 2015
It's an old story: Large industrial farms routinely give antibiotics to healthy animals, with Big Ag and Big Pharma encouraging the practice. This is new: what's happening now doesn't follow the stereotypical script. “Heavy-handed, bureaucratic government regulators who take joy in making...
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Anya Vanecek
Family Economic Security

Michigan Moms: We need your EITC & Child Tax Credit Stories!

June 3, 2015
MomsRising is meeting with Michigan elected officials in DC next week and we want to bring YOUR stories on how the EITC and Child Tax Credit boosts your family.
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Gun Safety

Gun violence awareness is our daily reality

June 2, 2015
June 2, today, is the first National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and MomsRising is joining the gun safety community by #WearingOrange to help spread the word. Why orange? Because it’s the color of safety — it’s the color that hunters wear so other hunters don’t accidentally shoot them and that...
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Gloria Pan
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Childcare & Early Education

CA Moms: I am blown away by your response!

June 2, 2015
Three weeks ago we asked our California members to share their experiences obtaining affordable and high-quality childcare in our state. We are overwhelmed. Hundreds of you wrote in to share challenges that, sadly, are all too common: childcare that costs the same as rent; too few childcare slots; and children who simply must go without early learning opportunities.
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Childcare & Early Education

Mamás de California: ¡Sus respuestas fueron increíbles!

June 2, 2015
Nota de la autora: Si vives en Californa y quieres actuar, haz clic a la petición . ¡Compartiré más firmes y historias a nuestros diputados en Sacramento! ¡Gracias! -Elisa SACRAMENTO -- Tres semanas atrás les pedimos a nuestros miembros de California que compartieran sus experiences en obtener...
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Good Food Force Update: Victory in Davis CA!

June 1, 2015
Greetings! We hope you're enjoying the early days of summer. Please read and share, and have a great week! 1. HOT LINE Healthier options for kids in Davis, CA! Davis, California just became the first jurisdiction in the country to ensure that default beverages on restaurant children’s menus are...
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