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Mothers, Democracy and Hurricane Iselle

August 13, 2014
The following post, with minor modifications, was first featured in the Honolulu Star Advertiser as an op-ed last week, right before Hawaii’s state primary. The first sentence of the editorial read: " As this primary season comes to an end.. ." But the primary season did not end on Saturday as...
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FoodPower14 Recap!

August 12, 2014
MomsRising's #FoodPower14 was held on August 2nd in partnership with The Blk Projek's Not Just Talk conference. Here is my recap, please visit my blog for more pictures! MomsRising ‘s FoodPower 2014 conference was held last week. This event is near and dear to my heart because I care about these...
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Get To Know MomsRising's 2014 Food Power Awardees

August 12, 2014
As part of the MomsRising Food Team, I've witnessed first-hand the passion our members have about food issues and food justice. From weekly #FoodFri chats to on the ground activisim, MomsRising members rise up to ensure all communities have options, and access, to healthy foods and meals...
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Schedules That Work for Workers

August 12, 2014
A few weeks ago, President Obama convened a White House Summit on Working Families, an event attended by national leaders in business and labor. The event was designed to put the issues of working families under a national spotlight. I was proud to participate in this event, representing the AFL-...
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Liz Shuler
Health Care

Expanding Medicaid: Better Health, Jobs, and Economic Activity for States

August 11, 2014
See the original blog post at the FamiliesUSA blog by Dee Mahan and Andrea Callow . *************** 24 states have chosen not to accept federal funds that would provide affordable health insurance to more low-income residents by expanding Medicaid. A recent report by the White House Council of...
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Dee Mahan
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Getting Your Grown Kid to Sign up for Health Insurance

August 8, 2014
Health insurance isn’t always first on a young adult’s mind. But money often is. So parents, what happens when you explain to your grown kid that having health coverage can be key to protecting their purchasing power, in addition to health? Many listen and enroll.
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Food Fight in Congress? Moms can end this!

August 8, 2014
Lobbyist: We can't afford to give kids healthier meals Moms: We can't afford not to! Send a tomato to Congress! Take Action Ever wanted to send a rotten tomato to Congress? Now is your chance! Last month, U.S. Ho use members dealt a hefty blow to healthy school lunches. After years of hard work to...
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#FoodFri Tweetchat: Enjoy Summer's Sweetness, Wholesomely!

August 8, 2014
We couldn't walk away. A challenge had been thrown down: " Make a pledge to do something in your community that reduces children’s intake of sugary drinks ." Never one to back down, MomsRising.org has taken up the challenge! Join us this Friday, August 8, 2014, at 1p.m. EST, on Twitter for our...
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Migdalia Rivera
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It’s Breastfeeding Month. Here’s How Getting Covered Could Help.

August 8, 2014
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommends that babies be breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months of their lives and that breastfeeding continues for the child’s first year. Unfortunately, a lot of moms who have tried nursing their children can tell you that’s often easier said than done.
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Christine Sinatra
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Pregnant Police Officer in Florence, KY Pushed Off the Job Due to City Policy

August 5, 2014
Office Lyndi Trischler is pregnant, lives with her one-year old daughter, and will soon have to move out of an apartment she can no longer afford because she’s been pushed out of her job. This is all because her employer, the City of Florence, Kentucky, will not permit any City employees to work with medical restrictions, unless they have been injured on-the-job.
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