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TAKE ACTION: Say "Thank You" to the Baltimore Ravens!

September 14, 2013
Great news! Last year's Super Bowl champs, the Baltimore Ravens, have agreed to champion new health coverage options! They'll be teaming up with Maryland's new health insurance marketplace, Maryland Health Connection, to help make sure their fans know that they may be eligible for new, affordable...
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Felicia Burnett
Health Care

TAKE ACTION: What's in a name?

September 13, 2013
Many moms across the country are self-employed or launching new small businesses—a status we fondly call "Mompreneurs". Whether you are a blogger, sell homemade creations online, offer your expertise by contracting, or own your own retail shop, figuring out what to do about health insurance on your...
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Felicia Burnett
Food!

Top 5 Reasons We Think the House of Representatives' Farm Bill Stinks Like Manure

September 12, 2013
Members of the House of Representatives have introduced a bill that would cut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or food stamps) by a whopping $40 billion . This move would cut millions of children and families from the program and reduce benefits for even more. At a time of high...
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Elyssa Schmier

How We Live Now, and What It Means for the Future

September 11, 2013
If you think the typical American household is straight, married parents living with their kids, you are so last century! The “nuclear family” model actually fits a mere 20 percent of U.S. households. Recent data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that in the past 40 years, both men and women...
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Valerie Young
Podcast

#RADIO this week! – Oh SNAP! Climate change, juvenile justice, and MOMentum rising!

September 10, 2013
On this show we explore the potential impact of the proposed SNAP/food stamp cuts, the current state of climate change and juvenile justice in America, and the growing momentum around family leave. Guests include Jim Weill, President of the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC); Alisha Johnson,...
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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner
Paid Family Leave

I'm feeling "all the feelings" about my daughter's 2nd birthday

September 10, 2013
Today is my daughter Beatrix’s 2nd birthday and that has me feeling “all the feelings” because Bea’s birth and my dad’s death are so inextricably linked that it is impossible for me to think of one without the other. My husband, Matt, feeding Bea in the NICU. My husband and I told my parents I was...
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Ruth Martin
Environmental Health

10 Reasons We Need Stronger Laws About Toxic Chemicals

September 10, 2013
Last month, the Senate Environmental and Public Works committee held a hearing about toxic chemicals . Business owners, health advocates, and citizens testified about the the lack of regulation of toxic chemicals in consumer products and how they are harming lives. This fall, Congress will decide...
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Katy Farber
Health Care

TAKE ACTION: Info for the older adults in your life!

September 9, 2013
Yesterday was National Grandparents Day and in honor of the important older adults in our lives, we wanted to share information about how the Affordable Care Act will impact older adults. While Seniors over age 65 have access to Medicare, over 13 million adults between the ages of 45-64 are...
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Felicia Burnett
Paid Family Leave Open Flexible Work

Author of "Maxed Out" talks about why American moms are on the brink

September 9, 2013
A few months ago, I received a note from a longtime friend, Joan Blades (co-founder of MomsRising ) introducing us to Katrina Alcorn . Joan thought we might support each others’ work, and it turns out that yes, supporting each others’ work was indeed a no brainer. I learned about the book Katrina...
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Cali Ressler
Health Care

Putting the Teeth Back In Pediatric Dental Coverage Through the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

September 6, 2013
As we move rapidly towards health care open enrollment starting October 1, it’s becoming increasingly important to look at how essential benefits will be offered by health plans through the state exchanges. Advocates in California recently learned first-hand that health plan decisions can be fluid...
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Wendy Lazarus

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