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The Bodyguard

September 19, 2012
As a dad, I am very concerned with every aspect of my two daughters' health and well being. I realize my impact on their everyday decisions and I try and make sure they learn the best ways to promote and protect their emotional and physical heath. It's not easy. The arsenal of junk food marketing...
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BK Baba
Paid Sick Days

A Sad Day and a Hopeful Lesson in Orange County

September 19, 2012
Late yesterday, it became disappointingly clear that voters in Orange County will not see a proposal for earned sick time on their ballots in November. Despite the will of at least 46,000 Orange County voters and a broad coalition of workers, businesses and advocates who played by the rules, Mayor...
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National Partnership for Women & Families
Health Care

14 states don't even have one?!

September 19, 2012
Here's a story that gets us in the heart: When MomsRising member Cristi of Bothell, Washington gave birth to her first child, she planned to breastfeed. But when her son’s blood sugar level dipped shortly after birth, the hospital directed her to feed him formula. Unfortunately, the hospital's...
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Ashley Boyd

Real Stories from Pregnant Workers: Making Their Voices Heard and Making a Difference

September 19, 2012
Natasha Jackson was working as a customer account representative at a Rent-A-Center in South Carolina when she became pregnant. For the first month her supervisor accommodated her without incident (other workers were available to move large items), but when the district manager found out what was...
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Elizabeth Gedmark
Open Flexible Work

It Shouldn’t Be A Heavy Lift: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Introduced in Senate

September 19, 2012
By Emily Martin , Vice President and General Counsel, and Liz Watson , Senior Advisor, National Women's Law Center Heather got fired from Wal-mart for carrying a water bottle. Natasha was forced onto unpaid leave and then fired because her district manager at Rent-A-Center found out she needed help...
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Liz Watson

Yes, We Still Need A Women's Movement ~~ For the Sake of Everybody

September 19, 2012
In any discussion about the relevance of the women’s movement, outrage has its place; like when an elected official talks about “legitimate rape,” or a young pregnant woman dies of aggressive cancer because the state protects her fetus instead of her; or a woman is stoned to death for adultery; or...
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Carla Goldstein

Hey Employers! Moms Aren’t Slackers at Work

September 18, 2012
By now, we have all heard the news: when compared to fathers and childless men and women, employers are less likely to interview, hire, and promote mothers who are equally as qualified. Employers also evaluate and pay mothers less well than others . Maybe mothers "deserve" these penalties because...
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Julie Kmec
Podcast Childcare & Early Education

#RADIO – On Location at the Democratic National Convention

September 18, 2012
We have a very special show for you. We were at the Democratic National Convention and met amazing and inspiring leaders from across the nation. We recorded some great interviews with spectacular guests for you to listen to at your leisure. Enjoy! **You can hear the whole show now by clicking here...
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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Fired for My Family

September 18, 2012
By Emily Herx, a teacher at a Catholic school in Indiana was fired after the school discovered that she used IVF to try to become pregnant. The teacher filed EEOC charges and later a lawsuit in federal court alleging discrimination on the basis of sex and disability. The ACLU has filed a friend-of-...
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Roger Baldwin
Environmental Health Health Care

#TipsTuesday: 4 Nontoxic Carpet Cleaning Tips

September 18, 2012
Between kids and pets, it's easy for the carpet in your home to become stain-central. Swap toxic carpet cleaners for handy nontoxic ingredients that are probably already in your pantry, and try simple steps to reduce stains and smells in your carpeting, the nontoxic way! Photo credit: Photo by...
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Claire Moshenberg

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