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Housing Discrimination against Mothers and Families: Ten Women Share Their Stories

August 10, 2010
MomsRising is a million member grassroots organization working to achieve family economic security, to help all children have a healthy start in life, and to end discrimination against mothers. Mothers in American continue to be discriminated against in hiring, wages and housing. In response to...
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Mary Olivella

Of Single Mothers, Women of Color And Rising Unemployment Rates

August 9, 2010
Originally posted on RH Reality Check It's no secret that families headed by single mothers make up the poorest sector of society in this country. According to the National Poverty Center , the poverty rate for this group is "significantly higher" than the overall poverty rate: In 2008, 28.7...
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Amie Newman

Family Friendly Public Policy: What’s Media Got to Do With It?

August 9, 2010
All too often, the mainstream media sidelines issues of importance to women, girls and mothers. Instead of helpful stories about breastfeeding tips for new mothers or options for better work-life fit, we find junk news and celebrity gossip. Instead of thoughtful debate about realistic and fair...
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Mary Alice Crim
Health Care Food!

SUGAR ALERT – Do you know how many calories you’re drinking?

August 9, 2010
Hi everyone, I’ve been looking at some research about sugar in drinks and I had to share some of it with you. The amount of calories and sugar so many of us are drinking, probably without even realising it, is truly shocking. The recommended amount of sugar for adults is somewhere between 5 to 9...
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Jamie Oliver
Paid Sick Days Blog Carnivals

The Benefits of Paid Sick Days are Understated

August 8, 2010
IWPR estimated the costs and benefits of paid sick days legislation currently under consideration in New York City. The analysis found the legislation would save around $11m annually due to a reduction in the spread of seasonal flu. That isn’t exactly chickenfeed for most New Yorkers, but the...
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Robert Drago
Paid Sick Days Blog Carnivals

Paid Sick Days: Thank you for Sharing your Stories!

August 7, 2010
Last week, MomsRising Campaign Director Donna Norton personally delivered to me a moving collection of stories from MomsRising members about the need for paid sick days. We discussed stories from Connecticut MomsRising members including: A single mom who works in childcare and only has three days...
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Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro
Paid Sick Days Blog Carnivals

Paid sick days are a necessity

August 6, 2010
I am deeply touched and inspired by the stories submitted by Illinois residents regarding the need to ensure that all workers have access to paid sick leave. I could not agree more with the MomsRising Member who wrote, 'paid sick days are not a choice - they are a necessity.' Paid sick leave not...
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Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez
Paid Sick Days Blog Carnivals

Calling in Sick: Americans out of luck

August 6, 2010
Every mom knows the feeling of your stomach falling when you get a call at work that your child is sick. You’ve got to drop everything. The only worry in your mind is rushing to care for your child. The last thing you want to worry about is whether you will be reprimanded, lose pay, or even be...
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Linda Sanchez
Realistic & Fair Wages

I don't want to live in a Mad Men world!

August 6, 2010
I confess – I’m kind of addicted to the show Mad Men. Every Sunday night I happily go back in time several decades and revel in that 1960’s Madison Avenue atmosphere – The dialogue! The fashion! One of the things I enjoy most is seeing how far we’ve come – but sadly, there's one 1960’s throwback...
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Ruth Martin
Open Flexible Work

Even in a Recession, Flex Makes (Dollars and) Sense

August 6, 2010
Even in a recession, flex-time, job-sharing, compressed schedules, and telecommuting increase employee productivity and reduce costs. The net effect? A boost to the bottom line.
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Nanette Fondas

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