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What is the Real Value of Father's Day For Everyone?

June 11, 2008
Is there some value to Father's Day other than the Hallmark greeting card that it is presently? Is there something more to this day than just buying another tie or another golf shirt for dad?
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Dana Glazer
Environmental Health

Fair Pay is Still a Fairy Tale

June 11, 2008
Laws are nice, but they don't always work. The Fair Pay Act is a prime example. In 1963, Congress passed the Fair Pay Act, a gesture seemingly ahead of its time. From that moment forward, women and men would get paid the same for equal work. Today, 45 years later, I'm still waiting.
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Joanne Bamberger

Legislators Lost in Sacramento!

June 11, 2008
When I'm really lost, I need some serious help to get re-oriented -- a map, a compass, and someone giving me directions! It looks like the California legislature may also need some serious navigational help to back on course with healthcare for all kids.
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Donna Norton
Paid Family Leave

Moms Take on School Calendar

June 10, 2008
The moment my now 10-year-old daughter started kindergarten, I knew that school schedules were a missing piece of the work/family puzzle. From the assemblies at 11:00 a.m. that only a handful of parents can attend to the countless days when children are off or released early from school, sometimes it’s hard to believe we’re living in the 21st century.
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Rhonda Present

Breastfeeding in Your Town-- Share Your Stories!

June 10, 2008
Members send in stories all the time about their local adventures in breastfeeding. There are ones worthy of cheers (eg, stories of employers who are pumping-break friendly) and ones deserving jeers (eg, getting kicked off a plane and out of restaurants for breastfeeding).
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Anita Sarah Jackson
Childcare & Early Education

School Lunch Prices Spike With Fuel Costs

June 9, 2008
The implications of rising fuel costs extend beyond drivers. Even the cost of school lunches will spike this fall as food and gas prices have risen and federal subsidies have not kept up with the added costs, according to an article on MSNBC.com. School districts across the country are feeling the pinch. From the MSNBC article:
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Elisa Batista
Environmental Health

Congress Quakes While Rubber Ducks Quack

May 29, 2008
Wow -- are we ever getting noticed in the halls of Congress these days! MomsRising.org members have made it clear that we expect our government and business leaders to make sure all toys and children's products are safe.
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Donna Norton

California - Turn this Car Around!

May 29, 2008
Just a few months ago, our leaders were breathlessly close to expanding healthcare coverage for kids. Now?
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Donna Norton

Sometimes It Takes a Mom

May 22, 2008
We've got exciting news -- a mom just became one of our state's most powerful leaders. Assemblywoman Karen Bass was sworn in as Speaker of the California Assembly yesterday, becoming the first African American woman in the nation to serve in this powerful role. Way to go Speaker Bass!
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Ashley Boyd

Ms. Smith Goes to Sacramento

May 22, 2008
I’ve watched the movie Mr. Smith Goes to Washington too many times because I’m definitely a sucker for inspirational stories about “ordinary” people entering and influencing the corridors of power.
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Ashley Boyd

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