There are not enough words to express the intense grief that we feel about the senseless violence and loss of lives in Uvalde, TX this week, and in Buffalo just days prior. The families and communities of those taken too soon will remain forever incomplete and deeply traumatized. Lives and communities will continue to be shattered by gun violence so long as meaningful changes are not made to gun laws. Too often, raising those concerns has been brushed off as “too soon”. With shorter gaps between these mass murders there is no time to let the waters settle or even grieve before the “next time...

We started the week energized by the hundreds of powerful stories you shared with us during the first ever MOMibuster! Thank you!! During the MOMibuster more than 98,000 views happened! Thank you also for tuning in! We hope you were able to sit back and be inspired by how each of our care stories add up to show that none of us are alone, that we aren’t in a epidemic of personal failures, and that we have national structural issues that we can solve together. Since then, we harnessed that energy and are building momentum as we continue to fight for policies that families need the most,...

It’s Mother’s Day weekend, and we are looking forward to celebrating (and activating!) with all the moms in our lives on Sunday. We also have several ways for you to join us online and share your story with our team. Tomorrow is our MOMibuster - an online, day-long filibuster to demand care infrastructure that works for families. Why? Because #CareCantWait any longer! Many of you submitted short videos that will be included in the day’s events – and we are so thankful for all you’re doing to build a powerful movement together. The action doesn’t stop there: We also need your help making sure...

**Esta es una traducción de la entrevista realizada en inglés. Felicia Burnett, directora nacional de atención de la salud en MomsRising : ¿Cómo sabemos que la vacuna contra el COVID es segura, dado que es tan nueva, y existe algún riesgo de tener efectos secundarios a largo plazo? Dra. Christa-Marie Singleton, pediatra, directora médica de la Oficina del Director Adjunto de Políticas y Estrategias de los CDC; asesora médica principal para las intervenciones de salud clínicas para la población comunitaria : La vacuna contra el COVID-19 es el recurso más importante con el que contamos para...

Friends, it’s finally spring, and MOMentum is blooming all around, thanks to you.

We’ve gathered your stories, of why Care Can’t Wait (Thank you!), And in a few days… it’s gonna be May. As April wraps up, we’re not slowing down. In anticipation of Mother’s Day, we are pushing Congress to pass robust family-centered legislation. We must ensure the wellbeing of pregnant workers, establish a solid care infrastructure, and hold billionaires accountable to paying their fair share. Take this action week to sign petitions, write letters, and send texts to support this week’s five actions. Then next weekend, relax, put your feet up and tune in to the MOMibuster as we turn the...

We all want to be able to move past the collective trauma we have experienced over the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We know that access to vaccines, boosters, therapeutics, and tests are critical to combat the virus, keep schools and businesses open, ensure our continued economic recovery, and keep families safe and healthy. But astonishingly, Republicans in Washington, D.C. are holding up $10 billion in funding for these vital, life-saving tools, to score political points with their far-right anti-immigrant base. Quick signature: Tell Congress to pass the COVID-19 relief...

Please join MomsRising in celebrating Black Maternal Health Week !!! Founded by our partners at the Black Mamas Matter Alliance , Black Maternal Health Week is a week of awareness, activism, and community building where the voices of Black Mamas are centered. It is also a great opportunity to call on our lawmakers to support Black Mamas by enacting policies that seek to end racial & ethnic maternal health disparities and lift up Black families. Take this moment to urge your elected leaders to support Black Mamas and help ensure that every person that gives birth has a safe and healthy...

We’re celebrating the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court this week. This is a historic, meaningful moment that will make our highest court more reflective of our country’s rich diversity. You can read our statement here. (And big thanks go to YOU for helping to keep the pressure on the U.S. Senate to get Judge Jackson confirmed quickly!) As we celebrate our victories, we’re still working hard to push much needed change forward! There is still so much work to be done on making sure the priorities important to America’s families are reflected in the policies...

It’s April Fools Day, but we’re serious that there are lots of important actions you can quickly take to stand up for women and families! Next week is going to be a very busy week in Washington with discussions ramping up again about what may be included in the next economic package. You can help make sure Congress and the White House stay focused on the right priorities by signing on to the actions below. This week’s 5Actions include actions focused on community- and home-based services, critical child care infrastructure, student loan debt, and fair pay. Thank you for all you do. -- Sue...