Maternal Justice

Fighting Back Against Health Care Cuts, Education Under Threat, Pushing Back Against False Crime Narratives, National Breastfeeding Month

On the radio show this week, we cover the cuts to our health care pushed through by Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress, with many of the most harmful cuts delayed until after the midterms. We dive into Trump’s cuts to public education -- and tips on fighting school funding cuts and...

Pride Month Every Month, The Value of Unpaid Care, Families First Activations, and Narrative Power

On the radio show this week, we dive into the power of Pride and its roots in protest, plus get tips on how to continue to learn and grow as an LGBTQIA+ ally. We also hear about the massive economic value of unpaid care work, totaling $1.1 trillion annually. We cover how you can be a part of the...

The Silent Link: The Food System’s Role in Black Maternal Mortality

This blog exposes how systemic racism and recent attacks on the nation’s food system worsen food insecurity and fuel the Black maternal mortality crisis. It urges holistic, racial equity–centered reforms to guarantee every Black birthing person consistent access to nutritious food and high-quality maternal healthcare.

Breaking Through: National Victories & The Fights Ahead for Moms in the Workforce, The Billion-Dollar Unpaid Labor Industry, Families Belong Together, Closing the Wage Gap.

On the radio show this week, we dive into wins for Paid Family Medical Leave at the state level, as well as the decades-long fight for a national paid family medical leave program and recent legislative wins like the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the PUMP Act. We hear about the economic impact...