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Tell Congress: Put families first!

July 17, 2025
On Saturday, July 26th, families in every corner of the country will come together in peaceful marches, rallies, gatherings, and actions to say: Our families come first, and we will continue to come together, and rise for each other. Save the date so you can join us on July 26th in this mass...
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Take Action! The DOJ just deleted the National Police Accountability Database!

March 3, 2025
In response to President Trump rescinding an executive order that created a national database for police misconduct, the Department of Justice (DOJ) shut down the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database. [1] Why is this important? This database helped ensure that officers with a history of...
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Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Health Care Maternal Justice MomsRising Paid Family Leave Parenting & Families Podcast Politics & Policy Reproductive Justice

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, Planned Parenthood Fights Back, Grassroots Victories in North Carolina, Families First Now Activations

July 14, 2025
On the radio show this week, we hear from Congresswoman Suzan DelBene about the devastating impacts of Trump's Big Bad Betrayal Bill on families, on our economy, and on health care access. Then we cover the legal battle against the Medicaid cuts targeting Planned Parenthood, and how your personal...
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Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Health Care Open Flexible Work Paid Family Leave Parenting & Families Podcast Politics & Policy

WHAT just happened in DC? Health Care, Child Care, Taxes, Equal Pay, and Paid Family & Medical Leave

July 7, 2025
On the radio show this week, we cover the negative repercussions from gutting healthcare through the passage of the Trump and Republican leadership’s recent reconciliation bill; we cover what happened in Washington DC this last week and how it impacts you; we dive into Black Women’s Equal Pay Day;...
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Stopping the Big Budget Betrayal Bill: Fighting for Families, the Economy, and Medicaid

June 30, 2025
On the radio show this week, we highlight a buzzing bee activation at the US Capitol where parents and kids protested the "Big Bad Betrayal Bill," a Republican budget proposal which could kick 16 million people off health care and lead to an estimated tens of thousands more deaths per year. We...
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RECAP: Supporting Immigrant Students and Families in Hostile School Environments Webinar

June 26, 2025
As national debates around immigration grow increasingly heated, schools, which should be sanctuaries of learning and belonging, can unintentionally mirror the hostility, fear, and discrimination seen in broader society. As parents, caregivers, and protectors of our children, we have a...
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Kelsey Reyes
Families & The Federal Budget Health Care Immigration MomsRising Parenting & Families Podcast Politics & Policy

Fighting Fascism, Stopping Sneaky Voucher Programs, Celebrating Pride Month

June 23, 2025
On the radio show this week we dive into the definition of fascism, its impact on immigrant families and our communities, and how YOU can protect students in your community. We hear about the One Big, Betrayal Budget Bill and its harmful effects on public education through harmful voucher proposals...
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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.

June 16, 2025
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...
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Family Economic Security Health Care Maternal Justice MomsRising Parenting & Families Podcast Politics & Policy Realistic & Fair Wages Reproductive Justice

Breaking Through: Planned Parenthood Under Attack, Our Democracy Emergency, Motherhood Pay Penalty, Health Care At Risk

June 9, 2025
On the radio show this week, we dive into the attacks on Planned Parenthood and how the Republican budget could close 200 health centers and impact over a million people's access to reproductive health care. We hear about the unprecedented emergency happening right now to our democracy and how the...
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“The Rule of Law, One Big, Ugly Budget Heading to the Senate, What That Means for Child Care, Fighting False Narratives”

May 26, 2025
On the radio show this week, we cover the many powerful ways that you can help save democracy, and why the rule of law still matters. We dive into the One Big, Ugly Budget that is now heading to the Senate, and correct false narratives about work requirements and demonizing immigrant families. Next...
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