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These are our stories: Vigil for Healthcare reform

Posted January 13, 2010 by Anita

Healthcare reform is almost at the finish line, but we’re not sighing with relief just yet.  Hundreds of thousands of families are waiting to find out if reform will actually:
- help out their family budgets,
- ensure that their health coverage is both accessible and affordable,
- offer strong regulation
- protect families from frustrating, costly, and unfair [...]

Posted Under: Uncategorized

Tots Rock the Washington State Capitol!

Posted February 8, 2010 by Sarah Francis

Last Friday, February 5th we held an all-ages-sing-along-dance-party with in the Washington State Capitol Rotunda to make sure Washington legislators don’t forget about kids and families this legislative session.
The fantastic parents, tots and friends that joined us proved that Political Activism + Dance Party = Silly, Affective Fun.
Thanks so much to Caspar Babypants for leading [...]

Posted Under: E: Excellent Childcare

What I told my state senate about BPA

Posted by Lisa Frack

It wasn’t that long ago that my frustration over bad public policies was mostly heard by my husband (patient soul) and the 4 walls of my kitchen. Then I started blogging about it, any my audience expanded (and I felt better!). It never really crossed my mind back then that I’d wind up [...]

Posted Under: H: Environmental Health
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