Politics & Policy

Politics & Policy Families & The Federal Budget

April 14, 2014

If you groan about Tax Day, you’re certainly not alone. But what if Tax Day was something we could be proud of as members of a democracy? Would you feel differently about paying taxes if you knew they were going to support public services that you, your family, and your community rely on – such as...

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Robin Claremont

Politics & Policy

April 9, 2014

We parents can be such a smug bunch, and the internet only makes it that much easier for us to lob our judgments wherever we see fit: How dare you take your two young children on a treacherous deep-sea voyage!! -from The New York Times . What kind of mother are you to allow your 8-year-old son...

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Dana Glazer

Politics & Policy

March 8, 2014

This post originally appeared on Arit Essien's blog The Project C On Thursday, February 27, I proudly stood with those who came to the White House to celebrate President Barack Obama’s official announcement of “My Brother’s Keeper.” A lot of people had waited for this announcement for a very long...

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Dr. E. Faye Williams

Open Flexible Work Politics & Policy

March 4, 2014

Good work, moms!: No one seems to know exactly what to thank for the 43% drop in obesity among 2- to 5-year-olds. Michelle Obama? Food stamp changes that make fruits and veggies more affordable for low-income families? I know who to thank: You…moms. Many factors probably contribute to this huge...

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Liz Shuler

Family Economic Security MomsRising Near You Politics & Policy Open Flexible Work

February 27, 2014

Floralba, a pregnant retail worker in the Bronx, was sent home on unpaid leave because she needed to temporarily avoid heavy lifting in order to prevent having another miscarriage. Last week, A Better Balance used the new law we championed, the NYC Pregnant Workers Fairness Act , to get Floralba...

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Dina Bakst

Family Economic Security MomsRising Near You Politics & Policy

February 25, 2014

AUSTIN, Texas -- For the first time ever, a Latin@ Tech Pre-Conference bringing together social entrepreneurs and tech visionaries will precede the prestigious South by Southwest Interactive Conference in Austin, Texas next month. And MomsRising will be a part of it! I will present in a session on...

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Elisa Batista

Paid Family Leave Open Flexible Work Family Economic Security MomsRising Near You Politics & Policy

February 23, 2014

Last November I uploaded my ebook, Lean On and Lead, Mothering and Work in the 21st Century Economy, to the iBooks Store. In addition to the next-gen interactivity within the book, Apple allows authors to update publications, with readers automatically receiving free updates. So I designed a new...

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Shay Chan Hodges

Politics & Policy Health Care

February 14, 2014

"My mom makes the best hummus in the whole world!" exclaims six-year-old Ama. I agree. A few years ago, Kristi Brown Wokoma, 45, a Seattle mom and chef, melded soul food with a Mediterranean influence to transform black-eyed peas into hummus. People loved it so much it became the centerpiece of her...

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Roberta Riley

MomsVote Politics & Policy

February 13, 2014

Women can and do run for office, but their path to politics differs from the one most men follow. Women are generally asked to run and likely to have been recruited. Men tend to initiate their own candidacy, and worry less about if they are qualified or not. Women tend to feel under qualified,...

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Valerie Young

Politics & Policy Health Care

February 12, 2014

After launching their daughter, Julie Gonzales Corbin and her husband embarked on midlife career transitions. In 2013, they counted their lucky stars and squeaked by without health insurance. When they learned about the new affordable insurance options, they quickly selected a bronze Group Health...

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Roberta Riley