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A movement of 1M+ people rising for all families to thrive. All content from MomsRising Together 501c4 social welfare org unless otherwise stated. Home of the #MomSky: Truth. Action. Care.

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · Mar 7

#MOMSky serves as a beacon and gathering place for moms and everyone speaking out for women, children, families & communities. We stand for the values of love, care, diversity, dignity, respect, safety, and democracy. Join the #MomSky by adding the hashtag to your social media!

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 1h

Latinas earn just 54¢ to the dollar (58¢ if full-time). Rural Latinas: 43¢. Guatemalan & Honduran Latinas: 29¢. We can't wait for equal pay. https://action.momsrising.org/sign/LEPD2025/ #LatinaEqualPay #Trabajadoras #MomSky

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 18h

The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program will run out of federal funding within two weeks, reports @apnews.com. Our member Taylor is one of the millions of mothers who rely on #WIC to help feed her little ones. Congress: Fund health care, fund WIC, and end the shutdown!

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 1d

We cover how the Trump Administration is undermining worker protections in one of the fastest growing industries, and the implication for the broader economy w/ @nelp.org.

https://www.momsrising.org/bt29sep25/?source=bsky

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 1d

As local moms in North Carolina open a child care non-profit facility, our National Director, North Carolina Beth Messersmith delves into the growing child care crisis! https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2025/09/29/amid-childcare-crisis-on-hatteras-local-moms-work-to-create-nonprofit-facility/ #MomSky

Quote from The Outer Banks Voice article "Amid childcare crisis on Hatteras, local moms work to create nonprofit facility"

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 1d

On the radio show this week we dive into the downright dangerous misinformation the President is spreading about Tylenol and autism, and the many ways his administration is undermining public health w/ @firedbutfighting.bsky.social.

https://www.momsrising.org/bt29sep25/?source=bsky

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 2d

MomsRising is proud to support the Black Girl's Guide to Surviving Menopause & "Iranti Ẹ̀jẹ̀: Remembering Blood Menopause Conference for the Global Majority." This gathering uplifts voices, shares stories, & builds the menopause future we believe in. #IrantiẸ̀jẹ̀ #BGG2SM

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 2d

New York City sets the standard! The expansion of NYC's sick leave law means 3 MILLION private sector workers can now use #PaidLeave for essential life needs. #MomSky
https://thechiefleader.com/stories/safe-and-sick-leave-expanded-by-city-council,55179?

City's sick-leave law expanded by Council - The Chief

New Yorkers right to paid and unpaid leave will be expanded after the City Council last week voted to pass a bill that broadens the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act. The bill expands the conditions under which workers can use safe or sick leave and...

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 3d

Huge win for public health and workers' rights! The Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act is now in effect, ensuring #PaidSickLeave for all workers. Which state is next? #MomSky
https://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-law-requiring-paid-sick-leave-goes-into-effect/68141209

Nebraska law requiring paid sick leave goes into effect in October

All employees will be required to receive paid sick leave, with exceptions of those under 16, seasonal agriculture workers and small businesses with 10 or fewer employees.

www.ketv.com

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 3d

The data is clear: Paid Family Leave works! In states with PFL programs, dads are using it!
This is how we dismantle gender norms and build true family equality. #MomSky
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michelletravis/2025/10/01/more-men-taking-paternity-leave-study-reveals-impact-of-state-laws/

More Men Taking Paternity Leave, Study Reveals Impact Of State Laws

New data finds that men are taking paternity leave at high rates in states with mandatory paid family leave laws, but some gender gaps remain in paid leave use patterns.

www.forbes.com

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 4d

The government is shut down. Why? Because Trump and Republicans are trying to rip health care away from our parents, kids, and loved ones.

24 million people will see their premiums skyrocket and 15 million will lose health care altogether. This harm is preventable. #TrumpsHealthCareShutdown

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 5d

If premium tax credit enhancements expire, uninsurance will increase 21% overall, with the biggest increases in southern states that haven’t enacted ACA Medicaid expansions. (1/3)
tinyurl.com/yhv9jxm3

4.8 Million People Will Lose Coverage in 2026 If Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire

In this brief, we estimate the impact on coverage of the expiration of enhanced PTCs that would occur in 2026 without action by Congress. Our estimates inclu…

tinyurl.com

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 6d

Since 2021, ACA marketplace enrollment more than doubled for people with low incomes and for Black and Latino enrollees after premium tax credit enhancements. (1/4)

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 6d

Our hearts are broken for the LDS community. Because of potential gun violence, we are now afraid to go to church, send our kids to school, and just live our lives.

This is not freedom. How has gun violence made you less free? https://action.momsrising.org/survey/gvp_story_collection/
#MomSky

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 6d

Text NOW to (888) 418-5699 to be connected to your U.S. Senator.

Republicans chose to shut down the government rather than fix our health care crisis. Tell your U.S. Senators to pass a funding bill that reverses health care cuts and reopens the government! #MomSky

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 6d

We hear about what is happening with the Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program WIC and how you can help make sure that does not sunset w/ @natwicassoc.bsky.social. #MomSky

Listen here: https://www.momsrising.org/bt22sep25

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrx4smtpQQ

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner @rowefinkbeiner.bsky.social · 7d

It just happened. Trump and Republican leaders — who control the U.S. House & U.S. Senate — just shut down the government as they push to increase healthcare costs even more for millions of Americans. This is not what Democrat or Republican families want or need. #ShameOnTrump

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 7d

Moms want Republican leaders in Congress to fund health care and end the shutdown, now. #MomSky

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 7d

Republicans control the White House, the U.S. House, and the U.S. Senate. It is their job to get the FY26 spending bill done in a way that will boost moms, families, and working people by protecting our health, improving our education, and opening doors to opportunity for all of us.

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 7d

Instead of taking simple steps to reverse the damage, protect our health, and lower costs for working families, Republican leaders are shutting down our government. Their cruelty is compounded by threats to lay off large numbers of hardworking federal employees.

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 7d

Our country is facing a health care crisis the Trump administration and Republican leaders in Congress created with their unprecedented, reckless cuts to Medicaid and their refusal to extend the premium tax credits that make health insurance affordable for tens of millions of moms and families.

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 7d

We discuss Republican attacks on reproductive health care, from defunding Planned Parenthood to burning contraception w/ @momsrising.org / @mamasconpoder.org. #MomSky

Listen here: https://www.momsrising.org/bt22sep25/source=mr.tw

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkrx4smtpQQ

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 7d

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Free To Be, Saving WIC, #Trumpflation, GOP Burning Down Reproductive Health Care

On the radio show this week, we dive into Dr. Jack Turban’s new book Free To Be and how to bust the myths and disinformation about the trans community. We hear about what is happening with the Women, ...

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 7d

On the radio show this week, we dive into @turban.bsky.social's new book Free To Be and how to bust the myths and disinformation about the trans community and how to support trans kids, and all kids, in your life. #MomSky

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 8d

🍁 Fall into fall by taking action on child care & Head Start! 🍁

Sign our letter to tell Congress to support federal legislation that provides kids & families bold support for child care & Head Start! https://action.momsrising.org/sign/fall-fall-taking-action-child-care-head-start/ #MomSky

Three kids playing with leaves with text: "Tell Congress: 'Fall into fall' by supporting child care that works for us all!"

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 8d

Tell Republican leaders in Congress to stand up for families and pass a funding bill by this Tuesday that will stop cuts to health care and lower rising costs.

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