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Dear Friend,
Happy Valentine's Day!! Happy Galentine's Day (Feb 13)! And Happy Friday.
There are so many reasons to celebrate those we love, cherish and respect
... like YOU! Thank you for all yoåu do today - and every day - to demand
communities and an economy that work for us all.
On that note, please scroll down for this week's list of top actions,
including urgent campaigns around the Muslim Ban and the ERA. Then take a
moment to share this list with those you love, too.
Without further ado, here's the list! ->
1. Tell Congress: Repeal the “Muslim Ban” and Co-Sponsor and Pass the NO
BAN Act
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BACKGROUND: The Trump administration has expanded its travel restrictions
to include: Sudan, Tanzania, Myanmar, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, and Nigeria--
Africa’s largest economy, affecting nearly a quarter of people living on
the continent.
The “Muslim Ban” is not only separating families, it is keeping people
from seeking asylum and refuge; students from receiving and completing
their education; and families from celebrating. The National Origin-Based
Anti discrimination for Non-immigrants Act (“NO BAN Act ”) will end the
Muslim Ban and amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit
discrimination on the basis of religion, ensuring that no president can
ever again ban an entire religion or community. If we don’t stop the Trump
administration now, they will continue to add more countries to the travel
restriction list. We must do all we can to stop the Trump administration’s
discriminatory practices against Muslim and immigrant people and we must
act NOW. C[ [link removed] ]lick here to add your name!
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2. Take Action on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)!
Text ERA to 747464 TODAY
BACKGROUND: Yesterday, in a historic vote the House of Representatives
passed HJ Res. 79, which removes the (likely unconstitutional) time limits
to the Equal Rights Amendment. WOOHOO! Thank you to the bipartisan group
of women and men who stood up for women's equality today.
Now on to the Senate! We need them to pass their version of the bill
Senate Resolution 6. Text ERA to 747464 TODAY to contact your Senator and
urge them to vote YES to lift the time limits on the ERA!
3. Tell Congress: Support the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act!
Your Action Status: NOT YET SIGNED ->
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BACKGROUND: Despite the Pregnancy Discrimination Act's requirement that
pregnant workers receive equal treatment, the fact is that some employers
are still firing pregnant workers for requesting simple,
medically-necessary accommodations, like avoiding heavy lifting or being
able to take extra water breaks. Discrimination is the last thing you
should have to worry about when you’re pregnant, but even in 2020 pregnant
workers are still being denied reasonable, medically-necessary
accommodations at work (like extra water breaks or being able to sit down)
because of loopholes in the 35 year old Pregnancy Discrimination Act. The
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act would make it unmistakable: Employers must
provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers who need
them. [ [link removed] ]Tell your U.S. Representative to support the *BIPARTISAN*
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act!
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4. Have you, your family or loved ones been impacted by criminalization
or incarceration as a youth? Share Your Story.
Your Action Status: NOT YET SHARED YOUR STORY
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BACKGROUND: MomsRising is working to END youth incarceration by
challenging the practices and policies that criminalize kids and push them
into the juvenile and criminal justice systems. Your stories can help
create change that gives kids a chance! Tell us how you, your children and
or family have been affected by youth incarceration, arrest, bail,
probation, navigating the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems,
and if you or your family has benefited from community based alternatives
to incarceration. [ [link removed] ]Share your thoughts and experiences with us and
we’ll include them in materials we use to educate our nation and decision
makers about youth incarceration and what parents, caregivers, and
community members are doing to address this problem in our nation!
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5. Tell Congress: We need paid family leave for ALL working families!
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BACKGROUND: Last week marked the 27th anniversary of the Family and
Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which provides an opportunity to remind
lawmakers and the public that now is the time for a national paid family
and medical leave law – a policy that unites the vast majority of
America’s voters and working people. Right now only 19% of workers--and
only 5% of low-wage workers--have access to paid leave. Working families
need a national paid family and medical leave policy that checks ALL the
boxes: It needs to be ACCESSIBLE to all workers, offer a MEANINGFUL length
of leave, be AFFORDABLE for workers, employers and the government,
INCLUSIVE in defining family, and offer job PROTECTION. It is time to make
paid leave a reality for everyone. Whether it’s to care for a newborn you
swear already smiles, a mom who is ill, or a spouse battling cancer, being
there for family is what matters. You shouldn't have to give up a paycheck
to do it. [ [link removed] ]Tell Congress that we want a comprehensive paid leave bill
that benefits ALL workers!
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Thanks for all you do!
- Karen, Beatriz, Sara, Kristin, Anita, Elyssa, and the rest of the
MomsRising / MamásConPoder Team
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