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Dear Friend,
What a week. Have you been glued to the impeachment trial? Historic. Also
last week: the Women's March in DC, and at hundreds of locations around
the country. Also historic. We are making history, friends. That's why
every action you take is so critical. And sharing actions with family and
friends multiplies your impact. If there were ever a time to speak up and
stay loud this is IT!
Without further ado, here's the list of top actions from the past week. Be
sure to scroll down for some exciting updates on our big impeachment
cupcake delivery to Congress yesterday, too! -->
1. SIGN OUR PETITION to protect people with disabilities!
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BACKGROUND: President Trump is proposing changes to disability insurance
(SSDI and SSI) that would impact an estimated 2.6 million people with
disabilities, many of whom are children! Every child, no matter whether
they have serious health conditions or disabilities, should be able to
pursue their dreams. We'll be submitting our official comment on Trump's
proposed federal rule change on disability insurance next week and we want
to make sure your signature is included. [ [link removed] ]***SPEAK OUT NOW to protect
our children by signing our letter saying “NO!” to Trump’s most recent
attack on people with disabilities.
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2. Join our January 2020 #KeepMarching Virtual Meeting
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BACKGROUND: 2020 is going to be huge. To help get everyone's heads in the
right space for the work ahead, we've invited leaders on the front lines
of fighting for change to share their expertise on voter engagement,
workplace justice, and gun control. Find out how to win in the 2020
elections on voter engagement and turnout; how positive change is really
truly happening on national paid family leave; and how Virginia become
ground zero for gun extremists and white supremacists and what we can do
about it. These KeepMarching meetings is where you get to learn, think,
and get your questions answered by experts as you make your own plans to
take action!
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3. Tell Congress: The Child Care Crisis is Squeezing Families Too Tight!
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BACKGROUND: A study released by Freddie Mac just last month found that
child care costs have grown by almost 50% in the last 25 years. Costs are
equaling about half of the national medium mortgage payment (you read that
right - MORTGAGE PAYMENTS!) and the study argues that for millennial
families, it's a bigger barrier to buying a home than student loan debt!
With news like this, it's no surprise that child care took center stage in
the last presidential debate. But families need more than talk. We are
experiencing a child care crisis and we need big solutions that work for
kids, families, early childhood professionals, and our economy.
Thankfully, that solution is already here. The Child Care for Working
Families Act provides a comprehensive solution that would expand access to
affordable, high-quality childcare and pre-K for families while improving
compensation and training for the childcare workforce. [ [link removed] ]Tell your
members of Congress to stand up for working families and co-sponsor and
support the Child Care for Working Families Act today!
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4. Seven Shot at McDonald's in Seattle, Washington: #BusinessMustAct for
Gun Safety!
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BACKGROUND: Tell large American companies that it's now time for them to
take responsibility for the gun safety of their workers, customers, and
communities, and do everything they can to keep us safe from the estimated
393 million firearms in civilian hands! [ [link removed] ]Add your name!
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5. Demand Expansion of Medicaid To Save Pregnant and Postpartum People!
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BACKGROUND: Maternal deaths and serious complications during pregnancy and
childbirth have been rising in the United States — particularly for women
of color and especially for Black women. Expanding Medicaid can help
address this crisis by playing a critical role in ensuring continuous
health insurance coverage, which plays a vital role in keeping women
healthy during and after pregnancy. Post delivery — the first 100 days
after birth, often referred to as the fourth trimester — is an especially
critical time for women to have access to health care because it is when
most complications occur. Unfortunately, many women lack consistent
insurance coverage. Medicaid eligibility levels for pregnant women vary
across states and coverage ends 60 days after birth, putting the lives and
health of many new moms in jeopardy. [ [link removed] ]Sign on now to tell your members
of Congress to support the Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act
of 2019 (H.R.4996)!
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BONUS Inspiration: Delivering Impeachment Cupcakes and tens of thousands
of your signatures to Capitol Hill on Thursday!
THANK YOU to all who added their name to our call for the Senate to
support a full and fair impeachment trial. We made a big splash on the
Hill yesterday delivering your message along with some clever sweet
treats. Check out the photos ->
Thanks for all you do!
- Karen, Felicia, Kristin, Gloria, Nate, and the rest of the MomsRising /
MamásConPoder Team
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