Mother’s Day Activism
May 13th, 2006 Caroline
I’ve been meaning to write about this new effort for some time, and was happy to see Libby and Becca blog about it first. Now I’ll do my bit to spread the word, too. Co-founded by one of MoveOn’s cofounders (so you know these women are going to make an impact), “MomsRising is working to build a massive grassroots online resource to move motherhood and family issues to the forefront of the country’s awareness, and to provide grassroots support for leaders, as well as organizations, addressing key motherhood issues.”
Or, if you like acronyms, this is their agenda:
M - Maternity and paternity leave
O - Open flexible leave
T - TV & after-school programs
H - Healthcare for all kids
E - Excellent childcare
R - Realistic and fair wages
Please, go to the website, sign the petition, and make Mother’s Day mean something this year!
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