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Giving birth is supposed to be a magical day, a miracle on earth. But for too many women, especially Black women, giving birth in a hospital is traumatic and life-threatening. Patrisse Cullors survived serious complications after childbirth, but Kira Johnson did not. Kira was in excellent health when she delivered her second child via c-section on April 12, 2016Still, her and her husband’s urgent requests for help were completely ignored by the doctors and hospital staff. Kira died after childbirth because of medical neglect.
Kira deserved better. All mothers deserve better. Will you help me and MomsRising save mothers’ lives by making a donation today?
#KeepMarching: Your Gift Will Be Matched! https://moms.ly/2PF782K

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Paid Family and Medical Leave coming to Washington State will help build healthy and resilient families by giving workers the time they need to be there for loved ones during times of joy and times of sorrow. Payroll premiums begin in 2019 and benefits start in 2020. Stay tuned from some big news from from MomsRising in the new year!

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Every second adult in America has had an immediate family member incarcerated. Every second incarcerated is a second lost at home. New report explores the devastating impacts of the incarceration crisis and what that means for America’s families. #1in2 https://moms.ly/2Qu8aDP
The incarceration crisis takes time that can’t be replaced from America’s families. Whether it’s a night or a lifetime spent in jail or prison, every family impacted by this incarceration crisis loses precious time they won't get back. #1in2 https://moms.ly/2Qu8aDP
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