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  1. 6 hours ago

    Today and everyday, we and thank them for their important work ❤️

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  2. Mar 9

    On Monday, the Trump administration will release the first part of its budget. We already know how NOT great it's going to be.

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    Mar 8

    Happy ! Today, we honor the trailblazers & unsung sheroes who've paved the way towards a more just + equal world. We also remember that, though we've come a long way, there's still much work to be done...

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  4. Mar 8

    A $15 minimum wage would be great for Maryland – but the bill passed by the Senate Finance Committee leaves too many people behind, including tipped workers and folks working for smaller businesses.

    Maryland Senate Com advances bill, Slows down timeline for small businesses. Business for a Fair Minimum Wage VP Alissa Barron-Menza said “A lower minimum wage doesn’t help small businesses, it hurts them...." Read more
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    Mar 8

    Today we celebrate nurse practitioners, certified nurse-midwives, and nurse support teams that make abortion access possible.

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  6. Mar 8

    Today and every day we celebrate nurse practitioners, certified nurse-midwives, and nurse support teams that make abortion access possible.

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  7. Mar 8

    We ❤️ abortion providers We ❤️ abortion providers We ❤️ abortion providers We ❤️ abortion providers We ❤️ abortion providers We ❤️ abortion providers We ❤️ abortion providers We ❤️ abortion providers We ❤️ abortion providers

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  8. Mar 8

    Abortion providers deserve to do their jobs free from discrimination. Today and every day, we by fighting back against the discrimination they face.

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  9. Mar 8

    Discrimination against abortion providers is real. We by fighting for them and their rights.

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  10. Mar 8

    Abortion providers save lives. We – that includes nurse practitioners and certified nurse-midwives, who provide critical and compassionate healthcare to people across the country.

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  11. Mar 8

    Today and every day we . Thank you for providing quality, patient-centered, & compassionate care.

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  12. Mar 8

    Us: :( * * . . *. * . * . * . * . . * . *. abortion providers *. *. * . * * . *. * . * . * . Us: :)

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  13. Mar 8

    A10.2: Trump proposed cutting SNAP in his FY 2019 budget and is likely to do the same next week in the FY 2020 budget. We won’t stop fighting proposals that are a .

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  14. Mar 8

    A10.1: Trump’s proposed rule is part of an ongoing attack against vital food assistance for women and families even though the average SNAP benefit is just $1.40 per person, per meal.

    Q10: This has been a fascinating conversation! Thank you , , ! Is there anything else you’d like to share?
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  15. Mar 8

    A9: Tell the Dept of Ag that the proposed changes to SNAP harm women and their families by denying them food benefits at a time they need it most, and these changes do NOT result in increased employment and earnings: .

    Q9: How can I take action to speak out against President Trump’s proposed SNAP rule?
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  16. Mar 8

    A7.2: Taking food away from people doesn’t help anyone access a quality job. Instead, our government should: 🚩Increase SNAP benefits 🚩Improve family tax credits 🚩Strengthen & enforce anti-discrimination laws 🚩Raise the minimum wage 🚩Pass paid family & medical leave

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  17. Mar 8

    A7.1: Trump’s proposed changes to are cruel and degrading—taking food away from women, children, and their families a year after passing huge tax cuts for the wealthiest. Tell the Trump administration to keep their :

    Q7: Now that we know how harmful Trump’s proposed SNAP rule is, how can we protect SNAP? What are some real solutions that will help improve women’s economic security?
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  18. Mar 8

    A6.5: LGBTQ women are 2.7x more likely to receive SNAP than non-LGBTQ women, face discrimination in getting hired, and can get fired just for being who they are.

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  19. Mar 8

    A6.4: About 11 million people with disabilities received SNAP. This cruel rule will also harm disabled women, who have an unemployment rate of 9.4% and face employment discrimination based on multiple identities.

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  20. Mar 8

    A6.3: Domestic violence survivors also face challenges obtaining and maintaining employment, contributing to the economic costs face. plays an important role in helping survivors feed their families.

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