Tag: advocacy
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The Difficult Call Every Mom Dreads
Get Pregnant Fast The noise and chaos had escalated beyond control, dragging on for what felt like an eternity. I considered searching online for phrases that no parent ever wants to face. I thought to myself, “It will get better.” But instead, it only deteriorated. So, I took my phone and retreated to a quiet…
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The Self-Serving Aspect of LGBTQ+ Rights
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always been quite vocal about my support for LGBTQ+ rights. Whenever I share my views, I often encounter the same skeptical questions: “Why do you care so much? You’re a married straight woman. What does this have to do with you?” Sure, I have my stock responses. I can express my…
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Lessons Learned as an Adoptive Mom: Moving Beyond the Notion of “Real”
Get Pregnant Fast As I embarked on my journey to become an adoptive mother, I was filled with excitement and an unwavering belief that I would instantly bond with my new child. I naively thought that the distinctions between biological and adoptive motherhood were minimal. Fast forward six years, and I’ve come to realize that…
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Girl Triumphs Over Outdated Dress Code to Wear Pants at School
Get Pregnant Fast In a noteworthy turn of events in Australia, a young girl has successfully fought for her right to wear pants to school, proving that some traditions are simply outdated. Meet Emily, a first grader at a Catholic school in Melbourne. Until just recently, her school enforced a dress code that only permitted…
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Mark Thompson’s Heartfelt Testimony on the Affordable Care Act
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant moment during a recent town hall, cancer survivor Mark Thompson shared his heartfelt testimony about the significance of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to House Speaker Tom Harris. As millions of Americans grapple with the potential repeal of the ACA, Thompson’s story resonated strongly with those in attendance. Just…
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Dear Educators: We Acknowledge You, We Appreciate You, And We Will Continue To Support You
Get Pregnant Fast When the announcement came that a new secretary of education was confirmed, I found myself stunned. It was hard to believe that someone with no background in public education, either as a student, parent, or educator, could hold such a pivotal role. The new secretary’s inability to guarantee protections for students with…
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Trump’s Plan to Slash Funding for Domestic Violence Support Programs
Get Pregnant Fast Donald Trump’s troubling stance toward women continues to surface, and his recent proposal to eliminate funding for 25 grant programs aimed at aiding domestic violence victims is particularly alarming. Following a campaign marked by misogyny, it’s disheartening to witness his administration take steps to roll back protections that have taken decades to…