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The USA is the only developed country without #paidleave -leaving workers to make the impossible choice between their job and care for self or loved ones.

TY @SenSanders @rosadelauro @SenGillibrand @SenSchumer moving on #FAMILYAct for #paidleaveforall
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"People live paycheck to paycheck sacrificing priorities .. to keep food on the table. People need financial security to know they can take care of themselves or they can take care of a loved one." - Rep. @rosadelauro
The people need #PaidLeaveNOW! #paidsickdays #paidleave
Make your voices heard for #paidleavenow #PaidSickDays and #ChildCare. Share your story familyvaluesatwork.org/get-involved/s…
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How to Stimulate Hair Growth on Your Child’s Head

#Coccibeauty #Skincare #Haircare #Childcare #Women #BidenVisit Bolanle / Asake / Emefiele / cbngovernor / Milk /Jollof/ where is Tinubu Image
Few months after birth, babies lose the hair they are born with. As they grow, the hairs start to grow out, some faster than others. But there are situations where the hairs don’t grow at all or don’t grow as you’d like.
This may be due to underlying conditions. Or it may be for some other reasons. Whatever the reason, these tips should trigger the growth of your child’s hair into fullness and lushness.

1. Get a Medical Diagnosis for Underlying Conditions
Talk to your child’s doctor;
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.@POTUS famously said “Show me your budget and I’ll tell you what you value,” and President Biden made it so clear today – he values strong care infrastructure! This budget would be a huge win for the whole care economy 🧵 whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
.@POTUS recognizes the struggles people all over the country face balancing their care responsibilities. These historic investments in #ChildCare #PaidLeave and #AgingAnd DisabilityCare will lower costs for families and build the care infrastructure we desperately need.
The budget from @POTUS recognizes that in order to create an equitable economy, we must address the needs of paid and unpaid caregivers. Investments in child care and #HCBS care workers—who are mostly women and women of color—provide family sustaining wages.
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By passing Fair Workweek legislation, CO strengthens its #economy & #workforce

Advanced scheduling allows workers to prioritize our families

VOTE YES on #HB1118 this #coleg

🚨Join me &
@ProgressNowCO
in House, Business & Labor @ the #colorado capitol 🚨#copolitics
We are hearing the bill today for ACTION only as we heard tones of testimony last week for #fairworkweek

By passing Fair Workweek legislation, Colorado strengthens its economy and workforce. #copolitics

We are voting on predictable schedules for working Coloradans olordans
Thank you again sponsors @EmilyForCO & @SerenaForCO are wrapping up with the committee - on the importance of predictable schedules & why #workers deserve fair work week

All workers that testified were in SUPPORT of fair work week #copolitics
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If your state is looking to improve the lives of children & strengthen its #earlychildhood systems, the question to ask is: How do we compare to New Mexico? Below I’ll unpack just a few of the recent reforms that have catapulted the state to model status. 🧵
Because this is a story about change, it’s important to begin with a little context about the very real needs driving action. New Mexico has been persistently challenged on measures of child wellbeing, ranked 50th in the nation by @aecfkidscount as recently as this year.
But this data (which can lag several years in its reporting) really tells more about the impetus for change than it provides a real-time look at what’s happening on the ground. What is the state doing to address it? The better question might be what aren’t they doing?
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Hi all!
It's a 10 minute warning on the start of #Democrat Congressional candidate in #PA01, @ashley_ehasz's #townhall on #ReproductiveFreedom and the role of Congress.

You can watch here:


We'll be live tweeting the whole thing!
If you attended the @ashley_ehasz #PA01 #townhall in person, you'd have seen this (#Antichoice #GOP extremist Brian Fitzpatrick) cardboard guy out front.

That's as close as any version of Fitz would get to a town hall. He sprints away from unscripted constituent contact!
In case you want a run down of the legislative goods on #GOP #Antichoice extremist Brian Fitzpatrick of #PA01, here's the rundown...

The TL;DR is that Brian Fitzpatrick has ALWAYS voted AGAINST #AbortionRights.
Always.

He's no moderate, don't drink the Kool-aid on that!
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Important public policy isn’t always headline grabbing. Often dry-sounding bureaucratic reforms go a long way toward making life better for children & families. So today let’s unpack 3 recent system wins for young children that your state might be wise to consider: 🧵
We’ll begin in Oregon, where this week the federal government signed off on a groundbreaking pilot program to change to Medicaid eligibility for young children. To help put it in context, here’s a little background…
Medicaid is the nation’s public health insurance program for low income families - and is, accordingly, means tested. One associated challenge is that as work and income come and go for families, so too can Medicaid eligibility.
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Glad to see Bloomberg @business covering our new paper on the impact of child care subsidy expansions -- very relevant to the policy debate happening as we speak! 1/n
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@business In paper, joint w/amazing team of #ECE #childcare researchers (@ChrisMHerbst @aaronsojourner @Erdal_Tekin_ @jonathanborows2 @Liz1515Liz @realMattWiswall), we model childcare subsidy policies closely resembling current proposals (BBB, Murray-Kaine) nber.org/papers/w30140 2/n Image
We look at many outcomes: ECE use by sector, family ECE expenses, moms' employment, ECE teacher wages, market prices & total costs. Impt to model equilibrium, rather than simple static framework (w/ no change in hrs or types of care), b/c behavioral responses are key here. 3/n
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As much as I love everyone FINALLY embracing remote work from anywhere, been in this game for a while now…

In 2016, I set out to build a globally competitive AI #startup from Sault Ste Marie, Canada.

Here’s how that went:
I had a vision.
I had a dream.

I wanted to revitalize a steeltown with tech.

I wanted to prove that you could build best-in-class tech from ANYWHERE in the world. In 2016.

I was proven wrong.
I was literally laughed at by Toronto investors.

Most Waterloo investors didn’t believe my dreams could be possible up “North”.

I ultimately determined that local Soo investors would have been more likely to fund a cupcake shop than deep tech AI; despite endless attempts.
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"Fear...rarely creates real unity. The world needs the kind of motivation which awakens in us our altruistic instincts and creates true unity from diversity. To accomplish this the force must be spiritual in nature." -- Richard Meier greeneracresvaluenetwork.wordpress.com/2022/05/05/dai…
Why rats don't deserve their dirty reputation, according to scientists
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#UrbanDwellingMammals, #HumanHealth, #DiseaseCarriers, #ResearchResults
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Our youngest learners are negatively impacted by constant teacher and staff turnover due to the chronic public underfunding of early childhood education programs. #Childcare and #Prek educators deserve #WorthyWages! Today is #WorthyWageDay—retweet to show your support. Image
Since 1992, individuals, organizations and educators have come together around May 1st to fight for #worthywages for #ChildCare and #PreK educators. Why are we fighting for the same thing 30 years later? #SolveChildCare
#Childcare workers continue to be one of the lowest-paid occupations nationwide. #PreK teachers and #ChildCare and #PreK directors are also subject to low wages #WorthyWages #SolveChildCare cscce.berkeley.edu/workforce-inde… @CSCCEUCB
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🔔Keep up with this thread as House Education begins hearing HB22-1295 on the state Department of #EarlyChildhood and #UniversalPreK! #COleg #COpolitics

We'll be providing live coverage of the hearing & testimony. Tune in here: sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00327/Harmony/…
@AlecGarnett says HB22-1295 will bridge fragmented programs to create seamless #earlychildhood experiences for all #Colorado families.

It will save parents money, enroll more kids in the high-quality programs that we know work, all while being easy to access.#COleg
@EmilyForCO -- "The quality of a child’s early experiences can either positively or negatively impact their life outcomes."

Current #earlychildhood programs are spread across different departments with different eligibility requirements and funding streams. #COleg
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🧵This thread is about the beneficiaries receiving food packages from our food drive for #Kunar province. ⛔️People in #Afghanistan R in worst situation than what we hear. If you can’t donate, RT/share in networks, spread it. @ASEELApp @NasratKhalid
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My team went to Tango Camp, a village where more than 400 families live. 50 families (15 widows & 35 ultra-poor families) were identified. The team will continue identifying more families for the food drive and will be added to this #Thread
#AfghanistanCrisis #Famine #Afghan
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The team went door to door & inside the houses. This little brave girl explained their financial situation. Her father goes out every morning in hopes to find work. He returns empty hands. They have little food to survive. Plz help such families with food. 3/X #SaveAfghanistan
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#Childcare #Mother #India

Among other oppressive forces working against women, one that is most difficult to face is "children need mother in early years".

This leads to exclusion of women from workforce for long periods.

Let's look at this assumption about mother's role.
A baby needs mother figure for attachment and nourishment. This is undeniable.

Key question is - How long?
In most traditional households this responsibility is continued literally till kids become adults and marry. !!
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Now taking over @SGarimella from @ARISEHub at @GeorgeInstIN. This #IWD2022 let's stand on behalf of women waste workers in India, to highlight their lives, livelihood and leadership.
#InternationalWomensDay2022 #AdvanceEquality
Are you #aware❓⤵️
#Womenwasteworkers in India work under grueling conditions & are exposed to various occupational hazards, including extreme weather conditions, contact with stray animals, exposure to toxins & risks of accidents, falls & injuries.
#IWD2022 #AdvanceEquality
#IWD2022 : #Reproductive & #sexualhealth needs are one of the major concerns of women waste workers which is disregarded in academic discourse & policy making.

👉Lack of availability & access to comprehensive #primaryhealthcare severely curtails utilization of health services! Women Waste Worker in IndiaA local healthcare facility
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Looking forward to what should be an interesting discussion about how we can make our economy & workplaces more inclusive for women with caring obligations #WhatWomenWant
CPP Co-Director @bjafranklin describes the "Care Penalty" - barriers that women face in entering the labour market due to juggling demands of caring responsibilities #WhatWomenWant
Next speaker @Dhochlaf elaborates on these challenges. Says that gender inequalities in the workplace are seen both in the gender pay gap, as well as the gathering of women in lower-paid jobs #WhatWomenWant
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"Throughout our history we’ve learned this lesson – when dictators do not pay a price for their aggression, they cause more chaos. They keep moving. And, the costs & threats to America & the world keep rising.

Excerpt from @POTUS @JoeBiden #SOTU address.

#Ukraine #Russia #Putin
"American diplomacy matters."

Excerpt from @POTUS @JoeBiden #SOTU address.

#Ukraine #Russia #Putin
"#Putin’s war was premeditated & unprovoked. He rejected efforts at diplomacy. He thought the West & @NATO wouldn’t respond. And, he thought he could divide us here at home.
Putin was wrong. We were ready."

Excerpt from @POTUS @JoeBiden's #SOTU address.

#Ukraine #Russia
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Tonight, during his #SOTU address, @POTUS will highlight the importance of #childcare & #preK for families and our economy, and he will call on Congress to take action to #SolveChildCare.

Follow along for coverage and commentary on the president's remarks.
One of @FLOTUS Jill Biden's guests for tonight's #SOTU will be Kezia Rodriguez, a mom of twin toddlers and a student at Bergen Community College, who is able to pursue an associate’s degree thanks to quality, affordable #childcare access. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…
News reports indicate @POTUS "will lay out specific practical measures that would reduce costs for families right now, including prescription drug costs and health care premiums, #childcare costs and energy costs."
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🕐 At 11 am PST we'll discuss rising #inflation, with tips on dealing with the highest consumer prices in a generation. Joining us are @lisquart of @econhardship, Penny Wang of @ConsumerReports and @joshbivens_DC of @Economicpolicy.
Follow via FB Live: fb.me/e/2hasWLEmc
Welcome to today's briefing, #Inflation, is it Eroding the #MiddleClass? You can follow the convo here @EthnicMediaSvc or via FB live at fb.me/e/2hasWLEmc
And you can learn more about the work of our speakers below:
Economic Hardship Reporting Project: economichardship.org
Consumer Reports: consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm
Economic Policy Institute: epi.org
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🧵 #BuildBackBetter immediately increases access to #childcare by increasing income eligibility right away. @ALG_G21 details state-by-state how the current system compares to the eligibility limit in the first year #BuildBackBetter Act. fal.cn/3lRF0
Under #CCDBG, families with incomes up to 85% SMI have access to #childcare assistance. But with limited resources, states often set their initial income eligibility below that.
#BuildBackBetter Act would expand eligibility from day one to 100 percent SMI. This means the maximum amount a family can earn and still receive assistance, would increase by thousands of dollars.
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The story of the #BuildBackBetter has yet to be written. Let’s examine the 50 Republican US Senators who are voting against lifting children out of poverty, education,elder care, affordable prescription drugs, child care & family leave? What does this mean for YOUR STATE? Image
#ALABAMA Sen. Richard Shelby is voting against the #ChildTaxCredit “The Center on Budget &Policy Priorities found making the program permanent would benefit 93% of #AL children,lift 162,000 #AL children above/closer to poverty line & benefit 480,000 #AL children under 17. Image
#ALABAMA Sen. Tommy Tuberville has offered you no solutions; he has admitted that he “wouldn’t have a clue” how to address the current pandemic and recently told people that $600 per week in federal unemployment benefits was just “too much.” al.com/news/2021/12/a… Image
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Alright, alright we're about to come in HOT with reasons to support #BuildBackBetter🔥🔥 This Act was passed by the U.S. House last month, but time's running short for the Senate to take it up as well. 🧵
Avg. annual cost of #childcare for one toddler in Kansas is $10k/yr 😳 With #BuildBackBetter, child care costs would decrease significantly for families of 9 in 10 young children in Kansas. What could these savings mean for you and your family? 🧵
#BuildBackBetter = UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY PRESCHOOL for 47,000 additional Kansas children, ages 3 and 4. Whether it’s public schools or childcare providers or Head Start. 🎒🖍️🎨
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1/ YES!!! My statement on the historic passage of paid family and medical leave and other care priorities in the Build Back Better Act (linked & below).

#paidleave
#paidleaveforall
#BuildBackBetterAct
#Childcare
#HCBS
#CareCantWait

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2/ “The United States is one step closer tonight to finally enacting a national paid family and medical leave program so that every working person can care for themselves, a new child or an ill loved one...
3/ Paid leave supports women’s full participation in the labor force. It boosts earnings, mitigates families’ costs, honors the caregiving that happens within our homes, promotes racial and economic justice, and shrinks health disparities....
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Report on #familychildcare supply is here!🎉 FCC educators face many barriers to entry & sustainability. The biggest? #ECE #policy challenges. But their strengths keep them going. Buckle up 🧵(1/n) bit.ly/3bj0gps

#solvechildcare #earlyedchat #childcare @JulietBromer
In this exploratory mixed method study, we asked 179 current/former regulated #familychildcare educators (FCCEs) across 4 states (CA, FL, MA, WI) about their experiences entering, staying in, and/or leaving the field, and we learned A LOT. (2/n)
ON LEAVING: 30 former FCCEs (small N, exploratory!) shared intersecting challenges w/ systems, economics, working conditions, & personal factors that contributed to their decisions to close their businesses (pre-COVID). Most mentioned at least 2/3 of the core challenges. (3/n)
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