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Home » Monthly Archive for: ‘September, 2011’

A Mom's Pride and Worry

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Judith A. Ross|Posted in: activism, Guest Bloggers, Mercury Poisoning, politics, pollution|
A Mom's Pride and Worry

This is a guest post from Judith Ross: This morning I watched my 25-year-old son head out for a job interview. Dressed in crisp grey slacks, a shirt and tie, and some shiny new shoes, his face glowed with optimism. If he gets it, this job will keep him busy for the next few months …

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Mothers Intent On Activism

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Jill Miller Zimon|Posted in: activism, politics, pollution, social justice|
Mothers Intent On Activism

In the book, Mothers' of Intention: How Women and Social Media Are Revolutionizing Politics In America, author, journalist, political analyst, and Pundit Mom, Joanne Bamberger writes from experience. In a Moms Clean Air Force exclusive interview, Bamberger tells moms why… Having an opinion never goes out of style. MCAF: What made you become an activist? …

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Surprising Facts About Latino Voters

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Moms Clean Air Force|Posted in: Latino Community, politics, pollution|
Surprising Facts About Latino Voters

This is a guest post from Arturo Sandoval – Executive Director, Latino Sustainability Institute Sometimes communities are put into neatly defined categories and politicians work hard to keep them there. Why? Because it's easier to develop policy when people are easily defined. But a new poll commissioned by the Latino Sustainability Institute and Project New …

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Senator Udall: Moms Matter More Than Ever

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Moms Clean Air Force|Posted in: asthma, coal, dads, Economics, Guest Bloggers, Mercury Poisoning, politics, pollution|
Senator Udall: Moms Matter More Than Ever

Moms Clean Air Force loves to hear from political leadership. Here's a guest post from Senator Tom Udall of New Mexico. His message that moms' voices matter – is so important as we ask our Senators to fight the TRAIN Act. Thank you, Senator Udall,  for your support for clean air! A child playing outside …

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"If You Can't Breathe, You Can't Work"

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Marcia G. Yerman|Posted in: activism, asthma, dads, Economics, Mercury Poisoning, politics, pollution|
"If You Can't Breathe, You Can't Work"

On Wednesday, September 21, Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairperson of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, held a press conference to discuss concerns about protecting landmark environmental laws. Joining her were EPW Members Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), public health representatives, and voices from the asthma

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The "Lethal Legislators" Supporting the TRAIN Act

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Dominique Browning|Posted in: activism, politics, pollution|
The "Lethal Legislators" Supporting the TRAIN Act

If you've been wondering about who cares more about protecting polluters than protecting children, here's an excerpt from our friends over at NRDC; a post on who voted for the TRAIN wreck of a bill, aimed right at our children's health. Join Moms Clean Air Force and take urgent action: Tell your Senator to vote …

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One Mom's Story Of The Real Costs Of Asthma

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Molly Rauch|Posted in: asthma, Economics, pollution|
One Mom's Story Of The Real Costs Of Asthma

Asthma is only one of many health problems related to air pollution. But it’s a big one. According to statistics compiled by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, approximately 34 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma; 9 million of those are children under 18. Asthma is responsible for 13 million missed school days …

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Naptime Activism

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Dominique Browning|Posted in: activism, asthma, pollution|
Naptime Activism

No one knows busy better than a mom. I've got dear friends who have just had twins, and after a day with the infants, I'm exhausted. And I don't have night duty. I remember those days as a young mother – I couldn't even find time to wash my hair, and I would get to …

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Ozone Threats: 5 Things You Need To Know

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Katy Farber|Posted in: asthma, politics, pollution|
Ozone Threats: 5 Things You Need To Know

Many of you have heard about President Obama's recent decision to pull new EPA regulations on ozone, or smog, in America. EPA head administrator, Lisa Jackson and her agency supported and hoped to move forward on these regulations to protect the public health. They would have saved 1,500 to 12,000 lives, prevented thousands of cases …

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Why Air Pollution is Worse for Black Children

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Moms Clean Air Force|Posted in: activism, African-American Community, asthma, coal, Mercury Poisoning, pollution, resources, social justice|
Why Air Pollution is Worse for Black Children

We want to share an excellent article from the National Black Child Development Institute by our own Moms Clean Air Force blogger, Gina Carroll. Here's how it begins: If you knew that someone’s actions threaten the lives of your children every single day, would you be upset? If you knew that someone was sacrificing the …

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