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Guns are the leading cause of death for American children. There have been more mass shootings in 2023 than days of the year. Gun violence has stolen too many futures, robbed too many of their lives, and has destroyed too many communities. Across the country, Vote Mama alumni have introduced legislation to address the critical need for gun safety reform, but we need more of our nation’s leaders to step up. Inaction is a policy choice, and it is a deadly one. - Trump was indicted on 34 counts of federal crimes such as illegally financing and influencing the presidential campaign. These charges show that nobody, even a former president, is above the law. But we can’t ignore the continued efforts from the far right to undermine our democracy. It’s going to take all us to protect our democracy from election-deniers and extremists who want to overturn it from within. We can’t let our guard down, not even for a second. - Republicans remain ruthless when it comes to attacks on our reproductive rights. After a federal judge in Texas ruled to invalidate the FDA’s 23-year old approval of the abortion pill Mifepristone a few weeks ago, the Supreme Court is expected to affirm the outlawing of the drug as early as today. Mifepristone, which is currently used in more than half of pregnancy terminations in the U.S., has been a lifeline for those who lost access to abortion procedures following last year’s SCOTUS overturning of Roe v. Wade. This newest ruling is an assault on bodily autonomy that will have even more devastating impacts felt by women across the country. But despite the obstacles and attacks being launched at us from the far-right, there are plenty of opportunities to fight back. It’s more critical than ever that we elect and support pro-choice, Democratic moms who will protect our rights and champion the issues that matter — up and down the ballot. Take a look at what we've been up to this month: --------------------------------------------------------------- IN THE FIGHT FOR EQUALITY: - Black Maternal Health Week took place April 11-17, which recognizes the state of Black maternal health. Among developed nations, the U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate — with Black women facing disproportionately high rates that are 3x higher than their white counterparts. This is one of the many reasons why doula support is so critical as a proven way to combat maternal mortality rates. A doula is a trained professional that provides physical and emotional support before, during, and after childbirth. Doulas understand the physical, social, and emotional impacts of systemic racism and how it impacts maternal health, providing essential care to Black women and moms of color who might otherwise go without that support. Our Chief Program Officer Sarah Hague has been making trips to Albany to work with Vote Mama alum State Senator Samra Brouk who is advocating for groundbreaking legislation that would secure equitable Medicare reimbursement for doulas across New York state. [Sarah & Samra - Doula - Albany]( - Asian American National Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Equal Pay Day was also this month on April 5 — a day that symbolizes how far into the year AANHPI women must work to catch up to what white, non-Hispanic men earned in the previous year. In 2022, AANHPI women workers made an average of 80 cents for every dollar compared to their white, non-Hispanic male counterparts. We've got to close the gender pay gap. [Learn more about AANHPI equal pay and help advocate for necessary solutions to address these injustices >>]( [Grace Meng AANHPI Equal Pay Tweet]( --------------------------------------------------------------- ENDORSEMENT UPDATE: We’re gearing up to launch our official endorsement applications in May! We’re seeking pro-choice, Democratic mamas who will elevate the voices of our communities and champion truly family-friendly legislation. That means prioritizing issues like maternal health, reproductive freedom, common-sense gun reform, environmental justice, trans rights, equitable education, fair representation, and more. Do you know someone who should run for office? [Make sure to forward this newsletter or encourage them to sign-up for our Vote Mama email list to stay in the loop and receive updates on our official application process! >>]( [SIGN UP HERE →]( --------------------------------------------------------------- EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: Yesterday, we hosted an event in NYC to celebrate Vote Mama’s 4th anniversary! We were joined by wonderful supporters and special guests who helped amplify the accomplishments and work of our Vote Mama candidates, alumni, and staff — as well as the current fights that we’re in and the urgent need to elect more fearless Democratic mamas to office. [Liuba, Grace Lee, Event Attendees 4th Anniversary]( [Pictured: Vote Mama Founder & CEO Liuba Grechen Shirley (center) Assemblymember Grace Lee (Liuba’s right), and attendees at our 4th anniversary event in NYC on April 20, 2023] --------------------------------------------------------------- VOTE MAMA IRL: There is a ton of work that our Vote Mama team is doing in real life (IRL). We do so much more than just endorse and help elect pro-choice Democratic moms. We continue to provide additional support once our moms are elected, and our team also advocates for these important family-forward initiatives on the ground. Recently, our fearless Founder and CEO, Liuba Grechen Shirley, testified before the FEC to champion Campaign Funds for Childcare. [Watch the video clip of Liuba here! >>]( " [Liuba Testimony FEC]( --------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT OUR MOVEMENT: There is no such thing as an off-year in this work. We’re gearing up for new endorsements in both 2023 and 2024 elections, laying the foundation in battleground states, and working hard to defend our rights against right-wing assaults. We aren’t your average organization. We are a team of advocates who are truly committed to making a difference. And we rely on grassroots supporters like you every month to fuel our movement. You’re a critical part of this coalition, and we recognize all of our members like you as part of this team.[Will you consider chipping in $25 or anything you can right now to propel our movement forward? Pitch in now! >>]( If you've saved payment info with ActBlue Express Lane, we will process your gift instantly with one click! 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