#MomTheVote is a social media campaign to inspire and energize every mom in the U.S. to use the power of her vote to make a difference in her life, her family’s life, her community, and the world her children will grow up in.
Every mom wants the best for herself and for her family
Throughout this election season, the What to Expect Project will use the hashtag #MomTheVote to inspire and energize every mom to use the power of her voice to make a difference. We’ll break down issues and policies that impact the health, safety, security and economic wellbeing of you and your kids — now, and in the future — including health care, child care and paid family leave.
- MOTHERHOOD IS THE ULTIMATE SISTERHOOD
- #MomTheVote is about encouraging our fellow moms to vote
- not telling them who to vote for (or against)
How do we help make this goal a reality?
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Enable
To empower you to speak up on issues and vote for candidates who vote for you and your family.
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Centralize
To focus on positive change instead of negative partisanship.
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Streamline
Make voting as easy and accessible as possible.
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Clarify
To clear up confusion and sort out facts.
Knowledge is power. Voting is power. Having the knowledge to make informed voting decisions is more powerful still.
Heidi Murkoff, Founder
Hope through action. Hope through advocacy. Hope through the vote.
Throughout this election season and beyond, join us in using the hashtag #MomTheVote to spread the word about the importance of voting — because the power of your vote can make your life happier, healthier, less stressful and more secure.
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My babies deserve the world.
Imma do whatever it takes to make sure they can have it.
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P.S. Did you mew today? Zayn would like to know 😂
Last October, I advocated in the White House with momsrising mamasconpoder. It was just days after October 7th, and I remember thinking our visit would likely be compromised because of rising violence in the Middle East that would monopolize key leaders.
It was an extremely painful realization that today, 194 days later, as I’m back in DC with momsrising mamasconpoder, I WANT NOTHING MORE than leaders in DC to put their attention to Palestine / Israel by ending military aid to Israel, calling for an immediate and permanant cease fire, releasing all hostages and political prisoners & ending the occupation!
BUT, that sure hasn’t happened yet so to that end we will keep making calls, writing letters, showing up in the streets, and using the power of our pocketbooks to bring about the peace & liberation we demand.
And still, today I am honored to be back with the good people at momsrising mamasconpoder to ensure childcare, early childhood education, and care infrastructure of all kinds are top of mind for our elected officials during this crucial election year.
Showing up for children here is showing up for children everywhere because our liberation depends on EVERYONE having what they need — and deserve — to be free and thrive.
We’ll be meeting with “childcare champions” later today. Who do you think that includes from Congress? Better question … are the toddler awards creepy or cute (last slide) 🤓
And finally - while our lives are interconnected & our struggles shared - I can’t help but think how VASTLY different the concerns top of my mind are from the concerns of mothers in Palestine - and in all places where death, famine, violence, occupation and weaponized power loom large.
May we all be free.
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🕥When I was thinking about "what's next" in 2018, abigaildisney told me about an organization that organizes political moms (!) She connected me to Joan Blades, who founded the organization momsrising. After interviewing Joan for Raising Imagination, I was intrigued.
🕥At a #ClosetheCamps Rally outside middlechurch the following year, I met ladydeelg, wearing the unmistakable "M" tee. We became fast friends in the political + parenting space.
🕥In 2023, I began organizing with Moms Rising. On my first trip to DC, I burst into tears when I walked into a hotel room and a crib was set up and waiting for me. That, after also being asked what my childcare costs would be so they could send a stipend and if I needed a fridge for milk, simultaneously overwhelmed AND UNDERWHELMED as the millions of times mothers' needs aren't addressed came flooding to mind.
🕥Tonight, I am hosting a Moms Rising event in NYC with a powerful mother I've met in the movement, dellahsjubilation and ladydeelg. ❤️
❗️In a world where change feels impossible and the grief overwhelming, I am focusing hyper-local and on issues where I believe we CAN make progress. How we invest in a care culture, specifically in supporting early childcare and parents, is one of those places.
❗️We have a few spots left if you're in NYC and would like to come and learn about the "Moms Seal of Approval," a critical tool in this election season.
✔️The Moms Seal of Approval is a mom made, mom approved questionnaire for candidates for office + current ones to show a firm commitment to real solutions to the child care crisis.
It centers on a commitment to working in partnership with families and early educators to advance child care policy change that upholds 3 core components of comprehensive solutions:
Affordability, Access, and Quality.
Currently, over 80 candidates signed on from across the country, including 3 from NYC (any guesses as to who?)
Tonight, we'll be pressuring two more NYC reps to sign on, and indulging in self-care, a critical component of community and movement building.
Feel free to bring the kids (there'll be an educator for extra help). Link to RSVP in stories.
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