Funding the Resistance

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As many of the tax withholding changes from the GOP’s tax bill come into effect, you might start seeing your taxes go down (although your personal tax situation will vary, and this is not permanent). Employers have until February 15 to start using the new withholding tables. 

Let’s start this week with an intro exercise: check your most recent pay stub against your December 2017 pay stubs. Are there any changes? If not, you can ask your employer to see when the new rates will go into effect.

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Reproductive Rights are Human Rights

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In stark contrast to similar countries, the maternal mortality rate in the US has been rising over the last 30 years. Every pregnant woman in the US deserves a high standard of care, but care is fragmented by income and race. Today, we’re going to focus on improving healthcare for all gestational parents.

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Standing Up for Dreamers

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The Trump administration's draconian stance on immigration puts millions of lives in danger. From calling certain countries "shitholes"to advocating for a 50% reduction in immigration, Trump has pushed the dialog on American immigration from conservatism to plain white supremacist. There are over 37 million immigrants in the US: they are our neighbors, friends, and family. In this edition of MCW we tackle the nativist rhetoric that has invaded our conversations and find ways for us all to support the immigrants in our lives.

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