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Trump Administration’s Assault on Children’s Well-being Overshadow “Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy”

The Trump Administration’s Department of Health and Human Services released a much-awaited strategy report today, detailing more than 100 proposals for actions to improve American children’s health. While there are promising ideas in this report, it is primarily a list of ideas rather than a coherent action plan for child wellness, and does not include limiting pesticides and ultraprocessed foods.

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Sun Day Solar Series: Solar Is Cheap, But What Does That Mean for My Family?

You’ve probably read the headlines proclaiming that solar is now the cheapest form of electricity in history. That sounds amazing, right? But as moms managing grocery bills, school supplies, and rising energy costs, we have to ask, is it cheap for families like mine or cheap for utility companies and big developers only? The answer is: both—but in different ways. Let’s break it down.

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Sun Day Solar Series: Is Solar Safe for My Family

When it comes to health, solar energy does more than just protect us from immediate pollutants. By reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, solar energy can help tackle the larger, more insidious health risks associated with climate change. As the global climate warms, we face an increase in extreme weather events like heat waves, wildfires, and floods—all of which have devastating consequences for public health.

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Moms Take a Stand Against Fossils Fuels in Croton-on-Hudson

Photo cred: Food and Water Watch Fossil fuel company Enbridge has recently proposed expanding a fracked gas pipeline through Northern Westchester, NY, known as Project Maple. However, moms showed up to put a stop to it. On June 25, 2025, the Croton-on-Hudson Board of Trustees voted to pass a resolution opposing Project Maple. This project

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Empowered to Lead: Highlights from Our June Leadership Academy

On Saturday, June 14, Mothers Out Front (MOF)  hosted an engaging virtual Leadership Academy training that brought together 15 passionate members from across the country — from California to Rhode Island, Virginia to Iowa — all united by a commitment to build a healthier, more just future for our kids.  This session focused on the

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Our Power, Our Planet — Mothers Defending Climate Progress

Our Power, Our Planet — Mothers Defending Climate Progress This Earth Day, we are honoring 55 years of climate action and environmental progress. In 1970, mothers, fathers, students, teachers, neighbors, and families took to the streets for the very first Earth Day. Growing concerns over air and water pollution motivated them to mobilize and take

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Growing Environmental Leaders: A Mother’s Guide to Black History Month Reading

As mothers organizing for climate justice, we know that today’s stories shape the next generation of problem solvers and environmental stewards. When we read with our children about Black environmental leaders, past and present, we’re not just celebrating history but building the foundation for a more equitable and sustainable future. Nature for Our Littlest Ones

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Trash the Incinerator Campaign Success in Dutchess County

Mothers Out Front Dutchess is thrilled to share that our 2024 Trash the Incinerator Campaign has been a big success! Thank you for all your advocacy during this campaign. On December 9, 2024, the Dutchess County Legislature unanimously approved an amendment to the 2025 County Budget allocating $75,000 to hire a Waste Reduction and Diversion

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