Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate yourself, your mom, caregivers, and all of the women who shape your lives. Whether with flowers, heartfelt cards, or going out for brunch, we at Mothers Out Front wish you a joyful celebration! We believe this day is about more than appreciation. It’s also a powerful opportunity […]
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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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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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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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On Thursday, November 14, the Massachusetts House of Representatives voted to pass their transformative climate bill by 125 to 17. The bill addresses critical barriers to achieving the state’s climate goals and introduces powerful tools to advance climate justice, renewable energy development, and clean transportation. Prioritizing Short-Term Gas Pipeline Repairs Mothers Out Front Massachusetts (MA)
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 27, 2024 Contact: Kia Smith, kia.smith@mothersoutfront.org Bella Cockerell, bella.cockerell@mothersoutfront.org Mothers Out Front New York Creates Space for Moms and Caregivers During Climate Week NYC NEW YORK (September 27, 2024) – Last week, Mothers Out Front New York hosted over 90 mothers, caregivers and others at two events during Climate Week NYC.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 13, 2024 Contact: Kia Smith, kia.smith@mothersoutfront.org Over 250 Schools and Playgrounds Near Gas Leaks in Boston and Chelsea: Mothers Out Front, Conservation Law Foundation and Others Sue National Grid for Gas Leaks, Violating Federal and State Laws “Dangerous and potentially explosive gas is actively leaking near 258 schools and playgrounds in
In May of 2024, Croton Harmon school district voters approved the purchase of an electric school bus. This will be the fifth electric school bus purchased by the district. Croton Harmon was one of the first school districts in New York State to go electric, thanks in large part to the work of the Northern
On May 31, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $96 million to New York State schools through its Clean School Bus Rebate Program to replace more than 350 existing fossil fuel buses with clean, electric buses. The Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns, located in Tarrytown, NY, was awarded $1.02 million
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