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Growing Power, Building Community: Mothers Out Front Training for Trainers Retreat in Nashville

In May, Mothers Out Front hosted an inspiring in-person training retreat called “Training for Trainers.” Member leaders and staff gathered in Nashville, TN, for four days of learning, connection, and community building. The retreat was designed to educate and empower our member leaders, providing them with the tools to organize impactful campaigns, manage teams, foster

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Experts Say Dominion Fails to Prove Reliability Need for Chesterfield Gas Plant

Source: Roberto Roldan / VPM News File For immediate release: July 25, 2025 Contact: Kia Smith, kia.smith@mothersoutfront.org CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Today, on behalf of Appalachian Voices, Mothers Out Front, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Southern Environmental Law Center filed testimony from Telos Energy before the Virginia State Corporation Commission showing that

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A group of protesters holding a sign in opposition of Project Maple in Croton-On-Hudson

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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A group of protesters in Dutchess County

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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