As part of May Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ll talk to the co-founder and executive director of the Moms Mental Health Initiative—which is dedicated to helping women who face issues during pregnancy and the postpartum period. We’ll tackle the stigma associated with having depression or doubts in early parenthood, and discuss how to improve access to resources.
Much like UpNorthNews and Civic Media, the League of Women Voters is also dedicated to helping voters feel empowered rather than overwhelmed — by sharing fact-based information about government and encouraging more participation in civic events. Executive Director Debra Cronmiller talks about what her members do in these spaces between elections.
Plus, Civic Media News Director Terry Bell has 3 Things to Know to start the week.
Kate and Nicole from Motherhood for Good have some ideas on how to do nice things for all the mothers out there besides flowers and brunch. These things can make the world better, safer, and more connected. And Civic Media news director Terry Bell has the “3 Things You Should Know” to start the week.
It shouldn’t be this hard for the Wisconsin Legislature to share tax revenue with local governments so that important services can take place. Unfortunately, a power-hungry Republican majority has been strangling local budgets and interfering with local decision-making. Democratic state Sen. Jeff Smith, who was previously a town chairman, offers perspective on what’s gone wrong and the best way to make it right. Also: Terry Bell with ‘3 Things to Know’ to start the week.
Before he retires shortly, Matt Rothschild of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign wants to get a few things off his chest—especially the plea that we not normalize the way our elections have been hijacked by high-dollar, outside groups.