When elected officials abandon our environment and ruin our natural resources, public health is endangered. I know the importance of providing a clean environment for our children I have attended more than one funeral for a child who has died from an asthma attack. – Gwen Moore
Ive been the co-chair of the Non-Partisan Womens Caucus and vice-chair for several years, taking a leadership role in this womens organization. – Gwen Moore
It is important for women to have a choice, to have an opportunity to plan their families, because if they dont, the Republicans have said this is an ownership society. You are on your own, and theyre going to begrudge that child everything, from WIC to a Pell Grant to health insurance. – Gwen Moore
As a former recipient of these services I can honestly say that the overwhelming majority of TANF recipients are hard-working Americans who are down on their luck, and just want an opportunity to better their lives and those of their family through work and access to education. – Gwen Moore
We can make a commitment to promote vegetables and fruits and whole grains on every part of every menu. We can make portion sizes smaller and emphasize quality over quantity. And we can help create a culture – imagine this – where our kids ask for healthy options instead of resisting them. – Michelle Obama