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Ayanna Pressley: It is incumbent upon us all to treat mothers with the dignity, respect, and care that they deserve—and that means…

On the recordJuly 18, 2026
It is incumbent upon us all to treat mothers with the dignity, respect, and care that they deserve—and that means tackling the maternal morbidity crisis head on.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Calling for action on maternal health issues.

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