Cynthia Changyit Levin she/her
@ccylevin.bsky.social
Mom. Activist. Author of "From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started" and the upcoming “Advocacy Made Easy.”
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My new book "Advocacy Made Easy" is now available wherever books are sold! Join me for a live author interview TODAY Wed 10/29 at 1PM ET/12 PM CT. YouTube live link is at my website www.AdvocacyMadeEasy.com where you can also buy autgographed copies. #MomSky #BookLaunch #AdvocacyMadeEasy
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🚨Take Action🚨: The health & security of our families is not a political game. By allowing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits to expire, 20 million Americans could be forced into a financial crisis. Tell Congress: restore ACA tax credits NOW!
#MomSky
#MomSky
Tell Congress: Restore Health Care Subsidies Now
The health and security of our families is not a political game. By allowing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits to expire, 20 million Americans could be forced into a financial...
action.momsrising.org
December 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
🚨Take Action🚨: The health & security of our families is not a political game. By allowing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits to expire, 20 million Americans could be forced into a financial crisis. Tell Congress: restore ACA tax credits NOW!
#MomSky
#MomSky
Reposting this blog abt anger in advocacy from a year ago bc we have even more 2B angry abt this year. Glad I chose the route to "channel anger" instead of letting anger control me. 1st way is a sustainable way to work for justice. 2nd leads to utter burnout #MomSky @momsrising.org #AdvocacyMadeEasy
How Should I Use My Anger in My Advocacy?
Image: Cynthia's fist raised in front of the U.S.
ccylevin.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Reposting this blog abt anger in advocacy from a year ago bc we have even more 2B angry abt this year. Glad I chose the route to "channel anger" instead of letting anger control me. 1st way is a sustainable way to work for justice. 2nd leads to utter burnout #MomSky @momsrising.org #AdvocacyMadeEasy
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Women make the holidays magical. Not because of vibes or aesthetics, but because of unpaid labor, emotional planning, budgeting, cooking, decorating, gift tracking, and keeping everyone alive and regulated. Magic is just competence with lipstick and exhaustion. #Pinks #Momsky
an illustration of three women with the words empowered women empower women
ALT: an illustration of three women with the words empowered women empower women
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December 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
From my post "Yes,America,There is a Democracy":
"2026 is the year that we need to use every advocacy legislation & election campaign tool available to sweep out our government w the vigor of an auntie cleaning house B4 ChineseNewYear."
It's me. I'm that auntie.
#MomSky #AdvocacyMadeEasy #MomPower
"2026 is the year that we need to use every advocacy legislation & election campaign tool available to sweep out our government w the vigor of an auntie cleaning house B4 ChineseNewYear."
It's me. I'm that auntie.
#MomSky #AdvocacyMadeEasy #MomPower
Yes, America, There is a Democracy
...if we can keep it.
ccylevin.substack.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
From my post "Yes,America,There is a Democracy":
"2026 is the year that we need to use every advocacy legislation & election campaign tool available to sweep out our government w the vigor of an auntie cleaning house B4 ChineseNewYear."
It's me. I'm that auntie.
#MomSky #AdvocacyMadeEasy #MomPower
"2026 is the year that we need to use every advocacy legislation & election campaign tool available to sweep out our government w the vigor of an auntie cleaning house B4 ChineseNewYear."
It's me. I'm that auntie.
#MomSky #AdvocacyMadeEasy #MomPower
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Two MomsRising storytellers testified before @housedemocrats.bsky.social about the very real costs of Republicans' reckless policies and the worsening affordability crisis. #MomSky
December 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Two MomsRising storytellers testified before @housedemocrats.bsky.social about the very real costs of Republicans' reckless policies and the worsening affordability crisis. #MomSky
The Trump administration has proposed two new rules that would effectively ban gender-affirming care for all transgender youth, even in states where such care is legal. Here’s what you can do to try and stop them. mombian.com/2025/12/19/p...
Proposed Federal Rules Would Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth in Every State - Mombian
The Trump administration has proposed two new rules that would effectively ban gender-affirming care for all transgender youth, even in states where such care is legal. Here's what you can do to try a...
mombian.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
"Yes, America, there is a democracy..if we can keep it" My reflections on the need to do more to protect our #democracy in 2026 ccylevin.substack.com/publish/post...
#MomSky #AdvocacyMadeEasy #MomPower @momsrising.org @resultsorg.bsky.social @bread4theworld.bsky.social @littlelobbyists.com
#MomSky #AdvocacyMadeEasy #MomPower @momsrising.org @resultsorg.bsky.social @bread4theworld.bsky.social @littlelobbyists.com
Yes, America, there is a democracy
...if we can keep it.
ccylevin.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"Yes, America, there is a democracy..if we can keep it" My reflections on the need to do more to protect our #democracy in 2026 ccylevin.substack.com/publish/post...
#MomSky #AdvocacyMadeEasy #MomPower @momsrising.org @resultsorg.bsky.social @bread4theworld.bsky.social @littlelobbyists.com
#MomSky #AdvocacyMadeEasy #MomPower @momsrising.org @resultsorg.bsky.social @bread4theworld.bsky.social @littlelobbyists.com
"A bookstore isn’t just a commercial fulfillment center. It can be an educational center shaping the ideas and soul of a community." My Top 5 reasons to shop at yr local indie bookstore! ccylevin.substack.com/p/five-reaso... #MomSky #BookSky #AdvocacyMadeEasy #ShopLocal @leftbankbooks.bsky.social
Five Reasons to #ShopLocal from Independent Bookstores
Have you seen the phrase “Shop Local!” posted on signs around shopping districts during the holiday shopping season?
ccylevin.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:07 AM
"A bookstore isn’t just a commercial fulfillment center. It can be an educational center shaping the ideas and soul of a community." My Top 5 reasons to shop at yr local indie bookstore! ccylevin.substack.com/p/five-reaso... #MomSky #BookSky #AdvocacyMadeEasy #ShopLocal @leftbankbooks.bsky.social
How fun that an Illinois friend was traveling to see family in Missouri and happened to see my LTE about global vaccines in the Columbia Missourian paper! #AdvocacyMadeEasy #MomPower #MomSky @resultsorg.bsky.social @onecampaign.bsky.social #VaccinesWork
December 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
How fun that an Illinois friend was traveling to see family in Missouri and happened to see my LTE about global vaccines in the Columbia Missourian paper! #AdvocacyMadeEasy #MomPower #MomSky @resultsorg.bsky.social @onecampaign.bsky.social #VaccinesWork
NO PARENT SHOULD RECEIVE THIS TEXT
OUR HEARTS BREAK AND HOPE HOPE FOR THE VICTIMS WHO ARE IN CRITICAL CONDITIONS
This should not happen
Make it stop...Guns 🙏😪
OUR HEARTS BREAK AND HOPE HOPE FOR THE VICTIMS WHO ARE IN CRITICAL CONDITIONS
This should not happen
Make it stop...Guns 🙏😪
December 14, 2025 at 5:03 AM
When you talk about mass shootings in certain communities you have to ask which one. Because we have too many cities that have experienced more than one.
The same holds true for too many kids. When you ask them about their experience with a mass shooting, they have to ask you back…
Which one?
The same holds true for too many kids. When you ask them about their experience with a mass shooting, they have to ask you back…
Which one?
December 14, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Add your name now to call on Congress to pass the Dream Act and the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act — because our families, communities, and economy can’t wait. #DreamAct action.momsrising.org/sign/immigra... #MomSky #MomPower #AdvocacyMadeEasy
Add your name now to call on Congress to pass the Dream Act and the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act — because our families, communities, and economy can’t wait.
SIGN NOW: DREAMers, TPS recipients & Asylees deserve stability & dignity!
action.momsrising.org
December 11, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Add your name now to call on Congress to pass the Dream Act and the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act — because our families, communities, and economy can’t wait. #DreamAct action.momsrising.org/sign/immigra... #MomSky #MomPower #AdvocacyMadeEasy
Looking for LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books about the winter holidays? Check out these picture books—including two brand-new ones for Christmas and Hanukkah—plus a few middle grade titles that would also make great family read-alouds for younger children! #BookSky Reviews: mombian.com/2025/12/08/1...
17 LGBTQ-Inclusive Kids' Books About the Winter Holidays - Mombian
Looking for LGBTQ-inclusive kids' books about the winter holidays? Check out these picture books---including two brand-new ones for Christmas and Hanukkah---plus a few middle grade titles that would a...
mombian.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Looking for LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books about the winter holidays? Check out these picture books—including two brand-new ones for Christmas and Hanukkah—plus a few middle grade titles that would also make great family read-alouds for younger children! #BookSky Reviews: mombian.com/2025/12/08/1...
17 LGBTQ-Inclusive Kids' Books About the Winter Holidays - Mombian
Looking for LGBTQ-inclusive kids' books about the winter holidays? Check out these picture books---including two brand-new ones for Christmas and Hanukkah---plus a few middle grade titles that would a...
mombian.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Looking for LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books about the winter holidays? Check out these picture books—including two brand-new ones for Christmas and Hanukkah—plus a few middle grade titles that would also make great family read-alouds for younger children! #BookSky Reviews: mombian.com/2025/12/08/1...
My letter in @kansascity.com called "Kelly's Care" in response to the governor of Kansas Laura Kelly calling for compassionate leadership. MO&KS friends, pls print & send it to your members of Congress! #MomSky #AdvocacyMadeEasy #MomPower @resultsorg.bsky.social @bread4theworld.bsky.social
No mas: Stop with the bullying and crass language, Mr. President | Opinion
A Kansas City resident denounces Donald Trump’s insults and urges Congress and the courts to address his behavior. From our readers:
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December 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
My letter in @kansascity.com called "Kelly's Care" in response to the governor of Kansas Laura Kelly calling for compassionate leadership. MO&KS friends, pls print & send it to your members of Congress! #MomSky #AdvocacyMadeEasy #MomPower @resultsorg.bsky.social @bread4theworld.bsky.social
My book is now at @leftbankbooks.bsky.social in St. Louis. It's is the most progressive bookstore in STL, so I'm proud to have #AdvocacyMadeEasy among their curated collection of books to help readers deepen understanding & leap into action! Order online www.left-bank.com/book/9798887... #MomSky
December 6, 2025 at 10:54 PM
My book is now at @leftbankbooks.bsky.social in St. Louis. It's is the most progressive bookstore in STL, so I'm proud to have #AdvocacyMadeEasy among their curated collection of books to help readers deepen understanding & leap into action! Order online www.left-bank.com/book/9798887... #MomSky
#STL friends: I'll be selling my books at our local #Democratic holiday party tonight. Come support them & pick up autographed books from me for holiday presents to build up our activism in 2026! #MomSky #AdvocacyMadeEasy #MomPower
December 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
#STL friends: I'll be selling my books at our local #Democratic holiday party tonight. Come support them & pick up autographed books from me for holiday presents to build up our activism in 2026! #MomSky #AdvocacyMadeEasy #MomPower
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2026 is going to be a BIG YEAR. This new guide from @ccylevin.bsky.social, based on her personal experience as a mom advocate, is a great holiday stocking stuffer to help prepare family and friends to get off their butts as we head into the midterms!! #MomSky
www.changyit.com/books
www.changyit.com/books
December 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
2026 is going to be a BIG YEAR. This new guide from @ccylevin.bsky.social, based on her personal experience as a mom advocate, is a great holiday stocking stuffer to help prepare family and friends to get off their butts as we head into the midterms!! #MomSky
www.changyit.com/books
www.changyit.com/books
The Novel Neighbor in St Louis now carries my book "Advocacy Made Easy!" They're my favorite independent bookstore in St. Louis. If you're local, go visit and pick up a copy of my book. If they're out, tell them to order more :) @novelneighbor.bsky.social #MomSky #AdvocacyMadeEasy
December 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The Novel Neighbor in St Louis now carries my book "Advocacy Made Easy!" They're my favorite independent bookstore in St. Louis. If you're local, go visit and pick up a copy of my book. If they're out, tell them to order more :) @novelneighbor.bsky.social #MomSky #AdvocacyMadeEasy
Today is #GivingTuesday and the St. Louis Area Foodbank will make your donation go 3X as far FOR TODAY ONLY! Pls join me at my online fundraising campaign for my goal to raise $2000 before the end of the year! Click here for my donation webpage: www.justgiving.com/page/ccylevi... #MomSky #MomPower
December 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Today is #GivingTuesday and the St. Louis Area Foodbank will make your donation go 3X as far FOR TODAY ONLY! Pls join me at my online fundraising campaign for my goal to raise $2000 before the end of the year! Click here for my donation webpage: www.justgiving.com/page/ccylevi... #MomSky #MomPower
US investment in fighting HIV/AIDS has helped save over 26 million lives. But there is still more work that needs to be done to keep the world on track to end the epidemic for good. Join me in emailing Congress today! act.one.org/letter/congr... #AdvocacyMadeEasy #MomSky @onecampaign.bsky.social
Tell Congress: we can end the HIV/AIDS epidemic
We need your help to keep the world on track to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic for good. Email your elected officials now.
act.one.org
December 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
US investment in fighting HIV/AIDS has helped save over 26 million lives. But there is still more work that needs to be done to keep the world on track to end the epidemic for good. Join me in emailing Congress today! act.one.org/letter/congr... #AdvocacyMadeEasy #MomSky @onecampaign.bsky.social
My letter in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch today. The decision isn't pumpkin vs sweet potato pie for families in need...it's rent vs food. We need #SNAP #WIC & #Medicaid cuts restored
@momsrising.org @resultsorg.bsky.social
#MomPower #MomSky #AdvocacyMadeEasy #nutrition
@momsrising.org @resultsorg.bsky.social
#MomPower #MomSky #AdvocacyMadeEasy #nutrition
Letter: The SNAP crisis isn't over. Missouri's reps must fight for funding.
I wish every family in our country could be having fun food decisions like the article “Sweet potato or pumpkin? The Thanksgiving pie debate” (Nov. 25) presented. Sadly, the temporary
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December 1, 2025 at 2:22 AM
My letter in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch today. The decision isn't pumpkin vs sweet potato pie for families in need...it's rent vs food. We need #SNAP #WIC & #Medicaid cuts restored
@momsrising.org @resultsorg.bsky.social
#MomPower #MomSky #AdvocacyMadeEasy #nutrition
@momsrising.org @resultsorg.bsky.social
#MomPower #MomSky #AdvocacyMadeEasy #nutrition
Did u have a meal on Thanksgiving? If yes, count yourself lucky & pls consider helping me raise $2000 on my online fundraiser for the St. Louis Area Foodbank to give the gift of nutrition beyond the holiday. MATCHING DONATIONS END ON 11/30. We're over 1/2 to goal! #MomSky #MomPower #AdvocacyMadeEasy
Cynthia's fundraiser for St Louis Area Food Bank Inc
Help Cynthia Levin raise money to support St Louis Area Food Bank Inc
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November 29, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Did u have a meal on Thanksgiving? If yes, count yourself lucky & pls consider helping me raise $2000 on my online fundraiser for the St. Louis Area Foodbank to give the gift of nutrition beyond the holiday. MATCHING DONATIONS END ON 11/30. We're over 1/2 to goal! #MomSky #MomPower #AdvocacyMadeEasy
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An incredibly important read from our friend @seemiaroll.bsky.social
"Obtaining an education is one of the best ways to help disabled people secure a stable income—and by weakening the IDEA, the Trump administration is trying to take those opportunities away."
"Obtaining an education is one of the best ways to help disabled people secure a stable income—and by weakening the IDEA, the Trump administration is trying to take those opportunities away."
Weakening the IDEA Threatens Millions of Disabled Americans Like Me
Ives-Rublee: Federal law made it possible for disabled students like me to go to school. Those opportunities may vanish for the next generation.
www.the74million.org
November 26, 2025 at 11:07 PM
An incredibly important read from our friend @seemiaroll.bsky.social
"Obtaining an education is one of the best ways to help disabled people secure a stable income—and by weakening the IDEA, the Trump administration is trying to take those opportunities away."
"Obtaining an education is one of the best ways to help disabled people secure a stable income—and by weakening the IDEA, the Trump administration is trying to take those opportunities away."
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)! This groundbreaking law provides access to free, quality education to children with disabilities. https://action.momsrising.org/survey/Disability_story_collection/?source=bsky.mr #IDEA50 #MomSky
November 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)! This groundbreaking law provides access to free, quality education to children with disabilities. https://action.momsrising.org/survey/Disability_story_collection/?source=bsky.mr #IDEA50 #MomSky