MQs
Just what is the MQ, other than a catchy title? The MQ is the Mothers Acting Up Questionnaire, promoting Mother Activism by sharing the passions and actions of mothers*. We’re living in an historic time of change, as mothers shape our world in powerful new ways, from economic decisions at home to international decisions about who and what gets protected, and who gets educated. As mothers (and others) realize that our children’s lives are entirely intertwined, a global community is uniting to secure the wellbeing of all children. Think a multi-hued, multi-sized, multi-linguistic, delicious sea of strength, wisdom, and generous conviction. Think voters, consumers, elected leaders. Think unstoppable.
The MQ is a celebration of this sea-change. May the MQs inspire and encourage you; calling you to action on that issue you’re passionate about.
* mothers and others who exercise protective care over someone smaller
Katie Doyle Myers
The moment I expressed my most passionate concern … I gave myself permission to be the activist, the change-maker that I so admired in other women.
Gretchen Seefried
It is hard to regulate oneself when talking about emotional topics, such as abuse. But learning to use hard facts in the context of powerful stories has made me much more effective.
Michelle Maloy Dillon
Treat every child in your life with respect and love. They will grow up and do the same. Pass it on.
Erik Hoffner
What would you want to whisper into the ear of every child in the world? “You are the future; work for justice and harmony and beauty.”
Julia Ward Howe
A surprise MQ! We PROMISE we didn’t make up a single word. Here are excerpts from the writings of Julia Ward Howe that uncannily answer the MQ. Read this for a true Mother’s Day gift.
Copland Rudolph
I think about the immense amount of suffering on the planet and wonder, is anything I’m doing making a difference, really? Then I think of Julia Butterfly Hill’s statement, “No one makes no difference.”
Heather Hallagan
Mothers are acutely aware that ALL children are someone’s children. That would be a good thing for our world leaders to remember.
