Congress’ failure to renew the Child Tax Credit showed that poverty is indeed a policy choice. But it’s the false narratives around people in poverty that enable those harmful choices to be made.
My thoughts in @CalMatters today: https://t.co/e1elcLThPk
The Empire State Building shines red and white tonight in celebration of @Arsenal’s Premier League Title and trophy celebration.
See the lights live: https://t.co/iavtXSm3Fx
When large employers pay poverty wages, California taxpayers pick up the healthcare tab through Medi-Cal.
SB 1284 would reveal which employersand how much it’s costing California taxpayers.
#YesOnSB1284#SB1284
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The San Francisco Chronicle editorial board has endorsed @MichaelDTubbs for lieutenant governor.
"Tubbs exemplifies the two traits that are arguably the most important for an almost entirely political role: He is an effective communicator and has consistently demonstrated political courage." https://t.co/R7CYaySa7o
Hundreds of millions of people throughout the world are immersed in extreme poverty. Yet, disproportionate wealth remains in the hands of a few. It is an unjust scenario, in the face of which we cannot fail to question ourselves and commit to change things. There is no lack of resources at the root of disparities, but the need to address solvable problems related to a more equitable distribution of wealth, to be achieved with moral sense and honesty.
These fucking grifters will look us dead in the eye and say the single mother on food stamps is a moocher and the immigrant down the road is stealing welfare money, and then spend billions on lobster dinners. They are horrific fucking liars and thieves. They need to pay back what they STOLE from taxpayers
"When people hear their stories told, they believe.When people can tell their stories, they act."
@staceyabrams@DevonGrayCA@seapnews@caringacrossgen@sixaction
As the moderator Stacey Abrams centered workers' voices and delivers a clear message to legislators: real progress starts when people are heard.
#Listen2Workers
I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
Mikaela Shiffrin was asked how she feels representing the United States at the Olympics despite the political tensions in the country. The two-time gold medalist quoted Nelson Mandela as part of her answer.
We can’t afford to wait for the ideal political moment to address California’s housing crisis. We have to use every lever available, including the powers and responsibilities of the Lt. Governor.
Read more about my housing plan here: https://t.co/BFKPyWUn5m