Moral Monday

On Monday, our partners with the New York State Poor People’s Campaign are mobilizing to Washington D.C. to welcome Congress members back from recess and to demand that Democrats hold the line on key provisions of the Build Back Better package. There will be a bus going from New York City to Washington DC. To register for the bus visit here. RSVP here to join the virtual events.

From the Poor People’s Campaign: 

The BBB is not THE solution, but is an important step, in a series of steps, to invest in the lives and livelihoods of the people – especially the 140 million people living poor and with low incomes in this nation. This is our final shot to make sure all of the lifesaving elements and programs are included in the plan:

• 6 million 3- & 4 year-olds will benefit from universal pre-K
• 4 million people get health insurance by expanding Medicaid
• Extends Child Tax Credit for millions of parents
• $250 million saved by giving government power to negotiate drug prices
• 4-week paid family and medical leave