REP. OMAR INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO SUSPEND SCHOOL MEAL DEBT
Rep. Omar. “Families who are struggling to make ends meet during this crisis should not have the added burden of paying off their child’s school lunch debt. School…
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DEMOCRATS INTRODUCE COVID-19 EMERGENCY PAID LEAVE BILL
The PAID Leave Act will fully and quickly reimburse employers for all paid sick days and paid leave in 2020 and 2021 to alleviate the financial ramifications of…
FLORIDIANS NEED DISASTER FOOD BENEFITS FROM USDA SAY LAWMAKERS
On March 22, Gov. Ron DeSantis sent a letter to the administration requesting an emergency declaration for the state of Florida and the activation of D-SNAP. Photo: YouTube…
TRUMP USES COVID-19 CRISIS TO ELIMINATE CIVIL RIGHTS PROTECTIONS
Morial: "In an act of breathtakingly bad faith, the federal compliance office has issued an order suspending equal opportunity requirements during the coronavirus crisis. Companies who contract with…
Pentagon Orders All Installations to Stop Reporting COVID-19 Infections and Deaths
The Pentagon has ordered all its commands, bases, and personnel to stop reporting statistics on COVID-19 infections and deaths in the US military, citing “operational security concerns.” EUCOMM…
NAACP JOINS FORCES WITH TELEVISION BROADCASTERS TO PROMOTE 2020 CENSUS
Joining forces with WeTV, CBS, and a host of notable influencers to push out PSAs that highlight the importance of the Census, the NAACP is taking a robust…
GLENN GREENWALD’S “SYSTEM UPDATE” SHOW LAUNCHED ON YOUTUBE
“System Update” will feature episodes in English and Portuguese -- with subtitled interviews whenever the topic appeals to U.S. and Brazilian audiences. Photo: YouTube “System Update with Glenn…
POOR AND MINORITY COMMUNITIES WILL SUFFER GRAVELY FROM COVID-19
Palast: "The virus attacks 'the vulnerable.' And in our society, 'vulnerable' does not refer to billionaire reality show hosts." Photo: YouTube Greg Palast: The COVID-19 coronavirus "attacks the…
NADLER AND BASS ASK BARR TO RELEASE VULNERABLE PRISONERS
Nadler & Bass: "We urge that you use every tool at your disposal to release as many prisoners as possible, to protect them from COVID-19." Photo: YouTube Rep.…
NATIONAL ARCHIVES DONATES PROTECTIVE GEAR FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE
William Bosanko: "National Archives staff have been great about identifying supplies that can be used during the current public health emergency." Photo: YouTube The U.S. National Archives has…