U.S. House Passes “NO BAN Act” First Muslim Civil Rights Bill
Farhana Khera: “For the first time ever, a chamber of Congress has passed a Muslim civil rights bill...this vote marks the beginning of the end of the Muslim…
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AFT President Weingarten Welcomes Introduction of the Justice in Policing Act of 2020
Weingarten: “This legislation makes clear that police brutality, misconduct, harassment and killing have no place in this country." Photo: YouTube The 'Justice in Policing Act of 2020' has…
AFT’S WEINGARTEN WELCOMES INTRODUCTION OF HEROES ACT COVID-19 RELIEF LEGISLATION
Weingarten: “Today’s proposal from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats takes a vital step toward helping our country begin to recover from the devastation of COVID-19." Photo:…
BERNIE SANDERS AND OVER 100 HUNDRED DEMOCRATS SEEK COVID-19 FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS
Throughout this pandemic, CHCs have served as one of our nation's most critical frontline providers. Serving almost 30 million low-income people across America. Photo: YouTube Sen. Bernie Sanders…
VELAZQUEZ: NEW BI-PARTISAN COVID-19 RELIEF BILL GOOD, MORE MUST BE DONE
Velazquez: “While this bill is a step in the right direction, Congress should immediately get to work on the next relief package." Photo: YouTube House Small Business Committee…
AFT AND UFT: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MUST DO MORE TO HELP VICTIMS OF COVID-19
Weingarten said: “We are seeing a terrible loss of life as well as loss of employment as a result of this pandemic." Mulgrew said: "Tens of thousands of…
AFT’S WEINGARTEN: COVID-19 BILL WILL PROVIDE RELIEF
Weingarten: “With this global pandemic, there is a recognition that science matters and government matters. We need government to help us navigate the multitude of crises..." Photo: AFT…
CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS CALL ON CONGRESS TO ADDRESS DISPROPORTIONATE CORONAVIRUS IMPACT ON BLACK AMERICANS
Marc Morial: “Urban communities of color are likely to suffer the brunt of the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus crisis and any legislative response must contain…
CBC, PELOSI DENOUNCE ISRAEL’S BARRING OF OMAR AND TLAIB TO PLEASE RACIST TRUMP
Congressional Black Caucus: “The Israeli government should immediately reverse this shortsighted decision to deny Members of Congress entry into Israel. Allies are supposed to be able to disagree…
PELOSI RELEASES STATEMENT AFTER CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION VISIT TO CENTRAL AMERICA AND U.S. BORDER
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on congressional delegation visit to "Nothern Triangle" countries: "We return with a renewed commitment to work cooperatively with the countries in the region…