The third COVID-19 response package includes some critical things that we need right now, like expanded unemployment insurance. But let’s be clear—this bill still has major gaps. It has no expansion to paid sick leave, not enough support for front line workers, and no moratorium on evictions or foreclosures. It doesn’t do nearly enough to protect our elections. And, it grossly leaves millions of immigrants and their families out of the most important pieces of the bill, including unemployment insurance, rebate checks, and access to health care.
Voters in Illinois’ 3rd District have sent a clear message: there is no room in the Democratic Party for anti-immigrant, anti-choice and anti-healthcare conservatives. Marie has shown that bold, progressive solutions like health care for all, a Green New Deal, and a humane, people-first immigration platform are winning issues. This is the kind of vision we need from leaders in Congress.
Today, Indivisible announced its endorsement of Christy Smith in the race for California’s 25th Congressional District. Christy Smith knows that America is at a critical crossroads, and that who we send to Congress will have lasting repercussions. With Christy, we know the 25th district will have a true champion that will prioritize systemic change. Christy has made it clear that she will protect the vital programs so many Americans rely on like Social Security and Medicare, and she will fight to advance progressive values.
This vote is a slap in the face to the American people—the overwhelming majority of whom wanted a fair impeachment trial that included relevant witnesses and documents. In every other impeachment trial, not to mention every other trial that's ever been conducted in United States history, there have been documents and witnesses. This impeachment trial is an absolute sham and was rigged from the beginning by Mitch McConnell and Trump himself.