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The Groundwork Collaborative is dedicated to unifying progressives and activists in communities across the country to refine and advance a progressive economic worldview.
"Should the federal government spend now to build a better world for future generations, or avoid adding to the national debt in the short & long term? ... Voters are clear on their answer: Spend now to save the future."
@ktaylormighty for @TeenVogue:
Young People Want to See Major Government Spending Now
So they can, you know, have a future!
www.teenvogue.com
Our paper from @sara_hinkley shows why bolstering the public sector is crucial to an inclusive recovery. Read it here:
@rooseveltinst @equitablegrowth @amandalfischer @SenWarren @KittyRichardsDC @DarrickHamilton @owenslindsay1 .@KittyRichardsDC says in the wake of Trump tax cuts, we did not see an increase in investments, we saw an increase in payouts to shareholders and less tax revenue @Groundwork
factcheck: true!
"By investing in critical issues such as education, public housing, Covid-19 relief, & addressing the climate crisis, the Biden administration has taken a bold approach," said @rakeen_mabud.
But we're only at the start of building an inclusive economy.
Rejecting Biden's $715 Billion Proposal, Jayapal Says Congress Must Slash the 'Bloated Pentagon Budget'
"Don't increase defense spending. Cut it," said the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
www.commondreams.org
Our housing market's fragility is due to policies that've prioritized white, middle-class homeowners' needs, leaving Black, brown & lower-income renters behind.
We can—and must—fix this.
Read the latest from @samainotebook @owenslindsay1 to learn how: https://bit.ly/3wZHKM1
OUR PRINCIPLES
We believe that taking action under these guiding principles will benefit all of us.
IF PEOPLE AREN’T DOING WELL, THE ECONOMY ISN’T DOING WELL
THERE IS NO SINGLE SOLUTION
RACE AND GENDER ARE CENTRAL
The Groundwork Collaborative’s mission is to advance an economic vision for strong, broadly shared prosperity and true opportunity for all.
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