WE ARE THE ECONOMY
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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.
Black & Hispanic women are bearing the brunt of this recession. Our economic recovery cannot leave them behind.
If we want an economy that works for us all, we must center Black & brown women in our policymaking—e.g., paid sick leave & valuing care work. https://bit.ly/3nYZbXp
I have had the honor and privilege of working with @AngelaHanks and @janellecj for the last two years.
We are all fortunate that they will be at @USDOL fostering worker power and building real prosperity. They know, better than anyone, that workers are the economy. https://twitter.com/AngelaHanks/status/1352038388371746820
.@janellecj and I are taking our finely honed bits to @USDOL, everyone please pray for our colleagues.
But genuinely, I could not be more excited to join this team!! https://twitter.com/AKCamardelle/status/1352035134724304898
Congratulations on your new appointment, @AngelaHanks! And meh, your colleagues have nothing to worry about -- they're working with the best. 🇺🇸
.@janellecj and I are taking our finely honed bits to @USDOL, everyone please pray for our colleagues.
But genuinely, I could not be more excited to join this team!! https://twitter.com/AKCamardelle/status/1352035134724304898
Congratulations @janellecj on your new appointment! You are now a Groundwork alum, so as people familiar with your work, we expect nothing less than what you've outlined here. Let's go! 🇺🇸
I'm very excited to announce I have joined the Biden Administration as the Chief Economist at DOL! I am excited to help build back a better economy where workers, especially those usually left behind, are safe, secure, & empowered at the workplace. Let's get to work!
On Day 1, Pres. Biden took promising first steps to get the pandemic under control, and to extend the nationwide moratoriums on evictions, foreclosures, and student loan payments. As always, there's so much more to do but a strong start. #InaugurationDay https://www.cbsnews.com/news/biden-executive-orders-watch-live-stream-today-2021-01-20/
Some simple but helpful tips for the Biden administration from @paulkrugman:
1⃣ The government CAN & SHOULD help
2⃣ Don't worry about the debt
"Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead." https://nyti.ms/2M2mm5R
Today’s inauguration marks a fresh start. It's time to listen to the economists & experts who will help the economy get back on track, and to look out for what makes this economy work: Us. Onward! #WeAreTheEconomy https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jan/20/joe-biden-action-bernie-sanders
We wouldn't have to rely on policymakers to act in times of crisis or after, @AngelaHanks said about automatic stabilizers.
Instead, "...[You] can focus on other areas you didn’t anticipate.” Like a pandemic. https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/22231808/joe-biden-economic-stimulus-proposal
The debt rose under the Trump Administration because of tax cuts for the wealthy and pandemic relief packages.
While these health & economic crises continue, one thing is clear: we must spend some trillions more to invest in people.
#WeAreTheEconomy
https://bit.ly/2LRC1ou
We need people-centered investments AND thoughtful targeted-interventions for those being disproportionately impacted by this crisis - especially women of color, tribal communities, etc.
If we don't have an equitable recovery that centers the most marginalized, we all suffer. https://twitter.com/Groundwork/status/1350189766143324164
President-elect Biden’s COVID-19 rescue proposal is a much-needed first start — but we can’t stop there. Economists are calling for $3T to $4.5T in people-centered investments to provide immediate relief & jumpstart the economy. https://www.vox.com/22159023/covid-economic-stimulus-bill-congress
Based on our study with @IPS_DC @Groundwork, Sandra Polaski will discuss the impact of trade agreements on US workers at @cornellilr on Tues, January 19. Register to attend:
https://gdpcenter.org/3idJGcF
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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