The Power of Unrestricted Cash: Advocates Call for Permanent Policy to Support Low-Income Families
A permanent child tax credit and guaranteed income would give low-income mothers of color more opportunities to provide for their children without financial stress, and invest in their personal goals. By getting cash into the hands of people who need it, these policies would make a huge difference for struggling Americans, and would be a step towards creating an economic system that values the lived experiences and unique perspectives of marginalized people.
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41. 15 Minutes of Feminism: The Olympics—An Uneven Playing Field? (with Ria Tabacco Mar)
The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games have been rife with controversy—from rulings targeting Black athletes like Sha’Carri Richardson, to COVID protests taking place just outside the stadium, to transphobia directed at the first openly trans athletes to ever compete on this highest international stage. And what about protecting mental health and threats against Simone Biles? Is the Olympics an uneven playing field?
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The Filibuster Continues To Undermine Democracy, ERA and Other Advancements for Women’s and Civil Rights
Because of the filibuster, it has become nearly impossible for our elected leaders in Congress to advance the will of the people.
[This article originally appears in the Summer 2021 issue of Ms. Become a member today to read more reporting like this in print and through our app.]
