Economic Storm Warning
Like Joseph warning of famine to come, we're alerting our members to the possibility of a shutdown so that those who might be negatively affected can prepare in advance. If the past is prologue, Social Security and Medicare benefits will not be affected by a shutdown and the Postal Service will continue to deliver mail. But many other services might be suspended…
We March On for Voting Rights and Economic Justice
We of Indivisible will fight on to elect the progressive, pro-voting-rights Democrats that we need in federal, state, and local governments, and we will fight on to restore the democratic norms that Republicans have been ruthlessly destroying.
Let’s Keep Pursuing Dr. Martin Luther King’s Dream of Economic Justice
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. believed that the struggle for racial justice goes hand in hand with the struggle for economic justice. Learn more about this advocacy and the Poor People’s Campaign, and how activists fight for his ideals today.
Rent is Due! An Explainer on SB91, and evictions during COVID 19
On Monday, Gavin Newsom and democratic leaders struck an 11th-hour deal, SB-91, that will protect most tenants from eviction through June 30, 2021, and sets up a federal rental assistance program. This bill addresses immediate concerns but misses the mark on long-term issues. Read to find out more about SB-91.
Why we should cut the Defense Budget: military spending and the 1033 program.
Congress is considering this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The current bill increases military spending - again! - and doesn’t address any of our current crises. Learn about how we got here, and what you can do about it now.
The CARES Act will shape our economy for the next decade or longer. Here's why that's dangerous.
The CARES Act was supposed to be a stimulus bill to help all Americans affected by the pandemic. Instead, it is little more than a bailout for big businesses.
The Global Campaign to Dismantle Corporate Power and Stop Impunity: Oppose Transnational Corporate Power
Stand with those around the world who are fighting for economic and political justice by posting a photo of yourself with the hashtags #BindingTreaty and #StopTNCImpunity and a message of solidarity demanding that government officials act to rein in corporate power.
Is generating profit a corporation's sole duty? For the first time in 40 years, America's CEOs no longer think so.
The Business Roundtable just issued a new statement of policy overturning their 40-year-old position that a corporation's sole duty is to generate profit for shareholders. This is more than just a platitude - it’s an acknowledgement of changing attitudes to business.
Gov. Newsom Bails Out Negligent PG&E At The Expense of Rate-Payers and Fire Victims
Last week, a $26 billion utility bailout bill, AB1054, passed through the Assembly and Senate with the help of Governor Newsom.
A Message from The Poor People's Campaign
The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival is an organization committed to reviving the movement of Martin Luther King, Jr. to demand economic and racial justice for the poor of America.
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, they have issued a set of demands to elected representatives that promote economic justice.
Johnson Amendment
Republicans are trying to repeal or weaken the Johnson Amendment so that mega-donors can deduct political contributions from their taxes.
Tax Scam 2.0
Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee issued “Listening Session Framework: Tax Reform 2.0” which is a proposal for new tax cuts for the rich. Some folks are calling it “TaxScam2.”