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.
Read MoreLast Saturday, Trump issued executive orders of questionable legality that he boasted would provide economic relief to those suffering from his collapsing economy. It will come as no surprise that they amount to phony PR blarney - which, as usual, is in the details.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreDemocrats are currently drafting a 4th Emergency-Relief bill which they refer to as "CARES2." Based on the principle of putting people first, and drawing on work from Indivisible National and other organizations, ISF has developed a list of 36 principles, economic relief provisions, and national policies that we believe need to be included in the bill in order to combat the pandemic and rescue the economy in a manner that is fair and just for all. We will pursue this agenda with the MoC’s staff in virtual meetings and continued email exchanges. Read our letter below or check it out here.
Read MoreA lot of misinformation is spreading on the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve found some trustworthy resources where you can keep accurate track of what’s happening.
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