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.
Don't be fooled: Trump's executive orders are a sham.
Last 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.
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.
Indivisible SF's Demands on Legislation and Policy for the 4th Emergency-Relief Bill
Democrats 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.
Trustworthy Sources of Information on the COVID-19 pandemic
A 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.