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2021 Saw Gaps in Racial and Economic Inequality Widen. But There’s Still Hope.
These 11 charts highlight major inequality developments of the year.
Manchin Rejects Build Back Better Bill, Likely Killing Social and Climate Agenda
Several Democratic lawmakers accused Manchin of prioritizing corporate interests over the American people.
Child Tax Credit Set to End, Potentially Pushing Millions of Kids Into Poverty
The payments have helped millions of families afford essentials like rising grocery bills, child care and rent.
Young Voters Say They Disapprove of Biden’s Performance by Nearly 2-to-1 Margin
Only 27 percent of voters between the ages of 18 and 29 said they approved of the way Biden was handling his job.
The Tragic Opera Starring Joe Manchin Has Lasted Far Too Long
So continues the saga of a West Virginia coal baron who made up his mind months ago.
Most of the Democratic Party Is Responsible for the Build Back Better Debacle
The fate of Biden’s signature bill rests in the hands of Sen. Joe Manchin, while progressives have been sidelined.
Build Back Better Could Help End Subminimum Wages for People With Disabilities
The subminimum wage allows employers to pay people with disabilities cents on the hour for their work.
Sunrise Movement Says Call Tornado Devastation What It Is: “A Climate Disaster”
Sunrise stressed that sweeping climate action, including passing the Build Back Better Act, is imperative.
Pharma-Backed Group Hosted Dem Staffers at Resort Before Build Back Better Vote
Center Forward has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on ads backing Democrats opposed to drug pricing reform.
House Passes $778 Billion Military Bill as Other Priorities Stall
The bill contains nearly twice as much annual funding as Democrats' flagship social spending and climate bill.