Biden’s historic accomplishments continue. The president’s administration is making huge strides despite obstructive politics. See this FridayAction page listing everything all in one place. You’ll be impressed!
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This week Biden joined striking auto workers in Michigan. In a historic and extraordinary show of support, President Biden became the first sitting president to join a picket line with workers who are demanding better wages. NYTimes WashingtonPost
Biden delivered a forceful speech in Arizona. “There is something dangerous happening in America. There is an extremist movement that does not share the basic beliefs of our democracy. The MAGA Movement. Not every Republican—not even the majority of Republicans—adhere to the extremist MAGA ideology… Democracy should unite all Americans—regardless of political affiliation.” The White House NYTimes
United Farm Workers endorse Biden. “Throughout his life, President Biden has been an authentic champion for workers and their families, regardless of their race or national origin,” UFW President Teresa Romero said in a written statement. PBS NewsHour
Good Electoral News This Week
The Supreme Court won’t let Alabama use a disputed House map. The Supreme Court handed a defeat to Alabama Republicans for the second time in three months, rejecting their attempt to use a congressional map that includes only one majority-Black district. NBCNews WashingtonPost
A key 2024 indicator looks fantastic for Democrats. Forget the polls. Republicans continue to underperform in special elections in blue and red states while Democrats are doing great. Click here for this week’s analysis: MSNBC
The States Project helps resurgent Democrats wield legislative power. Last year, Democrats flipped chambers in several states, including Michigan and Minnesota. These states quickly tightened gun laws, limited carbon emissions, increased education funding and protected womens’ rights. The States Project played a central role. StatesProject NYTimes
A Better Life for All
The Biden administration allocates more than $1 billion to support railway safety and boost capacity, restoring passenger car service, repairing bridges and upgrading tracks. This is a boon to many states including Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky and Washington. PBS
‘Bidenomics’ is a godsend for rural America. President Biden has ushered in a new economic paradigm that can radically transform the lives of rural people and build a more economically secure future for all Americans. TheHill
The Biden administration looks to expand coverage of birth control and other products. The Biden administration is asking for public comment on whether to require most health insurance plans to cover a range of over-the-counter preventive products, including contraception. TheHill