Biden’s State of the Union—and the stories people from across the country are telling us—make the case for economic optimism
In an op-ed, Sage Warner writes that while some Americans are unaware of President Joe Biden’s agenda now, people across demographics will feel the benefits as policies are implemented in the coming years. The stories we hear at this point already signal that far-reaching impact.
The economy; democracy and the courts; and community safety and gun violence are expected to be at center stage as President Biden prepares to address the nation during his second State of the Union address.
3 Ways HUD Is Using Regulatory Attacks to Dismantle Fair Housing Protections
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has proposed multiple rules that target housing access for marginalized communities and weaken protections against discrimination.
Court Ruling Against ACA Hurts Patients and Destabilizes Health Insurance Markets
The appeals court in the Texas v. United States health care repeal lawsuit ruled the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate unconstitutional but left in doubt the rest of the law, fueling uncertainty that could harm markets in the near term.
In his State of the Union address, President Trump will try to take credit for a growing economy; in reality, he has done everything he can to direct those gains to the wealthy few.
Why President Obama Should Discuss Conservation for the First Time in His State of the Union Address
The president should use his executive authority to protect our public lands for future generations, create jobs, and honor our natural and cultural heritage.
The president’s State of the Union speech aimed to spark our nation’s famed competitiveness in areas most ripe for sustained jobs growth. The blueprint must be equally compelling.
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice
Climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
