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politicsenvironment1 year ago

"Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders Introduce Green New Deal for Public Housing Renovation"

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders have introduced a sweeping legislative proposal, the Green New Deal for Public Housing, aiming to decarbonize and expand the nation's public housing units with an investment of $162bn to $234bn over the next decade. The bill seeks to transform public housing into affordable, environmentally friendly, and safe communities, while creating jobs and public health benefits. It also aims to repeal the Faircloth Amendment to allow for the construction of new public housing units. Despite unlikely passage, the proposal has garnered support from environmental groups, housing justice organizations, and labor unions, signaling growing momentum for the vision of expanding and improving public housing.

via The Guardian US|
#affordable-housing#climate-change#green-new-deal
politics1 year ago

"The Squad's Dilemma: Navigating the Crossroads"

The House Democratic "Squad" is facing a tough crossroads as its members, including Reps. Ilhan Omar, Jamaal Bowman, Cori Bush, and Summer Lee, grapple with personal controversies, criminal investigations, and serious primary challenges. The group's aggressive fundraising reflects their awareness of the political peril they face, with concerns about outside money from groups like AIPAC. Despite the challenges, the Squad remains committed to their nonconformist, activist-inspired approach to legislating and vows to continue fighting for their constituents.

via POLITICO|
#aipac#democratic-party#politics
international-relations-humanitarian-aid1 year ago

"Biden Urged to Address Gaza Crisis Amid Allegations of UNRWA Involvement in Hamas Attack"

Progressive lawmakers and humanitarian aid groups are urging the Biden administration to reverse the funding pause for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) following allegations against a dozen of its members. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Rashida Tlaib criticized the pause, emphasizing the potential humanitarian catastrophe for millions of Palestinians who rely on UNRWA's assistance. The National Security Council called for an investigation into the allegations, while humanitarian organizations warned about the impact of the funding suspension on Gaza's residents.

via POLITICO|
#biden-administration#humanitarian-crisis#international-relations-humanitarian-aid
politics2 years ago

Progressive Lawmakers Urge Biden to Address Potential War Crimes in Israel-Gaza Conflict

Progressive lawmakers, including Congressional Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Pramila Jayapal, are pressuring President Biden to ensure that Israel's response to the recent attack from Hamas in Gaza limits harm to civilians and adheres to international law. They have sent a letter to Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, outlining five requests, including putting pressure on Israel to adhere to international law, setting up a humanitarian corridor, and providing humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza and Israelis. The lawmakers condemn the surprise attack by Hamas and express concern over Israel's order for 1 million civilians to evacuate Gaza within 24 hours, citing violations of international humanitarian law.

via The Hill|
#gaza#hamas#international-law
international-relations2 years ago

Progressive Lawmakers Urge Biden to Address Concerns Before Israel's Gaza Campaign

Progressive lawmakers, led by the leader of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, have written a letter to President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging them to push Israel to follow international law and establish a humanitarian corridor as Israel prepares for a potentially aggressive and lengthy campaign in Gaza. The lawmakers express deep concern over the order to evacuate over a million civilians from northern Gaza and the devastating humanitarian consequences it would entail. They also call for the reestablishment of food, water, and electricity delivery to Gaza, discouragement of hate crimes against Jews and Muslims in the U.S., and inclusion of humanitarian aid in supplemental funding requests. The lawmakers condemn Hamas' attack but emphasize the need for Israel's response to consider the well-being of Palestinian civilians in Gaza.

via POLITICO|
#gaza#humanitarian-aid#international-law
business2 years ago

Former Anheuser-Busch Exec Exposes Lefty Investment Firms' Pressure for Woke Corporate Governance

Lefty investment firms like BlackRock and Vanguard pressure companies like Anheuser-Busch and Target to push products their way, causing profits to spiral. These firms manage about $20 trillion in capital and use their clout to promote agenda politics being pushed on them by progressive lawmakers overseeing government pension funds that the companies profit from. The controversial decisions sparking nationwide boycotts from longtime more conservative customers often begin with these firms.

via New York Post |
#anheuser-busch#blackrock#business
politics2 years ago

The Battle to Ban TikTok: Lawmakers and Privacy Concerns

Progressive lawmakers, including members of the "Squad," are defending TikTok against a potential ban in the US. They argue that concerns about data privacy and misinformation are not unique to TikTok and that a broader conversation about social media is needed. They also point to the practical and political benefits of the app, including its ability to help small businesses and organize voters. Some lawmakers are calling for more information on national security concerns before supporting a ban.

via The Hill|
#data-privacy#national-security#politics