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Spending on our collective well-being helps people keep a roof over their heads, feed their families, and help grow our overall economy.

"Millions of people anchored by the weight of student loan debt are drowning in pursuit of the American Dream."

Bond-Theriault works through a Black, queer feminist lens to drive change and build power. 

Investing in safe, inclusive online communities should not be mutually exclusive from building a business. 

The inspiring leaders of our 22nd Century Conference panel left me with three big takeaways about the future of our nation. 

On the anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Act, we reflect on recent banking failures and the inequities inherent in our current financial system. 

I never cease to be amazed by how much power exists when Black women come together to reflect on where we’ve been, analyze where we are, and strategize on where we need to go.

"The Supreme Court's decision is another boulder on the chests of millions of Americans burdened by the suffocating weight of lifelong student loan debt."

Every inch of progress, from emancipation to voting rights, seemed impossible until grassroots organizing and advocacy made it inevitable 

Every inch of progress, from emancipation to voting rights, seemed impossible until grassroots organizing, and advocacy made it inevitable.

“In order to build an America where a multi-racial majority can thrive,   we must abolish the debt ceiling.”

Raising the debt ceiling cannot come at the expense of workers, especially those workers who are finally getting a foothold in the labor market; some for the first time ever

 We have a $4 trillion opportunity to build real power for Black and brown workers

“Mothering Justice empowers the next generation of mothers to advocate for better policies on behalf of themselves and their families.”

Nearly 15 Million Americans Will Lose Health Coverage With Expiration Of Pandemic-Era Protection

Our work doesn't end when Black History Month does.

"Any action, plan, or agenda not rooted in equity to address the student loan debt crisis undermines America’s legitimacy in being a world leader that truly cares about the future of its people."

It's no coincidence that SCOTUS is choosing a moment when Black and brown workers are building power to threaten labor's gains. 

“The state of the union will be strong as long as the Biden Administration focuses on an agenda that creates a just economy and strengthens our democracy.”