Tale of Two Economies

Tale of Two Economies

Who really wins if we reopen the economy on Trump-time? The U.S. faces the highest jobless rate since the Great Depression. We’ve already seen how this crisis, and decades of public policy that favors the wealthy over the working class, has disproportionately impacted...
Equal Pay Day: A Day Worth Eliminating

Equal Pay Day: A Day Worth Eliminating

It has been 57 years since President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act into law. The law requires that men and women receive equal pay for equal work within the same workplace. It’s been 56 years since the Civil Rights Act of 1962 was enacted, which provides equal...
Mental Health Advice from the Front Lines

Mental Health Advice from the Front Lines

The COVID-19 pandemic is uncharted territory. Healthcare workers are on the front lines in this crisis putting themselves at risk every day to care for others. I am a social worker at a Community Mental Health Center, and we remain open during this emergency...
We Need You in Office Now More than Ever

We Need You in Office Now More than Ever

Dear PAWPAC candidates: As I was trying to relax last night after a day of, well, doing pretty much nothing, I couldn’t help but think about how difficult running for office has become for each of you. I actually said to myself, I’m glad I’m not running now but I sure...