Dear MoveOn member,

The novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 is here. After weeks of watching
the global pandemic unfold, we're now seeing the virus affect many of our
communities, our families, our politics, our elections, our jobs, and
more. And while the full extent of the virus's impact is still unclear,
it's already exposing underlying problems in our country including these
three major ways:

 1. Donald Tump and the GOP have put the profits and the needs of
corporations before caring for our communities. Their corruption,
ineptitude, and secrecy are putting millions at risk.
 2. Americans are at risk not just from the virus, but from health and
economic insecurity. We need Medicare for All, paid sick leave, and
other measures, so folks know that missing a day's work won't cost
them their job or their health insurance, and so everyone gets the
tests, vaccines, and treatments they need. 
 3. The response from the Trump administration, the media, and people
across the country is stoking fear, xenophobia, and racism—and Trump
and the Republicans are doubling down with thinly-veiled racism and
senseless fearmongering.

Trump and his administration have proven that they will continue to put
profits for the wealthy and corporations ahead of the needs of the rest of
us. Trump is empowering Big Pharma and showing concern for industries that
he and his cronies are personally invested in—while overseeing an inept
and dangerous response to this crisis. From gutting the federal agencies
tasked with coordinating the response across states to spreading
inaccurate information on Fox News, to appointing Mike Pence to lead the
efforts when Pence doesn't believe in science to putting a former
pharmaceutical executive who oversaw price gouging of lifesaving medicines
in charge of ensuring treatments remain affordable, the federal
government's response has been harmful and continues to put more lives at
risk as the health crisis grows.

Furthermore, this crisis is exposing the failings of our health care
system. No one should have to worry about a medical bill causing
bankruptcy, or have to put off going to the doctor because they can't
afford the cost of the visit or the time off from work, or be denied care
because they can't pay. We must move toward a universal coverage system
like Medicare for All to ensure that everyone is able to get the care they
need, and workers should have paid sick time so they can rest and recover,
or care for their loved ones. We starting to see some progress, as a
number of companies have announced paid sick leave for employees and
several states have directed insurers to cover COVID-19 tests—but it's far
from enough and leaves out the uninsured, so we need to make sure that
everyone has access to health care, paid sick leave, and other social
safety net supports.

And this crisis is exposing racism and xenophobia. Viruses know no
nationality. But just as this viral outbreak is exposing failures of our
health care system, it's also uncovering racism and xenophobia toward
Asians in America. Attacks against Asians are on the rise, Asian-owned
businesses are losing customers, and biased media reporting is fueling
misinformation and fear. We now see Republican officials misidentifying
the virus intentionally to lay blame at Asian countries and deflect from
their own responsibility for a failed response—and this could lead to more
hatred, fear, prejudice, and even violence.

We all must condemn violence and hatred, and we must unite as a community
to combat this global health crisis. Hate and fear will only sow discord. 

[ [link removed] ]Will you watch and share this video from Representative Judy Chu with
your friends and family and be vocal against anti-Asian racism in our
communities?

[ [link removed] ]Rep. Chu speaking at the CapitolWatch and share on [ [link removed] ]Facebook,
[ [link removed] ]Twitter, or [ [link removed] ]Youtube. 

In order to create the kind of country that we all want to see, Trump must
be removed from office, and it will take all of us working together to
ensure that he is voted out. Look for more emails from MoveOn with details
on all of the ways you can take action to ensure that, we not only defeat
Trump, but we mobilize people across the country who are ready to fight
for the progressive changes we need in order to care for each other during
this public health crisis, strengthen our communities and our social
safety net, and make America a place where everyone can thrive.

Take care of yourself and your community, speak out against hate, and get
ready to work so we win in November.

Thanks for all you do.

–Emma, Reggie, Jenn, Mark, and the rest of the team

P.S. For the most up-to-date information on how you can help prevent the
spread of COVID-19 in your community, visit the websites of the [ [link removed] ]Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention and the [ [link removed] ]World Health Organization.

P.P.S. Do you see a way that you can strengthen your own community, your
local government can take actions, or local businesses can be responsive
in this moment? [ [link removed] ]Click here and in 5 minutes you can start a petition
and organize your community to take action.




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nation's pendulum back toward sanity, decency, and the kind of future that
we must never give up on. And to do it we need your ongoing support, now
more than ever. Will you stand with us?



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