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InProgress: A Weekly reCAP

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What is the Senate Waiting For?
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As of this week, it has been six months since the first known case of the coronavirus in the United States. In those six months, millions of people have endured the death of friends and loved ones, unemployment, missed rent payments, difficult financial choices, reduced access to public programs that they relied upon to survive, and more. Even with the assistance that was provided in the previous rounds of stimulus packages, too many Americans are struggling to survive both physically and financially.

But on Monday, July 27, many of those means of assistance are set to expire. If the U.S. Senate does not immediately come to an agreement to extend stays on evictions, the additional $600 unemployment benefits, enhanced Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, and student loan forgiveness, the devastation for millions of people-and the economy at large-will be exacerbated tenfold.

Congress must focus on extending assistance for the millions in dire need, not corporate tax breaks <[link removed]>.

[ Related: Progressives ramp up pressure on $600 unemployment benefits <[link removed]>, The Hill ]

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In Memoriam
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The Immeasurable Loss of Rep. John Lewis

Last Friday, July 17, the world lost a true American treasure. Rep. John Lewis' (D-GA) life was dedicated to leading a nation-and the world-toward justice for all. An original Freedom Rider and a chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, he was foundational to the civil rights movement, putting his body and his life on the line as he crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama to advance equal rights for Black Americans.

His work did not stop there. In his 17 terms as a U.S. representative, Lewis fought for equal rights and justice for the many minority communities that have yet to truly be afforded "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." His leadership widened a path of opportunity for millions of Americans, and his courage challenged-and changed-our country and the world.

The loss of John Lewis is immeasurable to the United States and the world. We grieve alongside his family and friends. It is now on us to continue his fight.

Neera's Statement on the passing of Rep. John Lewis ? <[link removed]>

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Major Stories This Week

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Assessing the State of Police Reform <[link removed]>

In the wake of protests across the country, what actions are being taken at the state and local levels to right-size the role of the police and hold them accountable to the people they serve?

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All Risk, No Reward <[link removed]>

Several states that gambled with people's health and lives by not shutting down or by opening back up too quickly have nothing to show for it economically and fared worse than states who maintained serious restrictions.

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Why K-12 Education Needs More Funding <[link removed]>

The coming cuts to education funding will likely be most painful for schools that serve large populations of Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students, as well as those that serve communities experiencing concentrated poverty.

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3 Principles for Reopening Schools <[link removed]>

Science, not politics, must drive decisions about how and when to reopen schools. Local reopening of schools should be guided by these three key principles to control the spread of COVID-19 and keep students, families, and school staff safe.

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Dismantling Systemic Inequality and White Supremacy
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Fast Company
In honor of John Lewis, stream the documentary 'Good Trouble' this weekend. Here's how <[link removed]>

Global Disability Inclusion
30 Awesome Things to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act <[link removed]>

NPR
Families Of Children With Special Needs Are Suing In Several States. Here's Why. <[link removed]>

The Root
The Root Institute Is Coming This August and Stacey Abrams, Ava DuVernay, Lee Daniels, Tarana Burke and Ayanna Pressley Will Be There <[link removed]>

Jezebel
Michigan Judge Denies Release of Teen Incarcerated for Not Doing Homework <[link removed]>

Center for American Progress
From Preschool to Prison: The Criminalization of Black Girls <[link removed]>

The Atlantic
John Lewis Was an American Founder <[link removed]>

The Chicago Tribune
Black Lives Matter, activists go to court to avoid Portland-style federal response to protests, while other groups say CPD has abused protesters <[link removed]>

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