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As the nation moves forward into the next administration, we must prioritize racial justice and uplift those who continue to suffer disproportionate harm.
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EPI denounces the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol ([link removed])
Last week’s coup attempt by domestic terrorists is a terrifying, but not surprising, way to end President Trump’s term. Read the statement from EPI President Thea Lee » ([link removed])

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EPI applauds President-elect Biden’s appointment of Marty Walsh for Secretary of Labor ([link removed])
President-elect Biden has chosen a labor secretary with a strong union background who will be a champion for good jobs and the rights of working people. Read the statement ([link removed]) » ([link removed])

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The economy President-elect Biden is inheriting ([link removed])

Nearly 27 million workers—15.8% of the workforce—are being directly hurt by the coronavirus crisis. Black and Latinx workers have been disproportionately affected. Read the blog post by EPI’s Heidi Shierholz » ([link removed])
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154,000 Black Women Left The Workforce In December Alone ([link removed])

EPI’s Heidi Shierholz is quoted in a HuffPost article: “The December job loss was definitely concentrated among Black and Hispanic women. No question. For white women, it’s a total disaster, but that’s dwarfed by what’s happening in other demographic groups.” Read the article » ([link removed])

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Gig workers and unions sue in California Supreme Court to have Prop 22 overturned ([link removed])
SAN FRANCISCO — A major labor union and several ride-hailing drivers are suing to overturn a newly passed ballot measure classifying gig workers as independent contractors in California. Read more » ([link removed])

It’s essential to understand why some health care workers are putting off vaccination ([link removed])
Some hospitals around the country are reporting that 40 percent or more of their health care workers who could be getting a Covid-19 vaccine are not immediately signing up for it. Read more » ([link removed])

With Harris’s rise, the Divine Nine reach new heights ([link removed])
When Kamala D. Harris stepped into her power at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Del., on Nov. 7, sheathed in an ivory suit accented with her signature earrings, most recognized the tip of the hat to suffragists and the women’s movement. Read more » ([link removed])

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