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New Yorkers in need receive free produce, dry goods, and meat at a Food Bank for New York City distribution event at the Barclays Center on July 30, 2020 in New York City.

by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
The expected executive action comes as "families are struggling with food insecurity like never before."


Attendees hold signs as they listen to speakers during a rally calling for an end to corporate money in politics and to mark the fifth anniversary of the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision, at Lafayette Square near the White House, January 21, 2015 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
"We cannot allow the wealthiest individuals and corporations to flood our elections with cash through complex webs of super PACs and dark money groups that put special interests above the will of the American people."


Newly-inaugurated President Joe Biden signs one of a slate of executive orders during the early hours of his administration on January 20, 2021. (Photo: Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)

by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
"This is a momentous occasion for the millions of Americans who were separated by the ban and those who stood up against this injustice at airports nationwide."


Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) arrives at the inauguration of President Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, D.C.

by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"We cannot allow Mitch McConnell and the Republican leadership to sabotage legislation that would improve the lives of millions of working Americans and is wildly popular."


President Donald Trump waves to the media outside the White House on January 12, 2021 in Washington, D.C. before his departure to Alamo, Texas.

by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Great summary of Trump's many farcical 'drain the swamp' betrayals."


President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump board Marine One as they depart the White House on January 20, 2021 in Washington, D.C.

by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Goodbye and good riddance Donald Trump. See you at your trial," said Sen. Ed Markey.


At a January 19, 2021 rally organized by Food & Water Watch, New York Communities for Change, and 350 NYC, environmental activists demand that the Biden administration Build Back Fossil Free in front of Charging Bull sculpture in New York City. (Photo: Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)

by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"The Biden White House needs to chart a much more aggressive course for dealing with our climate emergency."


U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C. on November 5, 2020. (Photo: Brendan Smialowski /AFP via Getty Images)

by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"Today is the last full day of the worst and most dangerous president in American history," said Sen. Bernie Sanders...


Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen speaks during an event featuring President-elect Joe Biden's economic team at the Queen Theater on December 1, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
"Instead of feel-good talk of unification," said journalist John Nichols, "FDR called out the Wall Street speculators, the bankers, and their conservative apologists."


economic justice signs

by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"In 1967, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King called out the giant triplets of racism, materialism, and militarism. In 2021, his words are no less relevant."

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