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Extreme Weather Events Are Increasing, But Federal Disaster Relief Isn’t Keeping Up

Hurricane season is upon us, and as climate change continues to proliferate, extreme weather events like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods will increase in severity and numbers over the next 30 years. New Data for Progress polling ([link removed]) finds that 47% of likely voters are “somewhat” or “very concerned” about being displaced from their homes due to an extreme weather event; however, only 38 percent of those polled think the federal government is providing enough support for disaster relief.

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Displacement isn’t as uncommon as it may sound – more than a third of likely voters have been displaced or know someone who has been displaced by an extreme weather event. Whether it’s from a hurricane, wildfire or an electric grid failure, the number of people having to leave their homes from a natural disaster is sure to rise in the coming years.

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Worries about climate displacement reflect a concern that the U.S. government isn’t prepared to provide the support that displaced Americans may need – and honestly, those concerns are pretty accurate. Current federal disaster aid increases existing inequalities, including the racial wealth gap, and policies that address inequitable disaster assistance have overwhelming support. Whether it’s reducing wait times for disaster support, improving infrastructure, or providing federal housing assistance, it’s time to protect Americans in the face of ever-increasing extreme weather.

Read the whole memo here ([link removed]) and give report author and Emerging Voices fellow Ella Israeli some love ([link removed]) on social for putting together this fantastic analysis.

Here are some other highlights from DFP this week:

Menstruation Station: Time For Our Diva Cup Era

The supply chain™ is yet again coming for us: Tampons are off the shelves ([link removed]) . Newpolling ([link removed]) by Data for Progress finds that only 38 percent of all likely voters express concern about the national tampon shortage. However, 63 percent of voters ages 18 to 29 and 47 percent of voters 30 to 39 find the shortage concerning. The level of concern drops and plateaus among older age groups.

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Americans are under attack right now — struggling to retain basic rights to reproductive freedom, access to hygiene products and formula for children, not to mention the pesky little attacks on Democracy! And it seems Gen Z is, yet again, the only generation paying attention. Read more here ([link removed]) .

Democratize Development

Community benefits agreements (CBAs) can include guarantees of local jobs, higher wages, and other benefits.

Recent polling ([link removed]) finds that 59 percent of likely voters support the use of CBAs on development projects (a +40-point margin of support). And support for CBAs holds across partisan lines, with 61 percent of Democrats, 53 percent of Independents, and 63 percent of Republicans in favor.


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With CBAs, we can ensure meaningful and just community benefits while working fast to address the climate crisis. Read the full polling analysis and CBA best practices here ([link removed]) .

Pay Baristas in the Tears of Howard Schultz

The minimum wage for tipped workers in New York is justtwo-thirds ([link removed]) of the standard minimum wage. This means service workers rely heavily on tips and smiles to supplement their income.

New polling ([link removed]) from One Fair Wage and Data for Progress finds that voters, across party lines, support a full minimum wage for tipped workers in New York by a +61-point margin. This includes Democrats by a +79-point margin, Independents by a +54-point margin, and Republicans by a +34-point margin.

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Until this becomes a reality, though, tip 25%. Read more ([link removed]) here.

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The Hill:Most voters concerned over climate impact of Supreme Court EPA ruling: poll ([link removed])

CNBC:Protecting Social Security benefits from rising inflation is high on voters’ wish lists, survey finds ([link removed])

The Hill:Most Americans have concerns about being displaced by extreme weather, poll says ([link removed])

Daily Beast:Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker Are Neck-and-Neck in New Georgia Poll ([link removed])

Time:Young Voters are Down on Biden. That Doesn't Mean They'll Bail on Democrats in the Midterms ([link removed])

Washington Post:Biden’s Misguided Vow to Change the Filibuster for Abortion ([link removed])

Salon:Doomsday: Supreme Court decision a dagger for efforts to curb carbon emissions, experts say ([link removed])

MSNBC:How this Supreme Court is setting back disability rights — without even trying ([link removed])

Salon:Younger voters agree with Democrats — but don't trust them. Here's how to fix that ([link removed])

FiveThirtyEight:Americans’ Views On Abortion Are Pretty Stagnant. Their Views On The Supreme Court Are Not. ([link removed])

Insider:Abortion rights and gun control join the wish list of executive orders that midterm-wary Democrats want Biden to issue ASAP ([link removed])

Now This News:Major Companies Are Going All In for Pride Month While Also Supporting Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislators ([link removed])

The Gander:Michigan Abortion Rights Petition Breaks Signature Record – and Heads for 2022 Ballot ([link removed])

The Gander:Six in 10 Michiganders Oppose Re-Criminalizing Abortion. Here’s What One of Them Has to Say. ([link removed])

Media Matters:Cable news coverage of the Supreme Court’s West Virginia v. EPA ruling was a mixed bag ([link removed])

Listen: DFP’s Podcast On Offense

We know, we know — it’s not like the world needs another podcast. But we’re really hype about our new podcast On Offense hosted by DFP’s Political Director Marcela Mulholland and Communications Director McKenzie Wilson. Our podcast, which breaks down our latest polling and message testing each week(ish), gives a deep dive on message testing on the latest issues facing progressives — and the best way Democrats can talk about these issues to win. Take a look at our recent episodes — and shoot us an email with suggestions for future podcast topics at [email protected]!
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Dems Deliver

You know what’s really unfortunate? When six people who sit on the Supreme Court basically decide that eh, the Earth's not that great. Why don’t we let it burn to the ground and start over? There are a ton of things that we think need a do-over, including certain parts of the Constitution (the Second Amendment, maybe?). But we like the Earth we currently have, so why don’t we just fix it instead of limiting the government’s ability to restrict pollution and dooming us all to die in this forest fire we call America.

Even though Justice Roberts and his cohort of demons disguised as humans have decided that they’re not fans of our planet, Joe Biden and the Democrats are Directioner-level fangirls. In fact, they’re such big fans of the Earth that they’ve allocated close to a million dollars to the St. Louis region to improve shipping and environmental habits along the Mississippi River. Congress also allocated $97.1 million to restore a fish passage at Lock and Dam 22 near Hannibal and funds from the bipartisan infrastructure bill will pay for a new lock at Lock and Dam 25. That’s a lot of money going to a lot of locks and we truly couldn’t be more excited for Mississippi. You can learn more about this fascinating lock and dam journey here ([link removed]) .

The conservatives on the Supreme Court may be pro-pollution, but the Democrats aren’t ready to give up and look for property on Mars just yet. Rent is going up right now and we have too much student loan debt to move. So while we may have lost in West Virginia v. EPA, don’t worry besties, we will clean up the Mississippi River!!

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