Rahm Emanuel covered up the murder of a Black teenager, Laquan McDonald, while he was Mayor of Chicago.

That he& #39;s being considered for a cabinet position is completely outrageous and, honestly, very hurtful. https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/19/politics/rahm-emanuel-transportation-secretary/index.html">https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/1...
Rahm Emanuel under consideration to become Biden's transportation secretary

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is under consideration to lead the department of transportation, people familiar with the matter say, a move that would enrage progressive activists if the former...

https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/19/politics/rahm-emanuel-transportation-secretary/index.html
During negotiations over the Affordable Care Act, President Obama& #39;s signature achievement, Rahm tried to weaken the bill. https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/21/health/policy/21reconstruct.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/2...
Health Vote Caps a Journey Back From the Brink (Published 2010)

The story of how President Obama has come within a whisper of passing historic legislation is not his alone.

https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/21/health/policy/21reconstruct.html
In his first year as Mayor, he closed more than half of Chicago& #39;s public mental health clinics.

Those clinics disproportionately served Black clients, and caused a spike in mental health crises leading to psychiatric hospitalizations. https://www.chicagoreporter.com/its-time-to-reopen-chicagos-closed-mental-health-clinics/">https://www.chicagoreporter.com/its-time-...
It’s time to reopen Chicago’s closed mental health clinics

As officials revisit one of Rahm Emanuel’s most controversial policies, providers have different ideas for how to restore care to the many patients who have fallen through the cracks.

https://www.chicagoreporter.com/its-time-to-reopen-chicagos-closed-mental-health-clinics/
In 2013, he closed 50 public schools — the largest school closure in United States history — most of which were in Black neighborhoods. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/dec/06/chicago-public-schools-closures-racism-ghosts-in-the-schoolyard-extract">https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2...
What led Chicago to shutter dozens of majority-black schools? Racism | Eve Ewing

After Rahm Emanuel announced a wave of school closures in 2013, Chicagoans took to the streets in protest. But before we can understand whether the closings are racist, we must understand what racism...

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/dec/06/chicago-public-schools-closures-racism-ghosts-in-the-schoolyard-extract
I believe the Biden Administration is sincerely committed to dismantling systemic racism. Giving Rahm Emanuel a cabinet position would threaten that vital work.

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Keep Rahm Emanuel out of the Biden administration -- Mondaire for Congress

If you agree that Rahm Emanuel should NOT be offered a Cabinet position, please add your name to our petition.

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