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1/11
Two lines tell you the story of the American economy right now. The first is the Dow Jones Industrial Average. It’s an index that measures the stock prices of 30 of America’s largest companies. #velshi
Two lines tell you the story of the American economy right now. The first is the Dow Jones Industrial Average. It’s an index that measures the stock prices of 30 of America’s largest companies. #velshi
2/11
The other line isn't a graph. It’s this image of 6,000 cars at the North Texas Food Bank from @DallasNews. This week, the food bank distributed 600,000 lbs. of food, including 7,280 turkeys—enough for 25,000 people. That’s just one food bank, in one American city. #velshi
The other line isn't a graph. It’s this image of 6,000 cars at the North Texas Food Bank from @DallasNews. This week, the food bank distributed 600,000 lbs. of food, including 7,280 turkeys—enough for 25,000 people. That’s just one food bank, in one American city. #velshi
3/11
Those two lines explain what Joe Biden calls the “K-shaped recovery” in America. The top line of the “K” is up and to the right, for the investor class. The bottom line is down and to the right, for the working class, the working poor and the unemployed. #velshi
Those two lines explain what Joe Biden calls the “K-shaped recovery” in America. The top line of the “K” is up and to the right, for the investor class. The bottom line is down and to the right, for the working class, the working poor and the unemployed. #velshi
4/11
The poverty rate in America rose by nearly 2% this summer. That’s almost 7 million more Americans falling below the poverty line. The expiration of government assistant programs, such as the weekly $600 federal stimulus payment, likely contributed to the increase. #velshi
The poverty rate in America rose by nearly 2% this summer. That’s almost 7 million more Americans falling below the poverty line. The expiration of government assistant programs, such as the weekly $600 federal stimulus payment, likely contributed to the increase. #velshi
5/11
In 2019, when the economy was much stronger, about 35 million Americans were food insecure, unsure whether they could afford their next meal. By the height of the COVID shutdowns, that number skyrocketed to somewhere in the neighborhood of 100 million Americans. #velshi
In 2019, when the economy was much stronger, about 35 million Americans were food insecure, unsure whether they could afford their next meal. By the height of the COVID shutdowns, that number skyrocketed to somewhere in the neighborhood of 100 million Americans. #velshi
6/11
America is the richest country in the world, yet almost a third of our people know or fear hunger. Millions face homelessness, and hundreds of thousands already live on the street. So why is the Senate stalling on a $2.2 TRILLION relief bill the House passed Oct 1st? #velshi
America is the richest country in the world, yet almost a third of our people know or fear hunger. Millions face homelessness, and hundreds of thousands already live on the street. So why is the Senate stalling on a $2.2 TRILLION relief bill the House passed Oct 1st? #velshi
7/11
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the House’s HEROES Act is too large and has advocated for a smaller, more focused $500 million bill that doesn’t include direct aid to the American people. #velshi
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the House’s HEROES Act is too large and has advocated for a smaller, more focused $500 million bill that doesn’t include direct aid to the American people. #velshi
8/11
McConnell’s “skinny” bill would also indemnify companies that could otherwise face lawsuits if returning workers contract COVID. In other words, it’s a relief bill that provides no relief. #velshi
McConnell’s “skinny” bill would also indemnify companies that could otherwise face lawsuits if returning workers contract COVID. In other words, it’s a relief bill that provides no relief. #velshi
9/11
There are times for political jockeying. There are times to worry about the national debt. There are times to argue about the effectiveness of government aid. This is not that time. Now is the time for us to understand that our fellow citizens are literally starving. #velshi
There are times for political jockeying. There are times to worry about the national debt. There are times to argue about the effectiveness of government aid. This is not that time. Now is the time for us to understand that our fellow citizens are literally starving. #velshi
10/11
As I have pointed out many times during the pandemic, we have seen the best of America during these dark days. Rarely has it come from the nation’s capital. But this one thing we cannot do without Washington and the Republican-controlled Senate. #velshi
As I have pointed out many times during the pandemic, we have seen the best of America during these dark days. Rarely has it come from the nation’s capital. But this one thing we cannot do without Washington and the Republican-controlled Senate. #velshi
11/11
Senators have gone home already for Thanksgiving. Let’s hope they realize how many people will not be celebrating on Thursday because of their inaction. #velshi
Senators have gone home already for Thanksgiving. Let’s hope they realize how many people will not be celebrating on Thursday because of their inaction. #velshi
