(The Guardian) Before the pandemic hit Stephanie Gaither worked as a driver for Uber and Lyft in Indianapolis, Indiana, making around $600 to $900 weekly. Now she is facing eviction and has her utilities shut off. Like millions of other Americans who have seen their work dry up as the virus has spread, Gaither has fallen through the huge holes in the US’s unemployment … [Read more...] about ‘I Don’t Have Money for Food’: Millions of Unemployed in U.S. Left Without Benefits
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Texas Becomes Biggest Us State To Lift COVID-19 Mask Mandate
(ABC News) Texas is lifting its mask mandate, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday, making it the largest state to no longer require one of the most effective ways to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The announcement in Texas, where the virus has killed more than 43,000 people, rattled doctors and big city leaders who said they are now bracing for another deadly resurgence. One … [Read more...] about Texas Becomes Biggest Us State To Lift COVID-19 Mask Mandate
Stimulus Checks Should Continue Until COVID-19 Is History, Senators Tell Biden
(CBS News) Some Senate Democrats are urging President Joe Biden to overhaul the nation's approach to handing out stimulus payments, the direct financial relief deployed by Congress to help millions of Americans affected by the economic collapse that followed the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of providing discrete rounds of stimulus checks that are negotiated each time and … [Read more...] about Stimulus Checks Should Continue Until COVID-19 Is History, Senators Tell Biden
In Jesus’ Name We Pray’: New York Woman Loses Job, Leads Pantry Feeding Thousands
(Faithwire) While dozens of New Yorkers lined up outside in the rain, shopping carts at the ready as they waited for free food, Sofia Moncayo led her team in prayer. “We’re super grateful for these people here. In Jesus’ name we pray,” she said, and the group of women around her clapped, cheered and replied: “Amen.” “Now,” she said, “let’s get to work.” By then, … [Read more...] about In Jesus’ Name We Pray’: New York Woman Loses Job, Leads Pantry Feeding Thousands
Vernon Jordan, Civil Rights Leader and Close Ally of Bill Clinton, Dies
(CNN) Vernon Jordan, a civil rights leader and close adviser to former President Bill Clinton, died Monday evening, multiple sources close to the family tell CNN. He was 85. The former president of the National Urban League rose to prominence as a civil rights activist with close connections in all corners of American politics, working with presidents from Lyndon Johnson to … [Read more...] about Vernon Jordan, Civil Rights Leader and Close Ally of Bill Clinton, Dies