Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) were elected to represent their constituents. But they are ignoring the cries of working families and caregivers, mothers of color in particular, by sitting on a much-needed $3.5 trillion investment that could address the decades-long fiscal neglect of low- and moderate-income families and communities.
Author: Danielle Atkinson
Danielle Atkinson is the founder and national director of Mothering Justice. She has extensive experience as a church-based, electoral and community organizer, having worked with organizations such as America Votes, State Voices, Population Connection and ACORN.