57 years ago

 

In 1964, our government began a dedicated effort to end poverty in our country with the passage of the Economic Opportunity Act. But since its passage 57 years ago, our elected officials have done exponentially more to uphold an unjust status quo that continues to play a major role in the epidemic of poverty in our country today.

Make no mistake: Poverty is by political design. Every time the Democratic establishment compromises on key legislation — like the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package — the most vulnerable people in our communities lose out on another opportunity to see meaningful change that meets the scale and scope of the crises we face.

Now more than ever, we need Jamaal's voice and progressive leaders like him fighting for the people, not the predatory interest groups that actively fight against our needs. Please make a contribution today to help support Jamaal and our progressive movement so we can continue to grow our momentum both in Congress and in our communities.

In Congress, Jamaal knows that the only way we'll see transformative change is through unwavering leadership and bold legislative action. He's seen firsthand just how debilitating political processes like the filibuster, bipartisanship can be in preventing our progressive coalition from enacting powerful policy solutions that can answer our communities' call for change.

It's critical that we continue to fight back against poverty by dedicating our resources to amplifying key policy and legislation like the reconciliation package, a Green New Deal for Public Schools, the Broadband Justice Act, the Care Economy Act, and every other progressive initiative on the House floor.

Each day is a new opportunity to recommit to the struggle for genuine economic, social, and political equality. Together, we can dedicate our work to centering poor, disabled, and marginalized people by investing in programs that support them.

Let's work to uplift Jamaal and our progressive coalition for change. Please chip in today to help strengthen our movement and continue growing our progressive momentum for Jamaal both in Congress and in our communities.

Thank you for your support,

Bowman for Congress