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It only took 72 hours for the federal government to pass and implement Juneteenth as a national holiday

Hi Pamela, This week was a long one, but it only took 72 hours for the federal government to pass and implement Juneteenth as a national holiday. What else could they do to really address racism and the equity gap in this country? More below. This week's best petitions Tell Joe Manchin: Bipartisanship means the people agree. And we agree on the freedom to vote. You can also tell Joe Manchin to dump the filibuster. Another word that Republicans don't understand: Critical Race Theory. They are attacking Black History education. We MUST stop their racist agenda. Tens of thousands of refugees are stranded, waiting to reschedule their travel to the U.S. Tell Biden to make good on his promise and let 62,500 refugees into the country. Stop Elon Musk's union busting with the American Jobs Plan. Why is DeJoy still able to slow down our mail? Let's stop the slowdown at the USPS. Drug prices in the U.S. are more than 2.5 times higher than other countries. Congress MUST lower drug prices. Sunday reading Juneteenth is a celebration of liberation, but mass incarceration still lives on An urgent call for Black maternal health solutions A gigantic progressive guide to the American Jobs Plan The Tyrannosaurus Rex is closer to the iPhone in time than it is to Stegosaurus, and other trivia. Congressional Interns almost never make $15 an hour, even from members who support a $15 minimum wage. Here's why that happens, and why it's bad. 2020 was the deadliest year in decades for gun violence. So far 2021 is worse. The ACA is here to stay. Israeli airstrikes target Gaza sites, first since cease-fire. Remembering journalist Janet Malcolm. A right wing group is fueling the fight over teaching about the history of racism in America. Who are the 14 House Republicans who voted against making Juneteenth a holiday? How a heat dome works. Pivot to Video: A driver's co-op in NYC is taking on Uber and Lyft "Wow, you know a lot about this" Cicada watch This may be our last cicada watch: Cicadas are dying off and… leaving a stench The search for the loudest Cicadas in DC Friendraisers: Consider splitting a donation The Bail Project and Black Voters Matter. As always, this week brought another reason to make DC a state. In Solidarity, Mike Phelan Progress America Paid for by Progress America   Sent via ActionNetwork.org. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Progress America, please click here.