Rolling Stone Democrats Are Releasing a Massive Green Jobs and Justice Plan. Here’s What’s In It
The THRIVE Act aims to create 15 million new “family-sustaining” jobs while lifting up communities that have borne the brunt of environmental and racial injustice
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Progressive Democrats in Congress will on Thursday introduce the Transform, Heal and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy (THRIVE) Act. The bill, which has been promoted for months, outlines a “bold and holistic” plan to address racial injustice, the climate crisis, and the economic anxiety and mass unemployment exacerbated by the pandemic. “I think that for us the pandemic has sadly just showcased our belief that we need to figure out how to help people thrive and not just survive,” says Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), one of the bill’s sponsors.
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Wyden, Merkley, Democrat colleagues reintroduce ‘Green New Deal’ resolution
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Thursday they joined colleagues to reintroduce the Green New Deal Resolution, legislation that they said would address the existential challenge of climate change and create millions of good, high-wage jobs in the process.
“Oregonians enduring longer wildfire seasons along with prolonged droughts know full well how the climate crisis is already ravaging communities throughout our state,” Wyden said. “The need to act is now, and the Green New Deal recognizes that urgency by sending a powerful message that it’s time to kick America’s carbon habit before it destroys our families, our economy, and the future of our planet.”