Today's Top Stories:
Trump contempt for White House pandemic taskforce, disregard for crisis revealed in new book
Amid chaos at the White House as the pandemic worsened, Trump took to referring derisively to the taskforce chaired by his vice-president as "that f*cking council that Mike has."
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Fox News reporter tries to nail Jen Psaki with "gotcha" question. It did not go well
Fox's Peter Doocy tried to spin Republicans' refusal to vote for the wildly popular American Rescue Plan by lobbying bad-faith questions at the White House press secretary over messaging. Roll the tape!
Take Action: Add your name to call for interns for be protected in the American Jobs Plan!
Bombshell update on the For The People Act
No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen: Whoa.
Trump Organization lawyers make last pitch against prosecution
Lawyers for the Trump Organization met again Monday with prosecutors in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office in a last bid to forestall a potential indictment stemming from a long-running investigation into the former president’s company.
Take Action: Add your name to demand corporations stop funding Anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans!
Clarence Thomas says federal laws against marijuana may no longer be necessary
Thirty-six states now allow medical marijuana, and 18 also allow recreational use. But federal tax law does not allow marijuana businesses to deduct their business expenses.
Take Action: Stop holding people in prison for marijuana possession — especially in states where it is now LEGAL!
Collapsed Florida building residents told it was safe, despite "major structural damage"
Officials assured residents of the Miami Beach-area condo that collapsed last week that their building was safe, despite a report that strongly indicated otherwise, while also disregarding residents' concerns that nearby construction might compromise the stability of the beachside high-rise.
President Biden touts "once-in-a-generation" infrastructure investment
The president hailed his bipartisan infrastructure deal as a "blue-collar blueprint to rebuild America" in a forceful op-ed for Yahoo! News.
Take Action: Add your name to tell Senate Democrats to DUMP THE FILIBUSTER!
Rudy Giuliani’s son gets ZERO votes in bid to become New York governor
Andrew Giuliani received zero votes to back his doomed campaign in a secret vote by local Republican leaders this week. Ten percent of voters chose to abstain rather than vote for Giuliani, and Rep. Lee Zeldin was ahead with 85 percent of the vote, making him the presumed Republican nominee.
Supreme Court turns away bathroom dispute in win for transgender students
The Supreme Court declined to take up a yearslong legal battle over a Virginia school board's policy prohibiting transgender students from using the restroom facilities that reflect their gender identity, leaving the decision in favor of transgender student Gavin Grimm intact.
Pelosi introduces resolution to form select committee to investigate Capitol insurrection
Eight of the 13 committee members will be appointed by Pelosi, while five will be picked in consultation with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. While Pelosi did not tip her hand as to who she plans to choose to chair or serve on the committee, she is reportedly considering a Republican as one of her eight picks.
Former daughter-in-law of Trump Organization officer says she's prepared to testify to grand jury
Prosecutors in the Manhattan district attorney's office are likely to announce charges against Allen Weisselberg as soon as this week, and his former daughter-in-law, Jennifer Weisselberg, is apparently prepared to testify against him.
Seriously?
Yes. Seriously.
Hope...
Today’s Action: Pass H.R. 5, the Equality Act!
America continues to legally discriminate against gay, lesbian, and transgender people. This year alone, there have been at least 17 laws passed at the state-level targeting the LGBTQ+ community. The fact is, conservatives have been scapegoating and persecuting the oppressed for centuries — and doing so under the guise of religious freedom.
The ability to persecute others is not something that makes America "free." What is important is the ability for all, regardless of identity, to live an equitable life. We have a long way to go before we paint that picture. Yes, June has been a busy month for Congress, but we must not allow protections for the LGBTQ+ community to fall by the wayside.
Call or email your Senators and tell them to join 72% of Americans in supporting H.R. 5, the Equality Act! If they’ve already co-sponsored, thank them – and urge them to stop at nothing to pass it!
The Democratic-led House passed the Equality Act in 2019, but it collected dust in the GOP-controlled Senate. With Democrats now in power, we must move with urgency – because every day that we delay, our LGBTQ+ communities continue to face hostile living and work environments.
For far too long, our country has denied basic protections to LGBTQ+ people. The Equality Act includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics under civil rights law – finally legally protecting LGBTQ+ people nationwide from discrimination. It is well past time to pass this kind of legislation.
Email or call (202.224.3121) your Senators and demand they keep H.R. 5, the Equality Act, prioritized! If they’ve already co-sponsored, thank them – and tell them to keep pushing!
PS — Please don't forget to sign the petition urging all Americans to get vaccinated, and be sure to follow OD Action on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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