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Yesterday, we watched Joe Biden give his first address to a joint session of Congress as president. COVID-19 relief? Check. Gun violence? Check. Jobs and childcare? Check and check. Access to abortion and reproductive health care? Not a single mention. In a speech that touted bold vision and an appetite for real change coupled with themes of American exceptionalism and leadership, this was an unacceptable omission.
Commitments to reproductive health and rights that omit explicit mention of abortion leave a crucial piece of comprehensive care on the table and contribute to a culture of secrecy and stigma, which studies show have negative impacts on people’s mental and physical well-being.
Nancy Pelosi takes a swipe at the squad in upcoming book
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi discusses her colleagues in an upcoming book by USA Today journalist Susan Page. When it came to New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her “squad,” Pelosi had some blunt remarks towards the group, according to the book.
Excerpts from the book “Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power” were released by Axios. One excerpt featured the House Speaker taking a swipe at the group of progressive Democrats made up of Ocasio-Cortez, Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Presley, and Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib. All four of whom won re-election in November.