Today we reach another inflection point on our march towards truth and justice. AG Barr, much more the Don’s consigliere than our attorney general, will face the Senate Judiciary Committee that includes the fierce voice of Senator Kamala Harris. I have no doubt that she will prove her prosecutorial chops and contribute to making the most of this crucial moment in time — living up to an important and inspiring theme that she’s engraved into her campaign:
“This is a moment in time that is requiring us, each and collectively, to look in the mirror and ask a question.
That question being, who are we?
And I believe part of the answer to that question is — we are better than this.
We are better than this.
This is a moment in time to fight for the best of who we are, and fight we will.
I believe this is a moment in time where we must restore truth and justice in our country.
Truth and justice.”
Kamala Harris
Truth and justice. Kamala is fighting for all of us today and I know we wish her well.
"These are not ordinary times. And this will not be an ordinary election." Kamala Harris
I know that many of us will be glued to the committee hearing, and we can update one another in the comments as the day goes on. That said, we still have a roundup to get on with!
I’d like to start today’ off with a deeper dive into Senator Harris’ Rent Relief Act, which was prompted by a great comment in yesterday’s post from our Kamala 2020 group member Black Knight:
“I love Harris’s Rent Relief Act. Hands up — how many of you here would benefit from this? I would. 50% of my income is spent on rent/utilities.” BK
In order to answer this question, however, we first need to know the answer to — what is the Rent Relief Act?
July 19, 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. - With the cost of housing continuing to rise in California and across the country, U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris today introduced legislation to provide rent relief for working families struggling to pay their bills. The Rent Relief Act would create a new, refundable tax credit to put more money in the pockets of families at a time when renters’ wages have remained stagnant and housing costs have increased rapidly. Harris was joined in the introduction by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH).
“America’s affordable housing crisis has left too many families behind who struggle each month to keep a roof over their head,” said Senator Harris. “This bill will ensure no family is priced out of the basic security of a place to live. Bolstering the economic security of working families would strengthen our country and increase opportunity.”
“Under Harris’ Rent Relief Act, the refundable tax credit will be available to individuals who live in rental housing and pay more than 30% of their gross income for the taxable year on their rent including utilities. Eligible individuals would qualify for the tax benefit by determining the total amount spent yearly on rent, taking into account the family’s annual income, and a rate of the federal government’s established fair market rent controls.”
For a full list of supportive statements, click here.
Text of the legislation can be found here.
A fact sheet on the bill can be found here.
I hope you’ll take the time to read all about the Act, the three links at the bottom are great resources.
I’d also like to share another a great comment by group member CwV, that perfectly sums up my own thoughts on where Kamala stands on the issues. From her Rent Relief Act to the LIFT Act, from her Maternal CARE Act to the HEART Act that supports animals —
Campaigning by legislating
Not just airy fairy ideals but actual bills
Still leads the pack in my book
I couldn’t agree more.
LIFT Act
Maternal CARE Act
HEART Act
Criminal Justice Reform
"Let's speak the truth that too many unarmed black men and women are killed in America. Too many black and brown Americans are locked up. From mass incarceration to cash bail to policing, our criminal justice system needs drastic repair. Let's speak that truth." Kamala Harris
🌲🌲🌲 Evergreen 🌲🌲🌲
"I will tell you this: I am not perfect. Lord knows, I am not perfect. But I will always speak with decency and moral clarity and treat all people with dignity and respect. I will lead with integrity. And I will speak the truth." Kamala Harris
I hope you enjoyed today’s roundup. Now let’s move on to having another great time together in the comments! If you’d like to volunteer to host one of our Kamala 2020 diaries, please leave your comment in the ”Calling all Volunteers” thread 🧡
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The Kamala2020 community group has been created to positively support Senator Kamala Harris, and not to engage in negativity towards other community members or any other Democrats running in the 2020 primaries.
Daily Kos is a huge community and there are fellow members and readers alike who do not share in our support of, or enthusiasm for, Kamala’s campaign — all should be made to feel welcomed here.
What’s not welcomed here is petty bickering over any of our preferred candidates, or personal attacks on fellow Democrats. We’re not responsible for the actions of others who may offend, insult or attempt to sow discord and disunity —
that’s on them.
What we are responsible for are our own words and actions —
that’s 100% on us.
From the deepest part of my heart, I’d like to ask all group members, as well as all those dropping by who support or are interested in Kamala’s historic bid for the nomination, that we not respond to negativity with negativity... though at times over the course of the next year+ it may be increasingly difficult!
Let’s do better than our best and respond with kindness and respect, or hold our peace. I believe we’ve all heard the following wisdom while growing up —
“If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” 🤐
🧡🧡🧡 Happy May Day! Be joyful 🧡🧡🧡