Billionaires grew their wealth by more than a TRILLION since the pandemic began, while Congress hasn’t provided more than a one-time $1200 stimulus to millions now wondering how to pay for rent and food. #WealthTax. m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5…

U.S. Billionaires Grow Wealth By Over $1 Trillion Since Pandemic Began: Report

Meanwhile, millions of Americans are unemployed and struggling to pay mortgages or rents amid the coronavirus crisis.

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There's some truth in the underlying point, but don't forget about the supercharged unemployment benefit that made a huge difference in people's lives while it lasted
James Medlock @jdcmedlock
25 Oct 2020
Remember that welfare is freedom
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But 12 million people are about to lose it!

Nov 29, 2020 · 2:16 AM UTC

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True - more the reason to not forget about it and push congress to extend it!
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The lost it (FPUC) in August! In a month, 12 million people who are normally excluded (eg gig workers) are going to lose access to *regular* UI. It's a moral travesty.
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Too many already didn't receive that benefit. :( Still better than nothing, but we could do much better w/ a universal $2k/month benefit for everyone til a few months after pandemic is over..
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Yes we are