On January 3, the brand-new, Democatic-led, more female, 116th Congress opened with the introduction of House Resolution 1, the “For the People Act.” A sweeping set of reforms that target corruption in government, the private sector, and the lobbying industry, HR1 has the potential to overhaul how business is done in our nation’s capital.
Community Building, One Thank-You At A Time
Photo by Lucas Lenzi on Unsplash
Have you ever noticed how you are more likely to work harder when your boss or colleague (or Pilates instructor) acknowledges your efforts? Being told we are doing something right is a huge jolt of motivation. As humans, elected officials work the same way. This week, we want to encourage you to harness the power of a “thank-you” to advance your civic priorities.
Rock and Open EnRollment
Graphic by the ACA Signup Project
In most states, you only have until THIS SATURDAY (12/15/18) to complete open enrollment and buy “Obamacare” health insurance for 2019. (We can thank the Trump administration, which cut open enrollment from 90 days to 45, for that.) In California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Rhode Island, New York, and Washington DC, you have a few more weeks. Let’s get you covered!