The second episode of my podcast focuses on the rising youth activism in the Central Valley — where unemployment, poverty, educational achievement, and health are lagging behind the rest of California.
Joining me on this episode are staff and activists with 99 Rootz: Crisantema Gallardo, Eugene Vang, and Yosseline Perez.
A project ofPower California, 99 Rootz promotes youth organizing rooted in social justice with the mission of building leadership pathways for young people in the small towns surrounding Route 99 highway.
I hope you enjoy this episode, and always, your feedback is appreciated.
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If you’re going to be 18 years old and can vote in a general election, you should be able to vote in the primary — regardless of what month your birthday is.
Secretary of State Padilla agrees, and that’s why he wrote an opinion piece in The San Diego Union-Tribune arguing why we should pass Proposition 18 to engage, energize, and empower the next generation of voters.
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The coronavirus pandemic is raising awareness of just how much more needs to
be done to protect our most vulnerable citizens. You’ll learn how my office is
responding by helping to improve conditions within skilled nursing facilities on
page 3.
Supporting better designs, while at the same time improving the protective use
and function of interior and exterior spaces, can spare loved ones from the spread
of disease and make these facilities more resilient against pandemics.
The California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA), whose board I chair, is
now financing such updates and renovations.
In other news, on October 1 we delivered the statutorily required annual Debt
Affordability Report to the California Legislature. As I wrote in my cover letter
addressed to lawmakers, while it is true that governmental revenues naturally fall
faster than expenditures, the economic stress generated by COVID-19 was
significantly less threatening because of the existence and size of the state’s
rainy day funds. Read the full report here.
Today, TJ Cox for Congress released a new ad, “Earned It.” The ad highlights TJ Cox’s fight to protect the earned benefits of Social Security and Medicare against efforts to bankrupt or privatize these vital programs which protect thousands in the Central Valley.
In his first term in office, TJ Cox has helped over 100 constituents collect their benefits, and he will continue to fight against those who aim to cut Social Security and Medicare. TJ Cox will continue to protect and advocate for these seniors and veterans, and make sure these vital programs are available to future generations.
In Congress, TJ Cox fought to lower the cost of prescription drugs, keep Social Security strong, and allow public employees to keep their earned Social Security benefits.
“Earned It” will air on broadcast in the Fresno and Bakersfield markets and stream online throughout California’s 21st Congressional District.
The Ad V/O: “Can you imagine your Social Security and Medicare cut when you need it the most?That’s what David Valadao tried to do, siding with Donald Trump 99% of the time, including devastating plans to privatize them.So TJ Cox fought back and took on the insurance and drug companies to lower prescription drug costs.”COX: “I’m TJ Cox and I approve this message, because you’ve earned social security and Medicare, and I’ll always fight to protect it.”
Further BackgroundDavid Valadao voted to raise the Social Security retirement age.David Valadao voted to privatize Medicare.On July 31, 2020, Cox voted to increase funding for the Social Security Administration by $100 million, so that the agency can provide better service.Trump’s sabotage of the US Postal Service (during which David Valadao has also remained silent), has delayed Social Security checks on their way to many Americans who rely on them to pay living expenses.Donald Trump, whom David Valadao has endorsed and supported with 99% of his votes in Congress, has suggested canceling the payroll tax, which would bankrupt the Social Security Trust Fund by 2023.
TJ Cox is running for reelection to Congress in California’s 21st District. He is a family man, engineer, and small businessman with a passion for community development. TJ is married to Kathleen Murphy, MD, a pediatric intensive care physician. They are the proud parents of four children.
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Biden Victory Fund Calendar of Events Monday, October 5
506,594 Registered Voters in Fresno Countyas of 7/16/2021 — 200,842 Democrats — 162,935 Republicans — 107,768 No Party Preference — 35,049 Other…
Join us for an online grass roots fundraising event for Brynne Kennedy for Congress with special guest Rep. Jim Costa Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
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