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A woman shouts as she marches during Thursday's "We Can't Wait" rally on June 24, 2021 in Washington, D.C. The activists gathered to call upon the Biden administration and Congress to act on citizenship for all, climate justice, care, and good jobs. (Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
'We Can't Wait': Thousands in DC Demand Bold Action on Climate, Immigration, and Jobs
"All of us have got to stand together and tell the billionaire class that our time is now," said Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Led by a coalition of immigrant rights, labor, and climate justice groups, thousands of people marched on Washington Thursday to demand that Congress pass far-reaching pandemic recovery legislation for the entire country, particularly those hit by poverty, unemployment, and economic hardship.
"It's a beautiful day for us to remind everyone in Congress that the real power in Washington comes from the people."
--Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.)
\u201cHow does Congress find the money for these bold reforms? It\u2019s a tired question. \n\nThe answer has always been: #TaxTheRich! @SenSanders reminds us of how much the ultra rich really pay.\u201d— Make the Road NY \ud83e\udd8b (@Make the Road NY \ud83e\udd8b) 1624559895
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Led by a coalition of immigrant rights, labor, and climate justice groups, thousands of people marched on Washington Thursday to demand that Congress pass far-reaching pandemic recovery legislation for the entire country, particularly those hit by poverty, unemployment, and economic hardship.
"It's a beautiful day for us to remind everyone in Congress that the real power in Washington comes from the people."
--Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.)
\u201cHow does Congress find the money for these bold reforms? It\u2019s a tired question. \n\nThe answer has always been: #TaxTheRich! @SenSanders reminds us of how much the ultra rich really pay.\u201d— Make the Road NY \ud83e\udd8b (@Make the Road NY \ud83e\udd8b) 1624559895
Led by a coalition of immigrant rights, labor, and climate justice groups, thousands of people marched on Washington Thursday to demand that Congress pass far-reaching pandemic recovery legislation for the entire country, particularly those hit by poverty, unemployment, and economic hardship.
"It's a beautiful day for us to remind everyone in Congress that the real power in Washington comes from the people."
--Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.)
\u201cHow does Congress find the money for these bold reforms? It\u2019s a tired question. \n\nThe answer has always been: #TaxTheRich! @SenSanders reminds us of how much the ultra rich really pay.\u201d— Make the Road NY \ud83e\udd8b (@Make the Road NY \ud83e\udd8b) 1624559895