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Biden Plots a Revolution for America’s Children - @NickKristof - New York Times nyti.ms/3wc2xLY

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“The most revolutionary part of President Biden’s agenda so far is his focus on a constituency that doesn’t write whiny op-ed columns, doesn’t vote, doesn’t hire lobbyists and so has been neglected for half a century: children.” - @NickKristof (2)

“Biden’s proposal to establish a national pre-K and child care system would be a huge step forward for children and for working parents alike. It would make it easier for moms and dads to hold jobs, and above all it would be a lifeline for…children.” - @NickKristof (3)

Today one of our saddest statistics is this: American children ages 1-19 are 57% more likely to die than children in other rich counties. Some of those kids die because the U.S. doesn’t provide universal health care to children — only to senior citizens….” - @NickKristof (4)

“…the United States tolerates some of the highest child poverty rates in the industrialized world.” - @NickKristof

The #AmericanRescuePlan cuts child poverty by more than half. It is historic. —> link.medium.com/FOQi1PqnWeb (5)

“So the most historic part of the Biden agenda, to me, is a determined effort to invest in America’s kids and reverse decades of child neglect.” - @NickKristof

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“Just as Franklin Roosevelt revolutionized conditions for the elderly by instituting Social Security, Biden may be able to do the same for children.” - @NickKristof (7)

“Much of the attention on Biden’s next step is on infrastructure and climate change, and they are critical. But still more important for America’s future, in my view, will be the elements focused on children.” - @NickKristof

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“Many early childhood programs pay for themselves…because they reduce spending on criminal justice, special education, health care & other services. One study by Heckman found that programs for vulnerable young children generated a 13% annual rate of return.” - @NickKristof (9)

“So, please, President Biden, push on. This is about America’s future. This is your chance to preside over a Rooseveltian revolution that sprinkles opportunity and averts tragedies for decades to come.” - @NickKristof (10)

“The question isn’t whether we can afford to invest in children and break cycles of poverty, educational failure and substance abuse. It’s whether we can afford not to.” - @NickKristof

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