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May 25, 2023 4 tweets 1 min read
Today, we released the first-ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. It is the most comprehensive and ambitious government strategy to counter antisemitism in American history. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/… We’re announcing over 100 new actions that the federal government will take in the next year to counter antisemitism. We also make more than 100 specific calls on Congress, state and local govts, and every sector of society to counter antisemitism now and over the long term.
May 25, 2023 6 tweets 2 min read
George Floyd’s murder exposed for many what Black and Brown communities have long known and experienced—that we must make a whole of society commitment to ensure that our Nation lives up to its founding promise of fair and impartial justice for all under the law. A year ago today, @POTUS and @VP stood next to the family of George Floyd, civil rights leaders, and law enforcement officials to sign the President’s executive order, which applies key elements of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to federal law enforcement.
May 23, 2023 8 tweets 2 min read
🧵I am proud of the tremendous accomplishments of the Biden-Harris Administration and the White House Domestic Policy Council, which I’ve been privileged to lead for the last 2.5 years. We’ve gotten a lot done. Let’s start with health care: We lowered ACA premiums by an average of $800 a year, driving record high enrollment in coverage and record low uninsured rates. Image
Sep 21, 2022 6 tweets 2 min read
The allegation that Orthodox Jews—or Americans of any background—were excluded from the #UnitedWeStand Summit is scurrilous and false. A number of Orthodox Jewish leaders were invited and attended. Attendees included the public policy director of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (OU), America’s largest Orthodox Jewish organization.
May 25, 2022 5 tweets 2 min read
Public trust and public safety go together. There are places in America, particularly in Black and Brown communities, where bonds of trust between law enforcement and communities are frayed or broken. Here’s how @POTUS’ new executive order strengthens public trust and safety:🧵 .@POTUS’ executive order on effective and accountable policing:
✅Creates a national law enforcement accountability database
✅Bans chokeholds and raises standards for use of force
✅Prioritizes officer wellness
✅Restricts the transfer of military equipment
✅And much more
Apr 14, 2022 6 tweets 2 min read
Today is a big day for advancing equity. 🧵 On Day One, @POTUS signed an executive order that made advancing equity the business of the entire government. That had never been done before.
Jan 19, 2022 15 tweets 5 min read
Tomorrow marks one year since @POTUS and @VP took office. In honor of that milestone, I wanted to look back at 12 remarkable accomplishments @POTUS has achieved in the past 12 months. Buckle up! 1. We reduced health care costs and expanded coverage to nearly 5 million Americans whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…