• Just One Good Thing: Strengthening Public Transportation for a Sustainable Future
    Sep 29 2024

    This episode explores the Biden-Harris administration's historic investments in public transportation through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. With $108 billion allocated to improve transit options, the administration is focused on cleaner vehicles, enhanced accessibility, and expanding mobility for all Americans. The discussion highlights the stark contrast between the current administration's commitment to public transit and the previous administration's lack of investment in sustainable infrastructure.

    Here's what to do:

    1. Check vote.org to make sure you and your friends' voter registrations are up to date.
    2. Here is a fact-checking link you can use to help convince people you're speaking with: Federal Transit Administration - Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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    5 mins
  • Just One Good Thing: Tim Walz vs. JD Vance - A Tale of Two Political Journeys
    Sep 28 2024

    This episode compares defining moments in the political careers of Vice President nominee Tim Walz and his Republican counterpart, JD Vance. From Walz's evolution on gun control to Vance's dramatic shift on Donald Trump, these moments reveal stark differences in their approaches to leadership and public service. The discussion highlights why the Democrats' choice of Walz represents a commitment to responsive, principled governance.

    Here's what to do:

    1. Check vote.org to make sure you and your friends' voter registrations are up to date.
    2. Here is a fact-checking link you can use to help convince people you're speaking with: PBS - Fact-checking attacks on Walz's military record by Vance and other Republicans
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    5 mins
  • Just One Good Thing: Kamala Harris's Fight for Fair Wages
    Sep 27 2024

    This episode explores the Biden-Harris administration's expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for workers without children. By nearly tripling the maximum credit and expanding eligibility to younger and older workers, this initiative aims to lift millions out of poverty while rewarding work. Vice President Harris has been at the forefront of efforts to ensure eligible Americans claim these expanded credits, demonstrating the administration's commitment to supporting hardworking individuals.

    Here's what to do:

    1. Check vote.org to make sure you and your friends' voter registrations are up to date.
    2. Here is a fact-checking link you can use to help convince people you're speaking with: White House - FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Leads Biden-Harris Administration Day of Action to Ensure Americans Get the Tax Credits They Deserve
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    3 mins
  • Just One Good Thing: Advancing Worker Rights Globally
    Sep 26 2024

    This episode explores the Biden-Harris administration's groundbreaking efforts to advance labor rights and worker empowerment globally. From using diplomacy and economic engagement to promote labor rights abroad to enhancing trade enforcement, these initiatives aim to create a fairer global economy for American workers. The discussion highlights the stark contrast between the current administration's commitment to global labor standards and the previous administration's approach, which often overlooked labor rights violations abroad while weakening protections at home.

    Here's what to do:

    1. Check vote.org to make sure you and your friends' voter registrations are up to date.
    2. Here is a fact-checking link you can use to help convince people you're speaking with: White House - FACT SHEET: President Biden Takes Historic Step to Advance Worker Empowerment, Rights, and High Labor Standards Globally


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    4 mins
  • Just One Good Thing: Expanding Paid Family Leave for American Families
    Sep 25 2024

    This episode explores the Biden-Harris administration's efforts to expand paid family leave. From proposing a national paid leave program to supporting state-level initiatives, these efforts aim to ensure that American workers can care for their families without sacrificing their financial security. The discussion highlights the stark contrast between the current administration's commitment to comprehensive paid leave and the previous administration's limited approach, emphasizing Vice President Kamala Harris's leadership in championing this crucial issue.

    Here's what to do:

    1. Check vote.org to make sure you and your friends' voter registrations are up to date.
    2. Here is a fact-checking link you can use to help convince people you're speaking with: White House - FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Support and Advance Women's Economic Security
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    5 mins
  • Just One Good Thing: Supporting America's Unsung Heroes - Family Caregivers
    Sep 24 2024

    This episode explores the Biden-Harris administration's initiatives to support family caregivers. From investing in the National Family Caregiver Support Program to expanding access to mental health services for caregivers of veterans, these efforts aim to recognize and assist the millions of Americans who provide unpaid care for their loved ones. The discussion highlights the stark contrast between the current administration's commitment to caregivers and the previous administration's attempts to cut crucial support systems.

    Here's what to do:

    1. Check vote.org to make sure you and your friends' voter registrations are up to date.
    2. Here is a fact-checking link you can use to help convince people you're speaking with: White House - FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Highlights Substantial Progress on the President's Care Agenda During Month of Action on Care
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    4 mins
  • Just One Good Thing: Nourishing America's Families
    Sep 23 2024

    This episode explores the Biden-Harris administration's efforts to improve food security and nutrition programs for low-income families. From increasing SNAP benefits to expanding summer food programs for children, these initiatives aim to reduce hunger and improve nutrition across America. The discussion highlights the stark contrast between the current administration's commitment to fighting food insecurity and the previous administration's attempts to cut vital nutrition assistance programs.

    Here's what to do:

    1. Check vote.org to make sure you and your friends' voter registrations are up to date.
    2. Here is a fact-checking link you can use to help convince people you're speaking with: White House - FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $8 Billion in New Commitments as Part of Call to Action for White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
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    5 mins
  • Just One Good Thing: Elevating the Arts and Humanities
    Sep 22 2024

    This episode explores the Biden-Harris administration's initiatives to support arts and humanities education and cultural organizations. From re-establishing the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities to increasing funding for the NEA and NEH, these efforts aim to enhance public engagement with the arts and promote equity and accessibility. The discussion highlights the stark contrast between the current administration's commitment to the arts and the previous administration's attempts to cut funding and support for cultural institutions.

    Here's what to do:

    1. Check vote.org to make sure you and your friends' voter registrations are up to date.
    2. Here is a fact-checking link you can use to help convince people you're speaking with: White House - Executive Order on Promoting the Arts, the Humanities, and Museum and Library Services



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    6 mins