{"id":1024979,"date":"2023-07-28T22:30:33","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T22:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/democrats.org\/?p=1024979"},"modified":"2023-07-28T22:30:33","modified_gmt":"2023-07-28T22:30:33","slug":"in-the-states-democrats-defend-our-rights-strengthen-the-economy-while-gop-attacks-our-freedoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/democrats.org\/news\/in-the-states-democrats-defend-our-rights-strengthen-the-economy-while-gop-attacks-our-freedoms\/","title":{"rendered":"IN THE STATES: Democrats Defend our Rights &amp; Strengthen the Economy While GOP Attacks our Freedoms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today, President Biden traveled to Maine to discuss how Bidenomics is revitalizing rural and underserved communities across the country and signed an executive order prioritizing the manufacturing of leading-edge technology in the United States, strengthening America\u2019s manufacturing boom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wmtw.com\/article\/president-biden-sign-executive-order-during-visit-auburn-maine\/44671487\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WMTW ABC 8<\/a>: President Biden signs &#8220;Invent it here, make it here&#8221; executive order in Maine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2023\/07\/28\/politics\/joe-biden-economy-speech-maine-visit-auburn-manufacturing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bangor Daily News<\/a>: Joe Biden hits \u2018trickle-down economics\u2019 while speaking at Maine textile company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wmtw.com\/article\/maine-auburn-president-biden-visit-remarks\/44662930\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WMTW ABC 8<\/a>: President Joe Biden&#8217;s Maine visit: Biden speaks in Auburn, signs executive order<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As the 2024 GOP field gathers in Des Moines for the Iowa GOP\u2019s Lincoln Dinner tonight, Vice President Kamala Harris reaffirmed the Biden-Harris administration&#8217;s commitment to protecting reproductive freedom and called out Iowa Republicans for passing a draconian six-week abortion ban during a special session.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/who13.com\/news\/kamala-harris-july-28-des-moines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NBC WHO 13<\/a>: Vice President Kamala Harris promises to protect abortion rights in Des Moines visit&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weareiowa.com\/article\/news\/politics\/national-politics\/vice-president-kamala-harris-des-moines-visit-reproductive-rights-abortion-access\/524-b302881a-a0a4-4102-969f-32bed2830e64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">We are Iowa<\/a>: Vice President Kamala Harris returns to Des Moines to discuss reproductive rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.siouxlandproud.com\/news\/your-local-election-hq\/vice-president-kamala-harris-promises-to-protect-abortion-rights-in-des-moines-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Siouxland Proud<\/a>: Vice President Kamala Harris promises to protect abortion rights in Des Moines visit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On Thursday, President Biden announced steps to protect Americans from extreme summer temperatures and the impact of climate change. President Biden issued a federal heat hazard alert to protect workers in high-risk industries like construction and agriculture and announced funding from the&nbsp;<em>Inflation Reduction Act<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Bipartisan Infrastructure Law<\/em>&nbsp;to equip at-risk cities and communities with resources and technology to increase water storage capacity, provide needed air conditioning units, and establish the first publicly funded heat response and mitigation office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In Arizona: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ktar.com\/story\/5521895\/phoenix-mayor-kate-gallego-biden-administration-extreme-heat-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KTAR News<\/a>: Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego joins President Biden\u2019s rollout of heat protection plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In California:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/politics\/story\/2023-07-27\/extreme-heat-california-biden-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Los Angeles Times<\/a>: As extreme heat bakes California and the West, Biden unveils new plan to respond<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In New York: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nydailynews.com\/news\/national\/ny-biden-heat-wave-protections-for-workers-20230727-icbuu7m3brbyfpjov3nu2fovky-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York Daily News<\/a>: Biden announces new steps to protect workers from extreme heat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Texas:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expressnews.com\/business\/article\/san-antonio-mayor-nirenberg-joins-biden-18264337.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Antonio Express-News<\/a>: San Antonio Mayor Nirenberg joins Biden in announcement of heat-related measures for workers, cities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>President Biden also called out Sen. Tuberville\u2019s hypocritical political stunts for claiming to support America\u2019s service members and their families while blocking nearly 300 critical military nominations to advance an extreme agenda.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In Alabama:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/al.com\/politics\/2023\/07\/tubervilles-hold-on-military-nominations-causing-growing-cascade-of-damage-and-destruction-biden-says.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AL.com<\/a>: Tuberville\u2019s hold on military nominations causing \u2018growing cascade of damage and destruction,\u2019 Biden says<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Michigan: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/michiganadvance.com\/2023\/07\/23\/tuberville-hold-on-military-nominees-is-not-only-wrong-it-is-dangerous-biden-says\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michigan Advance<\/a>: Tuberville hold on military nominees is \u2018not only wrong\u2013it is dangerous,\u2019 Biden says<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In New York: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ny1.com\/nyc\/all-boroughs\/news\/2023\/07\/28\/biden-continues-sharp-criticism-of-tuberville-military-blockade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spectrum News NY 1<\/a>: &#8216;A growing cascade of damage and disruption&#8217;: Biden ramps up criticism of Tuberville&#8217;s military blockade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the weekend, Biden-Harris 2024 Campaign Co-Chair Congressman Cedric Richmond blasted Ron DeSantis for Florida\u2019s new curriculum standards that suggest some enslaved people developed&nbsp; skills which could be applied for their \u201cpersonal benefit.\u201d Meanwhile, under DeSantis\u2019 failed leadership, Florida continues to suffer from some of the highest costs in the country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/floridapolitics.com\/archives\/624600-joe-biden-campaign-drags-ron-desantis-for-floridas-disgusting-slavery-curriculum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florida Politics<\/a>: Joe Biden campaign criticizes Ron DeSantis for Florida\u2019s \u2018disgusting\u2019 slavery curriculum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2023\/07\/24\/watch-live-civil-rights-leaders-activists-address-florida-education-standards-for-teaching-african-american-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">News 4 Jax<\/a>: Civil rights leaders, activists, address Florida education standards for teaching African American history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtsp.com\/article\/money\/tampa-bay-inflation-consumer-price-index\/67-5f6fbfbb-5ef9-4038-874a-ad86ba62a5d2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CBS 10 Tampa Bay<\/a>: Florida leads country in inflation despite nationwide low<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On Monday, Vice President Harris delivered the keynote address at the UnidosUS Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois. Vice President Harris reaffirmed the Biden-Harris administration\u2019s commitment to protecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Americans and discussed how Bidenomics is improving the quality of life for Hispanic families and creating pathways towards greater equity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/news\/chicago-news\/vice-president-kamala-harris-returns-to-chicago-will-speak-at-unidosus-conference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WGN9:<\/a> VP Kamala Harris returns to Chicago, touts efforts to boost economic power of Hispanic community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chicago.suntimes.com\/elections\/2023\/7\/24\/23806024\/kamala-harris-chicago-visit-urges-hispanic-voters-against-extremists-biden-reelection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicago Sun-Times<\/a>: VP Kamala Harris urges Hispanic leaders in Chicago to unite against extremists: \u2018When we fight, we win\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/politics\/ct-kamala-unidosus-coalition-20230724-irxb7u67rzhxjfkgtmefm3kanm-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicago Tribune:<\/a> Vice President Kamala Harris uses Chicago appearance to call for Latinos to act against extremists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/vp-harris-kamala-chicago-visit-vice-president\/13542679\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ABC7 Chicago:<\/a> Vice President Kamala Harris in Chicago for Latino leaders&#8217; conference, Biden fundraiser<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On what would have been Emmett Till\u2019s 82nd birthday, President Biden established a new national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, with sites in Illinois and Mississippi. President Biden and Vice President Harris delivered remarks highlighting the importance of teaching Emmett Till\u2019s story, criticizing attempts from MAGA Republicans to rewrite American history.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In Illinois:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/emmett-till-monument-death-house-mamie\/13544957\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ABC 7 Chicago<\/a>: President Biden signs proclamation for Emmett Till National Monument in Chicago, Mississippi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Illinois:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/chicago.suntimes.com\/black-history\/2023\/7\/25\/23807415\/biden-emmett-till-mamie-till-mobley-national-monument-new-national-park-service-site-chicago\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicago Sun-Times:<\/a> President Joe Biden creates Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in Chicago and Mississippi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Georgia:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabe.org\/president-biden-dedicates-national-monument-to-emmett-till-and-his-mother\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NPR WABE:<\/a> President Biden dedicates national monument to Emmett Till and his mother<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Kentucky:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbko.com\/2023\/07\/25\/president-biden-creates-new-monuments-memory-emmett-till-mamie-till-mobley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ABC13 WBKO:<\/a>&nbsp; President Biden creates new monuments in memory of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Mississippi: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarionledger.com\/story\/news\/2023\/07\/25\/president-joe-biden-signs-a-proclamation-establishing-a-national-monument-honoring-emmett-till\/70464196007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clarion Ledger<\/a>: For Till&#8217;s family, national monument cements his inclusion in the American story<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Mississippi:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississippifreepress.org\/35026\/our-highest-hope-emmett-till-national-monument-follows-decades-of-efforts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mississippi Free Press<\/a>: \u2018Our Highest Hope\u2019: Emmett Till National Monument Follows Decades of Efforts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Mississippi:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/magnoliatribune.com\/2023\/07\/25\/president-biden-signs-proclamation-to-establish-emmett-till-and-mamie-till-mobley-national-monuments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Magnolia Tribune<\/a>: President Biden signs proclamation to establish Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In New York:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ny1.com\/nyc\/all-boroughs\/news\/2023\/07\/25\/biden-creates-national-monument-honoring-emmett-till-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spectrum NY 1<\/a>: Biden establishes a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In New York:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/abc7ny.com\/emmett-till-monument-house-death-mamie\/13545843\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ABC7 NY<\/a>: President Biden establishes Emmett Till National Monument at sites in Illinois, Mississippi&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In New York:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nydailynews.com\/news\/politics\/us-elections-government\/ny-biden-announces-new-monument-to-emmett-till-20230726-fbbwjya2krctxexo2h6e6uus4e-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NY Daily News<\/a>: Biden honors Emmett Till with national monument and denounces efforts to whitewash Black history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, President Biden traveled to Maine to discuss how Bidenomics is revitalizing rural and underserved communities across the country and signed an executive order prioritizing the manufacturing of leading-edge technology in the United States, strengthening America\u2019s manufacturing boom.&nbsp; 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