John Barros for Mayor! John Barros, formerly Boston’s Chief of Economic Development under the Walsh Administration, has entered Boston’s mayoral race. As a lifelong resident of Boston, Barros has a vision for bringing the city “back to life” by making bold investments in community health, environmental justice, affordable housing and more. Get your questions ready!
Joe’s Jobless Jam. The April U.S. jobs report shocked economists when it was reported that the nation’s unemployment ticked up to 6.1% and only 266,000 jobs were added compared to the Dow Jones expectation of 1 million jobs. President Biden said the April jobs numbers reveal that his massive infrastructure and family support bills are needed now more than ever. Biden intends to fund his economic recovery packages by increasing the corporate tax rate, raising taxes on the very rich, closing loopholes and increasing IRS enforcement. Are you in favor of increased taxes to solve our economic crisis?
Off to the Olympics! New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard, formerly Gavin Hubbard, is on track to become the first openly transgender athlete to compete in this summer’s Tokyo Olympic Games. The 43-year-old athlete previously competed in men’s weightlifting competitions. What does this mean for young women athletes competing in any type of sports? Are women put at a major disadvantage?
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