Let’s start by talking about the spending package (again). It’s now looking likely that paid family and medical leave is going to be dropped from the bill completely. Stories continue to emerge from the Facebook Papers that you might find interesting. Next, the United States has issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation and 108,000 people will have their medical debt wiped out partially thanks to funding raised by Fair Fight. Lastly, we have an election announcement.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

AP News: “Biden urges bill over ‘finish line’ as Dems eye new surtax”

NY Times: “A paid family leave program is likely to be dropped from the social policy bill at Manchin’s urging”

AP News: “Apple once threatened Facebook ban over Midwest maid abuse”

Washington Post: “Rep. Mo Brooks, denying planning role in Jan. 6 rally, says he’d be ‘proud’ if his staff helped out”

AP News: “United States issues its 1st passport with ‘X’ gender marker”

NPR: “108,000 people will get medical debt relief after Stacey Abrams’ PAC gifts $1.34M”

AP News: “Letitia James will run for New York governor”