The United States has never recognized care work as essential. This lack of public investment in the care economy has left care workers—who are disproportionately Black, Latina, and other women of color—living paycheck to paycheck or working multiple jobs to survive. Yet as women and families struggle to make ends meet, corporations continue to rake in record profits.
We can and must vote for change.
For too long, Republicans have prioritized their wealthy donors over hardworking families. Over the last couple of years, billionaire wealth has increased by more than $2 trillion (a 78 percent increase) while the child poverty rate has more than doubled.
If the wealthiest individuals and corporations simply paid their fair share in taxes, there would be more than enough to invest in child care, paid leave, and aging and disability care, which would help our families, our communities, and our economy thrive.
We all want to do what’s best for our families, and electing leaders who will make public investments in care will help us ensure that our loved ones receive the care that they need.