Tens of thousands of WA families are going hungry in this pandemic. They’re in danger of losing their homes. Unless #WALeg acts now, these cycles of poverty could consume a generation, and our economy for years to come. #ThisIsAnEmergency - pass a wealth tax on capital gains. https://t.co/DlLWAyNlHs
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Thousands of small businesses have closed, putting millions out of work. Just because the vaccines are here doesn’t mean this economic crisis will end. #WALeg, there’s no more time to waste. #ThisIsAnEmergency - pass a wealth tax on capital gains and get help out ASAP. https://t.co/iZnGisjcnJ
#ThisIsAnEmergency. In order to save WA’s economy, we need quality childcare, help for families that can’t pay rent, and financial support for small businesses. The time is now, #WALeg. Support our recovery with a wealth tax on capital gains. Let's get aid where it's needed. https://t.co/h1xa2Z5j13
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