PolicyLink’s Post

Almost 250 years ago, this nation was founded under the revolutionary idea that all are created equal. The Constitution that followed this Declaration of Independence offered us the invitation to bring this idea to life under the mantle of “We, the People.” But, the promise of a nation for all remains unfulfilled because the democracy designed was only intended to serve some. It is now the work of our generation to take up the promise of “We, the People,” and re-found a country that truly serves all. It is precisely at this moment, when democracy is being challenged from all sides, and the limitations of our nearly 250 years of governing are coming to a breaking point that we must fulfill this mandate. This can only happen if we do the generational work of building a truly multiracial democracy––one that has not yet existed but is ours to create. Today is a great day to revisit Dr. Michael McAfee's piece – We Must Be Founders – in Stanford Social Innovation Review. https://lnkd.in/gmxpmyw5

It’s time for leaders to shed their fears and align their organizations with the greater good. Weathering the attacks against DEI will require leaders to reclaim the narrative around business’ role in society. Knowing how to stand firm and connect DEI to business strategy is the only way to ensure businesses can focus on long-term success rather than short-term distractions. Check out what Dr. Michael McAfee and Mahlet Getachew Getachew lay out in their Impact Entrepreneur article, Reclaiming DEI: Uniting Business and Society for Progress: https://lnkd.in/daYmnMR3

In response to the US Supreme Court’s recent ruling to overturn the Chevron doctrine, the long-standing 40-year precedent where courts provide deference to federal agency expertise in the interpretation of statutes, Dr. Michael McAfee, President and CEO of PolicyLink issued the following statement: Friday’s ruling by the Supreme Court’s conservative majority represents a dangerous power grab that takes policy decisions out of the hands of agency experts and into the hands of judges. Each and every day, government agencies implement a vast array of policies that protect Americans—such as ensuring the safety of food, drugs, drinking water, and more. The dismantling of the Chevron doctrine will undercut many of these regulations. With one ruling, the court undid our country’s long-standing approach to governing established by the separation of powers principle. And because of this ruling courts will have more authority to determine the availability of medications and ignore the expertise of the Food and Drug Administration. Judges will have more power to decide the acceptable levels of toxins in our drinking water and in the air we breathe. Read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/gC9uKPzv

Homelessness is not simply a consequence of personal failure but a symptom of a deeply flawed housing system that prioritizes profit over people, resulting in a severe lack of stable, affordable housing that meets people's needs. Black, Indigenous, and Brown communities — along with young people, disabled people, seniors, and LGBTQ+ people — are disproportionately affected by housing insecurity and homelessness. A stark reminder of the historical and structural inequities that underlie our society, the court’s ruling will subject the most burdened among us to further harm and indignity. “Housing is a basic human need and an American civil right. What a shame to relitigate victories already won on behalf of all people. This decision underscores the urgent need for housing policy and strategies to ensure that everyone is safely housed, equally protected, and able to thrive.” Read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/g5m-TwcT #HousingJustice #SupremeCourtRuling #HousingFutures #Homelessness

Happening NOW! Join the National Homelessness Law Center today at 1 PM EST for a Mass Organizing Zoom to discuss this decision and learn about the next steps to ensure everybody has a safe place to call home. https://lnkd.in/gw4sQt4A