America is a story of progress, and over the last decade, the country has made great strides. We emerged from the great 2008 recession stronger than before; the unemployment rate is at a fifty year low; violent crime rates have fallen dramatically; and we continue to slowly break down barriers to equality.
At the same time, too many Americans haven’t felt the benefit of our country’s success. A climate crisis commands our attention. A rising stock market has not translated into robust wage growth. Our immigration system and roads are in disrepair. And too many Americans are grappling with the devastation of gun violence. All the while, Washington remains mired in gridlock.
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