In Depth: MomsRising Director On Getting Out Of The She-Cession

f you’re like millions of Americans, you’re feeling warily optimistic. It’s not a muscle we’re used to using these days; last year was a nightmare no matter how you shake it. Covid ravaged the country, taking over half a million lives, while half of our political system committed itself to antidemocratic stances. We spent that year in our homes; we missed our friends, our families. We missed births and deaths. But right now, things seem to be looking up.

Job growth is strong. The economy is rebounding. Wages are going up. Covid cases have cratered. And Americans report feeling more optimistic about where this country is headed than at any time since the 2006 midterms.