Wednesday, April 8, 2020

 
 
 

What happened in Wisconsin yesterday was a travesty. Our fellow citizens were forced to make an impossible choice that no one should ever have to make in a democracy: Put your health and your family’s health at risk by casting a ballot or stay home and have your voice silenced.

Let me be clear: Wisconsin’s gerrymandered legislature and the state Supreme Court put Wisconsinites in this unconscionable position. They abdicated their sworn duty to keep citizens of the state safe and to ensure fair elections, all so conservatives could win a state Supreme Court seat that was on the ballot yesterday.

But Wisconsin won’t be the last state where gerrymandered legislatures elevate their political interests above the health and safety of their constituents.

Democracy itself is at stake in 2020. Can you make a donation to help the NDRC end gerrymandering and restore fairness to our democracy?

The problem is much bigger than Wisconsin, Sula. It extends to the U.S. Supreme Court, which refused to push back Wisconsin’s absentee ballot deadline. As Justice Ginsberg wrote in her dissent, “the court’s order, I fear, will result in massive disenfranchisement.”

The fact is, Wisconsin is a microcosm of the nation. Politicians in a number of other gerrymandered states are working to limit safe voting options like vote-at-home and extended early voting.

We’re fighting back, Sula. This moment is a test for our democracy and we can’t let politicians who are bound and determined to silence the will of the people hold on to power. But I need your help. Can you make a donation to protect our elections in 2020 and ensure an end to gerrymandering in 2021?
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Fitch has published a common set of baseline and downside-scenario parameters against which all ratings groups globally are evaluating the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. As part of our portfolio review, rating actions will be taken in line with expected trajectories under the baseline scenario.

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Understanding the different options of SBA Assistance Loans
On April 3rd, 2020 the SBA (Small Business Administration) opened its system to receive applications for the most aggressive stimulus package to protect jobs and businesses during COVID-19 pandemic, the so called PPP (Paycheck Protection Program). However, PPP is only one of the programs available to Small Businesses with less than 500 employees.

The SBA is offering different relief options to assist businesses in the US and we have summarized them for you on the attachment.

The unprecedented stimulus package includes forgivable loans, long-term repayment period (up to 30 years), no fees, no collateral in some cases and ultra low interest rates. Some programs are available directly on the SBA website and other programs are offered via financial institutions. Please open the attachment to see which program is adequate to your business.
  
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COVID-19 RELIEF INITIATIVES
As a result of the Governor’s mandate that we all stay home to slow the spread COVID-19, the IC campus has been very quiet. There are however, a number of tenants working on critical COVID-19 response efforts that offer inspiration to us and that we wanted to share with you.

Malia Mills is spearheading the South Brooklyn NYC EDC initiative to manufacture thousands of medical gowns, while iMakrFABberz, and RBW have produced 1000+ medical eye shields and need your help. Joe Tsai, owner of the Brooklyn Nets, has donated 2000 ventilators, 2.6 million masks + 170,000 goggles.

We hosted a webinar on the CARES Act and other resources for small businesses to deal with the economic impacts of COVID-19.

Give back + support small business with purchases: Swatch hub is creating personalized face masks, while Standard Wormwood Distillery + Barrows Intense are both producing hand sanitizer, with some profits being donated to local bars. And for your grocery and food needs, there are some IC vendors that can fill those orders!
For all the latest follow us on Instagram PLUS enjoy all your favorite IC programing digitally. From mediation to live music, let's keep in touch. Programming line up below. 
WEDNESDAY: Harpist
Wednesday, Apr 8 | 3 - 3.30pm
IC Instagram Live
Whether you need some background music for your work from home, or just simply want to relax and be transported by Rebecca the Harpist and her ethereal sounds, here’s your opportunity.
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SATURDAY: Rock + Roll Playhouse
Saturday, Apr 11 | 1 - 2pm
IC Facebook Live
This signature IC weekend program is coming to your living-room via IC’s Facebook Live!
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SUNDAY: Songs + Shenanigans
Sunday, Apr 12 | 3 - 3.30pm
IC Instagram Live
The Saturday tradition with music + brews at Big Alice continues online.
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MONDAY: Meditation
Monday, Apr 13 | 9 - 9.15am
IC Instagram Live
Join us on our Instagram Live, every Monday morning, to start your week off with a little breathing space via a live meditation led by Libby Nicholaoufrom our partner Setu.
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