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By Bernard E. Anderson, Ph.D.

Senior Economic Advisor, National Urban League, and Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

When the economy shuts down, jobs disappear.  

Marc H. Morial 
President and CEO
National Urban League

“The threat the president poses to our democracy is not short-lived and must be cut off urgently and decisively — before it leads to even greater degradation to American democratic processes and traditions. It will need to happen quickly, even with other demands pressing on our country’s leadership like certifying the election results, rolling out the coronavirus vaccine and calming a nation in crisis.” – Law Professors David Landau and Rosalind Dixon

The events of this week have shown beyond a shadow of a doubt that every day that President Trump remains in office is a threat to our national security.

Incited by Donald Trump’s unhinged fantasies about the election he lost, a mob of his supporters smashed its way into the U.S. Capitol, terrorizing lawmakers and staff.  Four people are dead.

NEW YORK (January 7, 2021) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today issued the following statement in response to President-elect Biden’s nominations for top Department of Justice positions: