Sojourner Truth Radio

Today on Sojourner Truth: We take a look at the American Rescue Plan 2021, the stimulus package expected to be signed by U.S. President Joe Biden. It is a $1.9 trillion package intended to speed up the recovery of the U.S. economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes what some are hailing as a historic move: child tax credits. Our guest is Peggy OMara, an independent journalist who edits and publishes peggyomara.com. She was the editor and publisher of Mothering Magazine for over 30 years. Her books include Having a Baby Naturally, Natural Family Living, The Way Back Home and A Quiet Place. Peggy has conducted workshops at Omega Institute, Esalen, Hollyhock, La Leche League, and Bioneers. What's going on in Haiti? The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee will begin hearings on Haiti, including policy recommendations for the administration of Joe Biden. The hearing is being called for by Congressman Gregory W. Meeks from New York City, who serves as Chair of the Committee. One of the hearings is a cl