As Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats delayed economic relief during this time of uncertainty, it’s no wonder that climate activists rarely if ever achieve their objectives. If you’re confused by what one has to do with the other, look no further than Pelosi’s previously proposed relief plan.

While millions of hardworking people are worried about how they’ll make it through an impending recession, House Democrats took every opportunity to use them as pawns in a political game. Rather than alleviate the direct threats posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, they chose to use this as an opportunity to reshape the economy. Cramming as much of their left-wing agenda as possible into an emergency plan, progressives showed us where their priorities are.