We can’t lose sight of this: Millions of Americans are suffering and on the brink of financial devastation. The economy lost 140,000 jobs in December — the first drop since April, after gains slowed for three months. As the pandemic surges to its deadliest peak yet, the economy will continue its downward spiral and people’s livelihoods hang by a thread. With control of Congress and the presidency, Joe Biden and Democrats must pass sweeping relief within his first month in office. First up: $2,000 survival checks to every American. And do not give in to faux deficit hawks claiming we can’t afford to spend more. We’re the richest country in the history of the world, and a crisis of this magnitude requires massive relief. We can’t afford anything less — the government must deliver for the people.