Women across the ideological spectrum are rightfully disgusted by the ongoing efforts of those who seek to control our reproductive freedom. Fortunately, organizations like Planned Parenthood continue to demonstrate their willingness to be there for members of our community, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. Read more »
On Wednesday, September 20th, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04), Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (FL-20), and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) will host a roundtable with top UK and European legislators on the impact of BREXIT on equality and civil and human rights. Read more »
As FCC Chairman, you have stated your intention to •bring the benefits of the digital age to all Americans.' If closing the digital divide is your goal, moving the USF to Treasury is a step in the wrong direction. Read more »
As the Trump administration continues to push a truly un-American agenda of discrimination and mass deportation, Congress must unite to protect DACA, its recipients, and their families. Today and always, I stand with my Democratic colleagues fighting to protect DACA and pass compressive immigration reform. Read more »
David Clarke's untimely departure as Milwaukee County Sheriff isn't just a victory for Milwaukee, but for all of those whose rights and dignity were violated during his tenure. Joe Arpaio-like law enforcement figures like Clarke, who prioritize partisan fame over their constituents' safety, have no place in our local or federal government. Read more »
For the sake of the soul of our country, we must come together to restore our national dignity that has been robbed by Donald Trump's presence in the White House. Read more »
If the president is sincere in his rebuke of white supremacy, I call on him to remove those in his inner circle who embrace such hateful ideals, starting with Steve Bannon, Stephen Miller, and Sebastian Gorka. Read more »
Too often, Americans are promised by those they elect that job creation is just beyond the horizon, only to discover that such assurances are merely an attempt to win elections. Read more »
Let's call the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity what it really is: A painfully transparent attempt by President Trump to substantiate his unfounded claims about voter fraud in the 2016 presidential election. Read more »
Such an insensitive and draconian approach to our budget, coupled with the trillions of dollars in tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans at the expense of essential health, infrastructure, and jobs programs, speaks volumes as to who Republicans truly care about. Read more »
