Second Leg of Pathways Out of Poverty Listening Tour Concludes in Milwaukee

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Milwaukee, WI – Yesterday, upon the conclusion of the second leg of the Pathways Out of Poverty Listening Tour, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04), Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD), and Democratic Whip Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality, and Opportunity Chair, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) released the following statement: “Today, I was honored to have…

Rep. Moore Fights to Decriminalize Poverty and Keep Families Together

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Washington, DC – In honor of National Reunification Month, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) introduced H.R. 6233, the Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act, to prohibit the use of federal funds to rip families apart solely based on poverty. “The condition of impoverishment should never be used as justification for tearing children from their parent's arms," said Congresswoman Moore.…

Rep. Moore Travels to Texas Border With Over 20 Members of Congress to Investigate Trump/Sessions Family Separation Policy

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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) will join more than 20 other Democratic Members of Congress on Saturday, June 23, at the U.S.-Mexico border near McAllen and Brownsville, Texas. The group, including members of the Democratic Women’s Working Group will speak to children and parents that have been ripped apart by President Donald Trump’s cruel zero-tolerance…

Rep. Moore Statement on Juneteenth

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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement in commemoration of Juneteenth: "Milwaukee has a long and rich tradition of elevating the song of emancipation to echo across the nation. Our Juneteenth day of jubilee is much more than a celebration of progress, it is a living memorial of the ongoing fight for freedom from oppression. This joyous day is…

Rep. Moore Statement on SCOTUS Gerrymandering Sidestep

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Washington, DC – In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to remand Gill v. Whitford on technical grounds, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement: “Today, the Supreme Court had the opportunity to rule on the side of justice and democracy. They had the opportunity to guarantee that our representative democracy is built to work for…

Inequality.org: The Poor People’s Campaign Goes to Congress

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How does a campaign led by the poor and dispossessed engage with elected officials without the politicos stealing the spotlight for partisan purposes? That’s a question the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival has grappled with since they launched a series of actions in May.

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