“Madame Speaker, Madame Vice President. No president has ever said those words from this podium, no president has ever said those words. And it's about time." - President Biden #BidenAddress#BuildBackBetter
Delaina Ashley Yuan
Paul Andre Michels
Xiaojie Tan
Daoyou Feng
While we are still awaiting all of their names, we grieve and will never stop fighting for justice.
Afghan-American Foundation statement on the targeting of Asian-Americans. We recognize the increase in hate crimes against AAPI communities and we stand with them in solidarity!
“Our Afghan-American community knows all too well the grief, pain and fear that comes from being scapegoated, maligned, and targeted by those who seek to weaponize ignorance and hate.” We stand in solidarity with AAPL community to #StopAsianHateCrimes.
Today I stand on my ancestors' shoulders ready to serve as the first Native American cabinet secretary. Follow me @SecDebHaaland & @Interior for updates on how we're building back better, protecting our public lands, & creating an equitable clean energy economy for all Americans.
Deb Haaland was confirmed by US Senate today to serve as the 54th Secretary of Interior. @DebHaalandNM will be the first Native American to serve as a Cabinet secretary. Congratulations Madam Secretary Haaland!
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was notorious for recognizing the women who came before her and fighting to pave the way for those to come after. Today, on her birthday, we honor her life and the legacy, and we recommit to fighting for equality and justice for all.
“We will not march back to what was, but move to what shall be: a country that is bruised but whole, benevolent but bold, fierce and free.” - @TheAmandaGorman
“Amanda Gorman, a 22-year-old poet from Los Angeles, is following in the footsteps of Robert Frost and Maya Angelou as she takes the stage for President Biden's inauguration.” https://t.co/h3bz5GM0cz
I'm proud to announce the appointment of Farhat Popal as the City's new Immigrant Affairs Manager. Farhat brings a powerful combination of professional and personal experience that will build bridges to our immigrant and refugee communities and create a more welcoming San Diego.
With new votes joining the tally, we are on a strong path. But even while we wait for more, let’s celebrate the extraordinary organizers, volunteers, canvassers & tireless groups that haven’t stopped going since Nov. Across our state, we roared. A few miles to go...but well done!