With voting already underway for the 2020 elections, Ruthie’s “most fervent wish” was for her replacement not to be named “until a new president is installed.” We must honor her wish.
Happy Birthday to the League of Women Voters! One hundred years ago today, the League of Women Voters was formed right here in the Gold Room at the Congress Hotel.
Jensen Reckhow quotes Warsan Shire in presenting on Negev Refugee Center med student-led program caring for the underserved: “no one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark. you only run for the border when you see the whole city running as well.“ @GoldFdtn#goldsummit19
Under the leadership of @SpeakerPelosi, the House of Representatives has passed more than 150 bills this Congress that have died on the desk of Senator McConnell.
Don’t be fooled. There’s only one person to blame for the lack of progress in Washington: Senator Mitch McConnell.
People suffer from mental illness in every other country on earth; people play video games in virtually every other country on earth.
The difference is the guns.
The House passed a bill more than 5 months ago to require basic background checks on gun sales — the very least we can do to keep our loved ones safe. How many more people need to die before @SenateMajLdr McConnell puts aside @NRA interests and gives that bill a vote?
The 2020 Census will shape our nation’s government, public policy, and budgets for an entire decade. Add your name and tell lawmakers in your state to make sure the 2020 Census is conducted fairly and fully funded. https://t.co/mTvSvY8D5a
Seeking asylum is not a crime. We're calling on Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform that includes a long-term plan for asylum seekers and a commitment to all refugees seeking freedom in our great nation. #Not1Dollar https://t.co/QvquURqykK
An inaccurate census denies money for schools, roads, and transit to millions of low-income and rural households, immigrant communities, people of color and young children. Say #CountMeIn. Show your support by signing our pledge: https://t.co/35VjkFm8Tw
A woman’s medical decisions should be between her and her medical team, NOT dictated by politicians.
I’m proud Illinois voted to #PassTheRHA to protect women’s health care, even when attacks on it are happening nationwide. 💪🚺 #StoptheBans#RHAinIL
When I was bleeding to death in my Black Hawk helicopter on that dusty field in Iraq, I didn't care if the American troops risking their lives to help save me were gay, straight, transgender, black, white, male or female. All that mattered was they didn't leave me behind.
If this #TrumpShutdown was about national security, Donald Trump & Senate Republicans would ensure our Servicemembers were being paid. Mitch McConnell must let the Senate vote to end this ridiculous shutdown & give those who wear our nation’s uniform the paychecks they’ve earned.
My message to Senator McConnell: reopen the government while we continue to negotiate border security. You do not need a permission slip from President Trump to do your job. It’s time for the Senate to act.
It's been over a week since a vital federal program supporting victims of sexual assault, domestic abuse, & stalking expired. @realDonaldTrump must end his shutdown & work with Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act as soon as possible. https://t.co/vUkvUSZnK9