It's not a radical idea to say that women should get equal pay for equal work and the same economic opportunities as men. This is an issue of basic justice. #EqualPayDay
100 years ago West Virginia coal miners helped lead the struggle for fair wages and dignity on the job. Today, the teachers of West Virginia are carrying on that brave tradition. I stand with them in their fight for justice and dignity.
25 years ago, the Family and Medical Leave Act was signed into law. It was an incredible step forward for millions of working families. Today, let’s renew our call for the next step forward: A national paid family and medical leave program. #FMLA25
I just added my name! Sign the petition to @DNC committee members to strengthen the democratic process and support implementing the Unity Reform Commission's recommendations: https://t.co/w3awab4ZRy
Erica Garner was an exceptional young woman. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, friend. Jane and I send our deepest condolences to the entire Garner family and to all those she has impacted.
The last time we tried "entitlement" reform, extreme poverty increased by 35%.
Now, the United States has the highest rate of childhood poverty in the developed world.
So why does Paul Ryan want to try it again?
https://t.co/7zo1gEcF6V
Today, from the floor, I saw a 26 year old risk arrest to tell Paul Ryan what Medicare cuts mean for her stomach paralysis. Others yelled “shame” & “lies.” As they were taken away, I felt we were the House of Lords, entitled with rank. Will people take back their government?
@SenWarren Thank you @SenWarren! This is a huge issue for so many working moms. Not only is child care unaffordable, in many places it is completely lacking with no openings anywhere.
Many moms have a child care story that sounds a lot like mine. Juggling a growing family & holding a teaching job was tough as nails. Without child care, I was a goner. That’s why I’m fighting for universal child care in our end-of-year budget.
Congratulations to @GDouglasJones for his great victory. Congratulations to the people of Alabama for doing what few thought they would do. This is a victory not just for Jones and Democrats. It is a victory for justice and decency.