This was a very difficult day in the Senate. And yet, the Senate still refused to consider the Hate Crimes build. How can they protect ‘their’ Confederate statues and not protect people that are alive?
Reverend Jesse Jackson called on each of us to be heralds of change, to be messengers of hope; to step forward and say “Send me” wherever we have a chance to make an impact.
How fortunate we were that Jesse Jackson answered that call. What a great debt we owe to him.
I am deeply disturbed to learn that Rep. Ilhan Omar was attacked at a town hall today. Regardless of how vehemently I disagree with her rhetoric - and I do - no elected official should face physical attacks. This is not who we are.
Sen. Margie Bright Matthews just gave a lengthy speech on the floor on a resolution on the events in Minneapolis.
"The strength of our democracy is not measured by how we treat the powerful or the popular," she said.
"When did 'don't tread on me' turn into 'comply or die?'"
Forcing survivors of rape and incest to carry pregnancies against their will is not “pro-life”—it’s cruel and inhumane. S. 323 strips away basic human rights and endangers public health. South Carolina must reject this dangerous bill. #SCPol
Senator Margie Bright Matthews delivers the Democratic Rebuttal to the State of the State, calling for fiscal responsibility, transparency, and investment in South Carolina’s future. 🧵
.@washingtonpost: Three Mile Island nuclear plant to be brought back to life to feed the voracious energy needs of Microsoft — tech giant to buy buy 100 percent of its power for 20 years. I’ve been advocating this re: the aborted VC Summer nuclear project. https://t.co/AJqUlpyMpl
The Sister Senators will be on CBS Morning Show this morning during the 9:30 hour. Hope you can join us. #courage in conflict. #civility in politics #sistersforlife.
Headed to the DNC convention. Fired up! Riding the Donkey until VP Harris is Madam President. This Sister Senator will continue the fight to protect women’s healthcare rights and protect all people. #stop the hate. #Jesus Didn’t Ride An Elephant.
Fired up and ready for the next round! The government should not interfere with a woman’s right to privacy, autonomy, freedom, and equality. I stand with WOMEN. Codify Roe v. Wade!@POTUS, @WhiteHouse, @VP, @SiXRepro.
Pres Biden invited me to the White House today to a Convening on Reproductive Rights.We are protecting women’s & doctor’s rights to determine healthcare, protecting access to care & patient privacy. Care for women more than the party!@POTUS,@SixRepro
The "Charleston Loophole," a federal rule allowing gun sales to proceed if a background check isn't completed in three days, enabled the 2015 Emanuel AME Church shooting in Charleston. Despite the killer’s disqualifying criminal history, he was able to buy a gun because his background check took more than 3 days. It's time for all conscientious members of Congress to support @RepJamesClyburn’s bill to end this senseless loophole.
As they smile after the signing of this law stripping away women’s rights and leaving children unprotected, OB/GYNs are leaving this state. Way to take SC back @henrymcmaster! The far right is going to put SC back in the dark ages just so they can score political points.
With my signature, the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act is now law and will begin saving the lives of unborn children immediately. We stand ready to defend this legislation against any challenges because there is no more important right than the right to lifeWith my signature, the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act is now law and will begin saving the lives of unborn children immediately. We stand ready to defend this legislation against any challenges because there is no more important right than the right to life.
I am so proud of Mattison Bright Matthews for graduating with a BS in Kinesiology from UVA while being a power 5 D-1 athlete. We can’t wait to see you play at the Univ. of New Mexico.