Jesse Jackson was a giant of the American conscience, a man who believed this nation could be better than it was, and devoted his life to making it so.
His fight for justice and equality was tireless. And his campaign for president inspired a generation to step forward and lead.
My father deeply respected Rev. Jackson and shared his commitment to dignity, opportunity, and inclusion — values I hold as my own.
Working alongside Rev. Jackson holding the KKK accountable and expanding economic opportunity through the Empowerment Zone program were among the most meaningful moments of my time as HUD Secretary.
May he rest in peace. And may we honor his legacy by continuing the work.
President Obama was right, allowing homeless encampments to thrive unchecked is a failure of government. Blue tarp cities are inhumane for those within them & a symbol of lawlessness & decline for those outside them.
The solution isn't rocket science.
I discussed it and more on 'Pulse of the People' on
@77WABCradio
E-bikes were involved in 75% of bike-related fatalities in 2023 and over 7,200 reported injuries, including nearly 500 pedestrian injuries. Our plan calls for immediate action to protect both pedestrians and the delivery workers who use e-bikes.
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"Sources tell News 12's Tara Rosenblum that Andrew Cuomo's family is "solidly on board" and that the former governor is moving forward with his plans to run for New York City mayor."
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Our city is in crisis. That’s why I am running to be Mayor of New York City. We need government to work. We need effective leadership. https://t.co/a0vVYRF4iP
Today, just before 5pm, 6 people —including a 12-year old—were shot in the Bronx
“It’s unclear what sparked the gunfire, but cops said they found 3 men, 2 women and the young girl with bullet wounds when they arrived.”
It doesn’t have to be this way.
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Puerto Ricans have been treated as second class citizens for far too long.
The fact that, as Americans, they don’t have a reliable electric grid and suffer sporadic blackouts on a continuous basis is indefensible and would not be tolerated anywhere else in the United States.
The federal government must finally acknowledge its responsibility to Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 and provide the resources and expertise necessary to end this cycle of insanity once and for all.
A fundamentally decent man who governed at a time of great national turmoil and went on to have one of the most consequential post presidencies of all time. Forever a public servant.
Rest in peace, Mr. President.