When Republicans and Donald Trump tried to wipe out funding for the Legal Services Corporation, Democrats fought back and kept this lifeline for veterans, survivors of domestic violence, seniors, and families facing eviction or foreclosure. Now, LSC will still have hundreds of millions of dollars to fund legal aid in every state, so low-income Americans don’t have to go to court alone.
What that means in real life: more help for people fighting illegal evictions, escaping abuse, protecting their benefits, and standing up to scammers and predatory lenders.
A Blizzard Warning is issued for our area! Please stay home and off the roads if you are able! Stay informed by following this page, your local officials, and the National Weather Service for the latest information. And remember to check in on your neighbors!
A huge winter storm is expected to hit Queens-NYC tomorrow and continue into Monday. A blizzard warning has been issued. Please be prepared and take appropriate precautions. Safety must be the top priority.
Nothing has misled the American people to the warped belief that the president can act like a king more than this stupid, boring, performative after-dinner speech from hell. #SOTU
I can say from personal experience that Putin is threatened by strong women.
As I argue in a new piece in @ForeignAffairs, he and his fellow autocrats have reason to fear us:
Defending women's rights and combating authoritarianism is the same fight. https://t.co/lQBwUuovfy
BREAKING: In a stunning moment, Hillary Clinton just accused the Trump Administration of “having something to hide” with regards to the Epstein files. Wow.
Protect your ride! 🛡️ Keep airbag thieves at bay: park in well-lit areas, install a car alarm, and consider an anti-theft steering wheel lock. 🚗💪 #CarSafety