Barack knows the weight and power of the presidency because he’s lived it. The job requires empathy, discipline, and an understanding of complex issues. @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris are more than ready. They can meet this moment. Let’s do our part: Text VOTE to 30330.
Today I celebrate that the @ELCA has finally done away with a document, the origin of which was a cynical attempt to keep queer folks from ordination. I am also aware that the policy still in place requires unmarried clergy to abstain from sex - a priggish departure from reality.
Assault weapons don’t belong in our communities. Period. As president, I’ll ban these military-style weapons and institute a buyback program that gets as many as possible off our streets. https://t.co/25ie9qBiSC
We must pass the bill I lead to close the boyfriend loophole. What does it mean? Federal law says if you’re convicted of abusing your wife you can’t get a gun; if it’s your girlfriend you can. The House passed it; NRA has stopped it.Time for action is now https://t.co/8bh71ie4WN
The most important job in our democracy is citizen. If you’re tired of politicians manipulating maps and ignoring the will of voters, I hope you’ll sign @allontheline’s Citizen Commitment today: https://t.co/CUAaoAGY6z
Former President Jimmy Carter and his Vice President Walter Mondale are cheered as they begin a conversation about #HumanRights moderated by @jmeacham #Leesburg VA
Pete Buttigieg on his sexuality:
"That's the thing I wish the Mike Pences of the world would understand: That if you have a problem with who I am, your quarrel is not with me. Your quarrel, sir, is with my creator."
This is the best response I've ever read.
There is a way forward. First, we should affirm the image of God, dignity and worth, civil rights, and integrity of faith for all LGBTQ people, without exception. https://t.co/HIdBM7JN37
Genesis tells us that Adam and Eve were naked and unashamed UNTIL THEY LISTENED TO A SNAKE. In other words, shame doesn’t originate from God’s voice. Shame originates from voices who say they are speaking for God, and that’s different. #shamelessbook
This hearing was about what this policy did, what the U.S. government has done under Donald Trump to essentially negate the value of these families who have come to the United States; to nullify the idea of them having meaningful family ties.
“We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly.”
“Anyone who lives in the United States can never be considered an outsider anywhere in this country.”
MLK