May is #AAPIHeritageMonth, a time to recognize and honor the many contributions and achievements of our AAPI community.
We must also continue to stand with our AAPI community and show solidarity in the face of violence and racism — there is no place for hate here.
This past week, @POTUS addressed Congress to take action on gun violence. Every minute we wait, we allow this epidemic to continue. Congress must take action because #TheTimeIsNow.
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Hatred and guns are a deadly combination.
From January 6th to Atlanta, white supremisits and extremists have shown how much we need to #DisarmHate in the sake of national security.
This is why the #TimeIsNow for the Senate to act.
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On this day in 2019, a gunman opened fire at a Passover service in #Poway, California, where they shot and killed Lori Kaye and injured 3 others.
Today, we continue to see how racist and anti-Semitic rhetoric lead to deadly acts of violence, which is why we vow to #DisarmHate.
The Senate overwhelmingly passes an anti-Asian hate crimes bill, with Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley casting the lone vote in opposition. Listen to the CNN Audio report here: https://t.co/1Mmk9g3G4K
3 years ago today, 4 people were murdered at a Waffle House in Nashville, TN.
Today, we remember the four Black and Brown people that were killed and #honorwithaction.
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Senator Rogers calling the poll done by the Center for Research and Policy Policy, Inc. A “push poll” which is untrue. It was a state wide poll done with interviews of 600 Rhode Islanders @CGVPRI
Today marks 53 years since MLK was assassinated.
We will uphold his legacy for a safer America as we continue the fight against easy access to guns and the systemic racism that fuels gun violence today. ✊
BREAKING: Another shooting last night. This time in Virginia Beach, VA.
As details emerge there is one thing that we know—#TheTimeIsNow to take action on gun violence. We can not continue to wait any longer.
We can ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
We can close loopholes in our gun background check system.
This is not a partisan issue — it’s an American issue that will save lives. Congress needs to act.
Less than a week after the horrific murders of eight people in Georgia, another American city has been scarred by gun violence. Tune in as I deliver remarks. https://t.co/yU7ReRfFko
Witnesses report that the Boulder shooter carried an AR-15 assault rifle.
An overwhelming 67% of Americans support banning these weapons.
If our elected officials truly reflected our interests, they could act swiftly to send this legislation to @JoeBiden's desk. #GunReformNow
REMINDER: No one needs to know the name or face of the shooter.
What we need to know are the names and stories of the eight innocent people who were stolen from their families too soon. #NoNotoriety#StopAAPIHate
Background checks work. I’m proud the House voted to expand background checks to guns sold online and at gun shows and close the Charleston loophole. I urge the Senate to act quickly and send this bill to President Biden. It will save lives!
I am emotional today for the families and friends of the Emanuel Nine, several of who were my constituents.
They have been waiting for years to see the ‘Charleston loophole’ closed.
Today’s vote moves us one step closer to making gun ownership safer.