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Aug. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The turmoil and uncertainty around the coming national election is the creation of a President hellbent on re-election. America deserves better. It is time to pass my Constitutional amendment guaranteeing our right to vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that we still haven't achieved #PaycheckFairness and closed the wage gap, especially for women of color. I'm proud to cosponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act and will keep fighting to achieve equal pay for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I had the privilege of joining members of the 116th Congress in writing an article for Urban One on Engaging Black America. You can read the full collection of articles, including my op-ed on structural racism & health disparities, here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Warren, Underwood, Colleagues Announce Bicameral Legislation to Combat Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Crisis During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 CNN - Sen. Durbin: Amend the Constitution to protect voting rights Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "55 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act became law. But the right of every American to vote--especially Black & Brown Americans--remains under attack. That's why I introduced a Constitutional amendment to protect voting rights. My op-ed for @CNN :" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @NewDay on @CNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations and my amendment to enshrine the right to vote for every American in our Constitution. Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating 55th Anniversary Of Voting Rights Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Americans with Disabilities Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The right of every American to vote is at the very core of our democracy. Sadly this fundamental right has been under attack for far too long--especially when exercised by Black & Brown Americans. It's time for us to explicitly enshrine the right to vote in our Constitution." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Durbin Introduces Joint Resolution To Enshrine Right To Vote In U.S. Constitution Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of vilifying peaceful protestors, the Trump Admin. should be focused on the very real and looming threat of white supremacist violence. In the Judiciary Committee today, I pressed @HomelandKen & @USAttyNealyCox on whether or not they agree. Here's how they answered:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Durbin: Instead Of Focusing On Real Threat Posed By White Supremacist Violence, Trump Admin Continues To Try To Vilify Protestors Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join my colleagues in demanding justice for all--and that includes fighting for climate and health equity for communities of color." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2020 Fox News "Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "No subtly here. This is so overtly racist that the President might as well come out and say that he wants to bring back redlining. His own past would suggest he never wanted it to go away in the first place." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2020 Harris, Booker, Duckworth Introduce Comprehensive Legislation to Help Achieve Environmental Justice for All Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 29, 2020 Durbin: We Must End Systemic Racial Injustice Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "If @SenateGOP really wanted to honor John Lewis, they would join @SenateDems in our efforts to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Words of praise are fine, but they will soon ring hollow unless real action is taken to ensure every American has the right to vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020 Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Letter to Chairman Lindsey Graham - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Pressing Chairman Graham For Committee Action On The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 30 years ago today to provide protections for Americans w/ disabilities & to preserve their basic civil & human rights. I'm proud to celebrate the #ADA today & I remain committed to fight to make equal opportunity a reality." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2020 Schakowsky Votes for, Improves Domestic and International Priorities Funding Bill Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 22, 2020 Letter to Attorney William Barr, Attorney General and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Kirkpatrick Joins Colleagues in Demanding Answers About Deployment of Unidentified Federal Law Enforcement Personnel and Ongoing Actions in Portland Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Date Title Politician
Aug. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The turmoil and uncertainty around the coming national election is the creation of a President hellbent on re-election. America deserves better. It is time to pass my Constitutional amendment guaranteeing our right to vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that we still haven't achieved #PaycheckFairness and closed the wage gap, especially for women of color. I'm proud to cosponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act and will keep fighting to achieve equal pay for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I had the privilege of joining members of the 116th Congress in writing an article for Urban One on Engaging Black America. You can read the full collection of articles, including my op-ed on structural racism & health disparities, here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Warren, Underwood, Colleagues Announce Bicameral Legislation to Combat Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Crisis During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 CNN - Sen. Durbin: Amend the Constitution to protect voting rights Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "55 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act became law. But the right of every American to vote--especially Black & Brown Americans--remains under attack. That's why I introduced a Constitutional amendment to protect voting rights. My op-ed for @CNN :" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @NewDay on @CNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations and my amendment to enshrine the right to vote for every American in our Constitution. Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating 55th Anniversary Of Voting Rights Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Americans with Disabilities Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "The right of every American to vote is at the very core of our democracy. Sadly this fundamental right has been under attack for far too long--especially when exercised by Black & Brown Americans. It's time for us to explicitly enshrine the right to vote in our Constitution." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Durbin Introduces Joint Resolution To Enshrine Right To Vote In U.S. Constitution Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of vilifying peaceful protestors, the Trump Admin. should be focused on the very real and looming threat of white supremacist violence. In the Judiciary Committee today, I pressed @HomelandKen & @USAttyNealyCox on whether or not they agree. Here's how they answered:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Durbin: Instead Of Focusing On Real Threat Posed By White Supremacist Violence, Trump Admin Continues To Try To Vilify Protestors Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join my colleagues in demanding justice for all--and that includes fighting for climate and health equity for communities of color." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2020 Fox News "Sunday with Chris Wallace" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "No subtly here. This is so overtly racist that the President might as well come out and say that he wants to bring back redlining. His own past would suggest he never wanted it to go away in the first place." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2020 Harris, Booker, Duckworth Introduce Comprehensive Legislation to Help Achieve Environmental Justice for All Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 29, 2020 Durbin: We Must End Systemic Racial Injustice Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "If @SenateGOP really wanted to honor John Lewis, they would join @SenateDems in our efforts to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Words of praise are fine, but they will soon ring hollow unless real action is taken to ensure every American has the right to vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020 Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Letter to Chairman Lindsey Graham - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Pressing Chairman Graham For Committee Action On The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 30 years ago today to provide protections for Americans w/ disabilities & to preserve their basic civil & human rights. I'm proud to celebrate the #ADA today & I remain committed to fight to make equal opportunity a reality." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2020 Schakowsky Votes for, Improves Domestic and International Priorities Funding Bill Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 22, 2020 Letter to Attorney William Barr, Attorney General and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Kirkpatrick Joins Colleagues in Demanding Answers About Deployment of Unidentified Federal Law Enforcement Personnel and Ongoing Actions in Portland Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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