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Jan. 19, 2022
Duckworth Urges Senators to Vote for Critical Election Protection & Voting Rights Bill
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 11, 2022
Durbin Continues Calling For Closure Of Guantanamo Bay On 20th Anniversary Of The Arrival Of The First Detainees
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2022
Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Higgins, Greene Demand Humane Treatment for January 6 Prisoners
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Dec. 17, 2021
Tweet - "Will be joining @DavidWestin on @BloombergTV shortly to discuss the latest on voting rights, #VAWA reauthorization, and #BuildBackBetter. Make sure you tune in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2021
Watch: Rep. Wild Urges Congress to Address the Rise of Islamophobia Worldwide
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
Reps. Robin Kelly, Clarke, Watson Coleman, Fitzpatrick Introduce the Bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 14, 2021
House of Representatives Passes Schakowsky/Omar Bill, Combating International Islamophobia Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 10, 2021
Schakowsky, Levin, Grijalva Statement on Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 6, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2021
Tweet - "Among the many freedoms we enjoy as Americans is the freedom to live without fear--and that includes public figures like school board members. I'm live on the Senate floor, discussing the need to defend that freedom."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021
Tweet - "I want to state this unequivocally: abortion is a constitutionally protected right, and the Court should uphold this constitutionally protected right. RT if you agree."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021
Tweet - "Your constitutional rights should not depend on your zip code. I'm calling on my colleagues in the Senate to defend those rights for everyone by passing the Women's Health Protection Act. The House did their job earlier this year. Now it is time for the Senate to act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021
Tweet - "The First Amendment does not protect violence and threats of violence. Whether the violence is directed against school officials, airline workers, public health officials, or members of Congress, it's the duty of federal, state, and local law enforcement to respond appropriately."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2021
Tweet - "Using fine print to force students to give up their rights to go to court is a dirty trick long used by #4profit colleges to evade accountability at the expense of students. I'm introducing the CLASS Act to ensure students can have their day in court."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2021
Tweet - "Today we celebrate and honor @Sifill_LDF -- one of the most effective and consequential leaders of the modern civil rights movement. May her legacy inspire us all to be unwavering in our commitment to a more just and equitable society."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Anne Milgram, Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration - Judiciary Committee Leaders Press DEA On Lack Of Internal Oversight
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 16, 2021
Letter to Gubanguly Berdimuhamedow, President of Turkmenistan - Durbin, Leahy, Brown, Malinowski Urge President Of Turkmenistan To Release Country's Political Prisoners
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 9, 2021
Tweet - "Today is World Freedom Day--a reminder of the importance of governance by, of, and for the people. As democracy comes under assault around the globe, leaders of the free world must come together to stand up for freedom and equal rights under the law."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2021
Tweet - "Four times this year, Republican Senators have used the filibuster to prevent this Senate from even debating voting rights. What has become of the Party of Lincoln?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2021
Tweet - "Abortion is a constitutional right--yet it is hanging by a thread in red state houses nationwide. Speaking with @ReproRights today, I reaffirmed my commitment to passing the #WHPA to safeguard everyone's ability to make decisions about their own health, families, and futures."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2021
Durbin Statement On Republican Filibuster Of John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2021
Durbin, Leahy, Murkowski, Manchin Announce Bipartisan Compromise On John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 2, 2021
Tweet - "In our nation, there is no freedom more fundamental than the right to vote. I am pleased we have reached a bipartisan compromise to move forward on this legislation, and I am hopeful that more Republicans will follow Sen. @lisamurkowski 's lead in defending this right."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Durbin: The Senate Must Follow The House's Lead & Eliminate The Federal Crack And Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
Sen. Dick Durbin
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Politician
Jan. 19, 2022
Duckworth Urges Senators to Vote for Critical Election Protection & Voting Rights Bill
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 11, 2022
Durbin Continues Calling For Closure Of Guantanamo Bay On 20th Anniversary Of The Arrival Of The First Detainees
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2022
Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Higgins, Greene Demand Humane Treatment for January 6 Prisoners
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Dec. 17, 2021
Tweet - "Will be joining @DavidWestin on @BloombergTV shortly to discuss the latest on voting rights, #VAWA reauthorization, and #BuildBackBetter. Make sure you tune in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2021
Watch: Rep. Wild Urges Congress to Address the Rise of Islamophobia Worldwide
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
Reps. Robin Kelly, Clarke, Watson Coleman, Fitzpatrick Introduce the Bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 14, 2021
House of Representatives Passes Schakowsky/Omar Bill, Combating International Islamophobia Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 10, 2021
Schakowsky, Levin, Grijalva Statement on Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 6, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2021
Tweet - "Among the many freedoms we enjoy as Americans is the freedom to live without fear--and that includes public figures like school board members. I'm live on the Senate floor, discussing the need to defend that freedom."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021
Tweet - "I want to state this unequivocally: abortion is a constitutionally protected right, and the Court should uphold this constitutionally protected right. RT if you agree."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021
Tweet - "Your constitutional rights should not depend on your zip code. I'm calling on my colleagues in the Senate to defend those rights for everyone by passing the Women's Health Protection Act. The House did their job earlier this year. Now it is time for the Senate to act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021
Tweet - "The First Amendment does not protect violence and threats of violence. Whether the violence is directed against school officials, airline workers, public health officials, or members of Congress, it's the duty of federal, state, and local law enforcement to respond appropriately."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2021
Tweet - "Using fine print to force students to give up their rights to go to court is a dirty trick long used by #4profit colleges to evade accountability at the expense of students. I'm introducing the CLASS Act to ensure students can have their day in court."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2021
Tweet - "Today we celebrate and honor @Sifill_LDF -- one of the most effective and consequential leaders of the modern civil rights movement. May her legacy inspire us all to be unwavering in our commitment to a more just and equitable society."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Anne Milgram, Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration - Judiciary Committee Leaders Press DEA On Lack Of Internal Oversight
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 16, 2021
Letter to Gubanguly Berdimuhamedow, President of Turkmenistan - Durbin, Leahy, Brown, Malinowski Urge President Of Turkmenistan To Release Country's Political Prisoners
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 9, 2021
Tweet - "Today is World Freedom Day--a reminder of the importance of governance by, of, and for the people. As democracy comes under assault around the globe, leaders of the free world must come together to stand up for freedom and equal rights under the law."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2021
Tweet - "Four times this year, Republican Senators have used the filibuster to prevent this Senate from even debating voting rights. What has become of the Party of Lincoln?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2021
Tweet - "Abortion is a constitutional right--yet it is hanging by a thread in red state houses nationwide. Speaking with @ReproRights today, I reaffirmed my commitment to passing the #WHPA to safeguard everyone's ability to make decisions about their own health, families, and futures."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2021
Durbin Statement On Republican Filibuster Of John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2021
Durbin, Leahy, Murkowski, Manchin Announce Bipartisan Compromise On John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 2, 2021
Tweet - "In our nation, there is no freedom more fundamental than the right to vote. I am pleased we have reached a bipartisan compromise to move forward on this legislation, and I am hopeful that more Republicans will follow Sen. @lisamurkowski 's lead in defending this right."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Durbin: The Senate Must Follow The House's Lead & Eliminate The Federal Crack And Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
Sen.Dick Durbin
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