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March 31, 2021 Tweet - "Trans rights are human rights. And that's exactly why we're working to pass the #EqualityAct in the Senate. #TransDayOfVisibility" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "There is a concerted, cynical, Un-American, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this voter suppression and renew democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2021 Letter to David Uejio, Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council to Address Racial Disparities in Housing Appraisal Industry Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @QnsBPRichards, @RepGraceMeng, and the people of Queens in vigil to honor the 8 people who were killed in a string of shootings in Atlanta--6 of whom were of Asian descent The Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence and help #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today is a National Day of Action and Healing Abuse, prejudice, violence against Asian Americans is on the rise We can't lose our vigilance against the forces of hate, bigotry, discrimination That's why I set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "We saw it in Georgia last night. We see it across the country. A concerted, nationwide, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this and renew Democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Last night, the Senate did three good things: --Prevented a 2% cut to Medicare --Extended PPP for small businesses --Set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate And there's so much more to do on voting rights, economy and climate, and gun safety." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 New Report Finds Nearly 3,800 Hate Incidents Targeting AAPI Individuals in Last Year -- Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I announced the Senate will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill. It will give the Justice Department--and local communities--crucial tools to fight the wave of racist violence we've seen against Asian Americans. We will act to #StopAsianHate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "This Senate passed the #AmericanRescuePlan to fight the COVID health and economic crisis. And this Senate will take action on Civil rights and voting rights Economic recovery, jobs, and the climate crisis Health and gun safety" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Last week, the Judiciary Committee held the first hearing on the #EqualityAct This landmark legislation would enshrine as law that no American shall be denied justice based on their gender or sexual orientation We're working to pass it, because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Across the country, the Republicans seem to believe that the best strategy for winning elections is to try to prevent the other side from voting. That's not democracy. The Senate will pass the #ForThePeople Act to fight this voter suppression and protect democracy for all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Since 2012--the GA GOP has closed more than 200 polling places. Voters in mostly Black precincts now wait 8X LONGER to vote than voters in mostly white precincts. Now the GOP makes it a crime to give water to people standing in long lines THEY CREATED. Despicable! We will act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "Democracy is sacrosanct Voting rights must be inviolable And if we in Congress have to pass a law or amend the Constitution of the United States to ensure government works for our citizens, that's what we should do #S1--the #ForThePeople Act--will be a priority in this Congress" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "This is the first committee meeting I attended as Majority Leader There is a nationwide effort by GOP-led state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color It smacks of Jim Crow The #ForThePeople Act is a priority in this Congress" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "America needs the #ForThePeople Act It'll combat voter suppression efforts by GOP state legislatures It'll limit dark money from big special interests empowered by Citizens United It'll root out corruption in Washington And much more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort to limit the right to vote GOP state legislatures have seized on Trump's "big lie" about the election & introduced over 250 bills aimed at tightening voting rules It smacks of Jim Crow We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to renew Democracy" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Video Release: Rules Committee Holds First Senate Hearing on For the People Act, Legislation Merkley is Leading to Strengthen Democracy, Make It Easier to Vote, and End Influence of Dark Money in Politics Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 24, 2021 Hirono, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "Instead of the Republican Party trying to win back voters they lost in this election, they're trying to disenfranchise voters. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this and renew Democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Gun Violence Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "The shooting in Boulder comes just after another tragedy in Atlanta where 8 were killed in a string of shootings, 6 of whom were of Asian descent We have a responsibility to do more than just speak out We will take action to address the epidemic of gun violence & #StopAsianHate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 21, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to join the AAPI Rally Against Hate today in NYC. We must speak out every time we see an act of hatred against Asian Americans--or against any American. We must act to #StopAsianHate. Hate against one is hate against all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "We must come together to #StopAsianHate. I was proud to join the @AAFederation vigil tonight in New York City to pray for those we've lost, their families, the people of Georgia, and the AAPI community across the country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2021 Congressman Meeks Introduces Bill to Advance Equity through the Legislative Process Rep. Gregory Meeks
Date Title Politician
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "Trans rights are human rights. And that's exactly why we're working to pass the #EqualityAct in the Senate. #TransDayOfVisibility" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "There is a concerted, cynical, Un-American, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this voter suppression and renew democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2021 Letter to David Uejio, Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council to Address Racial Disparities in Housing Appraisal Industry Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @QnsBPRichards, @RepGraceMeng, and the people of Queens in vigil to honor the 8 people who were killed in a string of shootings in Atlanta--6 of whom were of Asian descent The Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence and help #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today is a National Day of Action and Healing Abuse, prejudice, violence against Asian Americans is on the rise We can't lose our vigilance against the forces of hate, bigotry, discrimination That's why I set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "We saw it in Georgia last night. We see it across the country. A concerted, nationwide, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this and renew Democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Last night, the Senate did three good things: --Prevented a 2% cut to Medicare --Extended PPP for small businesses --Set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate And there's so much more to do on voting rights, economy and climate, and gun safety." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 New Report Finds Nearly 3,800 Hate Incidents Targeting AAPI Individuals in Last Year -- Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I announced the Senate will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill. It will give the Justice Department--and local communities--crucial tools to fight the wave of racist violence we've seen against Asian Americans. We will act to #StopAsianHate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "This Senate passed the #AmericanRescuePlan to fight the COVID health and economic crisis. And this Senate will take action on Civil rights and voting rights Economic recovery, jobs, and the climate crisis Health and gun safety" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Last week, the Judiciary Committee held the first hearing on the #EqualityAct This landmark legislation would enshrine as law that no American shall be denied justice based on their gender or sexual orientation We're working to pass it, because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Across the country, the Republicans seem to believe that the best strategy for winning elections is to try to prevent the other side from voting. That's not democracy. The Senate will pass the #ForThePeople Act to fight this voter suppression and protect democracy for all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Since 2012--the GA GOP has closed more than 200 polling places. Voters in mostly Black precincts now wait 8X LONGER to vote than voters in mostly white precincts. Now the GOP makes it a crime to give water to people standing in long lines THEY CREATED. Despicable! We will act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "Democracy is sacrosanct Voting rights must be inviolable And if we in Congress have to pass a law or amend the Constitution of the United States to ensure government works for our citizens, that's what we should do #S1--the #ForThePeople Act--will be a priority in this Congress" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "This is the first committee meeting I attended as Majority Leader There is a nationwide effort by GOP-led state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color It smacks of Jim Crow The #ForThePeople Act is a priority in this Congress" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "America needs the #ForThePeople Act It'll combat voter suppression efforts by GOP state legislatures It'll limit dark money from big special interests empowered by Citizens United It'll root out corruption in Washington And much more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort to limit the right to vote GOP state legislatures have seized on Trump's "big lie" about the election & introduced over 250 bills aimed at tightening voting rules It smacks of Jim Crow We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to renew Democracy" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Video Release: Rules Committee Holds First Senate Hearing on For the People Act, Legislation Merkley is Leading to Strengthen Democracy, Make It Easier to Vote, and End Influence of Dark Money in Politics Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 24, 2021 Hirono, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "Instead of the Republican Party trying to win back voters they lost in this election, they're trying to disenfranchise voters. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this and renew Democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Gun Violence Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "The shooting in Boulder comes just after another tragedy in Atlanta where 8 were killed in a string of shootings, 6 of whom were of Asian descent We have a responsibility to do more than just speak out We will take action to address the epidemic of gun violence & #StopAsianHate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 21, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to join the AAPI Rally Against Hate today in NYC. We must speak out every time we see an act of hatred against Asian Americans--or against any American. We must act to #StopAsianHate. Hate against one is hate against all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "We must come together to #StopAsianHate. I was proud to join the @AAFederation vigil tonight in New York City to pray for those we've lost, their families, the people of Georgia, and the AAPI community across the country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2021 Congressman Meeks Introduces Bill to Advance Equity through the Legislative Process Rep.Gregory Meeks
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