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Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to David Ferriero, U.S. Archivist for the National Archives and Records Administration - Speier, Members of Congress Urge Archivist to Certify ERA Now! Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful for the amazing life and legacy of trailblazing Mathematician Katherine Johnson #NASA. She helped send America to the Moon. Others got the glory. But Ms. Johnson is no longer a #HiddenFigure. May she forever #RestInPower " Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Rochester abolitionist & author Austin Steward was a successful grocery business owner. He was chosen by community members to give a speech celebrating slave emancipation in New York. He was also VP at the 1st Black National Convention. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020 Tweet - "To my friend and our hero: Happy Birthday, @RepJohnLewis . You are an inspiration to us all to keep fighting side-by-side every day for the civil rights of all Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Playing for the Brooklyn Eagles, New York Rens, and more, Clarence "Fats' Jenkins became a sports legend He was one of the greatest outfielders in the era of segregated baseball & an inductee into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Born on Long Island, Jupiter Hammon was the first published African American poet in North America. As a religious poet and preacher, he criticized slavery through his poems. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate his poetry and leadership." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Cabinet Members - Congressional Caucuses Oppose Trump Admin Rules to Weaken First Amendment Rights Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "From serving as a librarian in Brooklyn to serving in Congress, Major Owens devoted his life to service and building a better New York for all. He was a friend, trailblazer, civil rights activist, and pillar of the New York community. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 15, 2020 Tweet - "If Beale Street Could Talk, Go Tell It on the Mountain, Notes of a Native Son, so many more all authored by Harlem native James Baldwin One of the most thought-provoking voices of the Civil Rights Movement, Baldwin is an American icon #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Women deserve the full protection of the United States Constitution. That's why House Dems passed the Equal Rights Amendment resolution. And I proudly voted YES. #ERANow" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 13, 2020 Tonko Votes with House to Advance Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Paul Tonko
Feb. 13, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Bill to Ensure All Active Duty Overseas Military Ballots are Counted Rep. Elise Stefanik
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "A fighter for Harlem and the rights of African Americans everywhere, Rep. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. was the first African American to represent New York in Congress. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2020 Removing Deadline for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 13, 2020 Removing Deadline for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 13, 2020 Tonko Votes with House to Advance Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Paul Tonko
Feb. 12, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.Res. 694, "Recognizing the Importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the Laws Derived Therefrom" Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "From covering up Pres. Trump's attempts to cheat in our elections to confirming judges like Mr. Brasher with a history of discriminating against African-American voters: Senate Republicans are showing outright contempt for the right to vote in free & fair elections #StopBrasher" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Less than one week after covering up President Trump's attempts to cheat in the next election, Senate Republicans are moving to reward a Trump judicial nominee--Andrew Brasher--who has shamefully spent his career defending voter suppression efforts. #StopBrasher" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 8, 2020 Tweet - "This is the #DailyLie today from President Trump. I will say it again and again and again: LTC Vindman is a patriot. He's living up to his oath to protect and defend our Constitution. This action is only a show of weakness from the president." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Sculptor and Civil Rights Activist Augusta Savage was a pioneer of the Black arts community As a leader of the Harlem Renaissance and first director of the Harlem Community Art Center, her impact is still being felt in New York today. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Generations of Americans have fought and sacrificed to extend voting rights to all. So why are Senate Republicans trying to confirm a Trump judicial nominee who spent his career defending unconstitutional voter suppression? We must #StopBrasher." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "As usual, the White House runs away from the truth. LTC Vindman lived up to his oath to protect and defend our Constitution. This action is not a sign of strength. It only shows President Trump's weakness." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Before Rosa Parks, there was Elizabeth Jennings Graham. In 1854, she refused to get off of a streetcar that only allowed white passengers. Her courage inspired Black New Yorkers fight to end racial discrimination on street cars. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Jackie Robinson changed American sports forever. In 1947, Robinson broke baseball's "color barrier" when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers. His legacy of standing up for equal rights will always live on. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "LGBTQ rights activist and icon Marsha P. Johnson served as an important leader of the Stonewall Uprising--a pivotal moment for LGBTQ equality. Her legacy is one that we must honor and fight for. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Generations have sacrificed to extend the vote to all GOP attacks on voting rights of voters of color, young voters, and working Americans strike at the very heart of our democracy We must do all that we can to end voter suppression and #RESTORETHEVOTE" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2020 Stefanik Statement on Acquittal of President Trump Rep. Elise Stefanik
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Rosa Parks was born on this day in 1913. When she refused to give up her seat, she helped launch the Montgomery Bus Boycotts. She dedicated her life to fighting for civil rights for all Americans. Today and every day, we must honor her legacy. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 31, 2020 Nadler, Lofgren Statement on Trump Administration's Expanded Muslim Ban Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 31, 2020 Chairman Deutch Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Iranian Persecution of Baha'is Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Bill Protecting Voter Registration Systems Against Foreign Hacking Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's view of democracy and free speech: Only one party is allowed on the airwaves. Putin would be proud." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 27, 2020 Tonko Calls for Testimony of Relevant Witnesses, Fair Impeachment Trial Rep. Paul Tonko
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. King reminded us that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. As we continue to fight injustice, let us hope and pray and work for Dr. King's dream with the "fierce urgency of now." Today, I'm proud to celebrate his life and dream with New Yorkers. #MLKDay" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2020 Stefanik Named Member of President Trump's Impeachment Defense Team Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Today with New Yorkers, I had the honor of celebrating the legacy of Dr. King--who accomplished nothing less than the elevation of the human race Yet we can't help but pause to consider how much of his dream still remains unrealized--how much injustice we still must fight #MLKDay" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Maloney Calls on Trump to Defend Ambassador Recalled for Defending LGBTQ People Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Rep. Nadler Applauds Virginia's Historic Equal Rights Amendment Ratification Vote Rep. Jerry Nadler
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I solemnly swear that in all things appertaining to the trial of the impeachment of Donald John Trump, President of the United States, now pending, I will do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws--So help me God. Impartial justice means witnesses and documents." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Stefanik Legislation Protecting Older Workers From Discrimination Passes House Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Crow Statement on Appointment to Impeachment Manager Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 The 19th Amendment Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 14, 2020 Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to ICE Demanding End of Transgender Migrant Detention Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Stefanik Statement on Speaker Pelosi's War Powers Resolution Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 3, 2020 Kathleen Rice, Elected Officials Pledge Action to Combat Anti-Semitic Violence Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Feinstein, Wyden, Murrary, Colleagues Demand HHS Rescind Rule Allowing Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Booker, Colleagues Demand HUD Review Facial Recognition Technology Use in Public Housing Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Stewart Protects Religious Freedom and Lgbt Individuals Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Generations have organized, protested, marched, and died to extend the vote to all Americans. The House passing #HR4--the Voting Rights Advancement Act--is a critical step towards restoring the protections of the Voting Rights Act and beating back the scourge of voter suppression." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2019 House Passes H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019 Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle takes action to strengthen voting rights and combat discrimination Rep. Joe Morelle
Dec. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Dept. of Justice - Reps. Kathleen Rice, Nydia Velázquez, and Joaquin Castro Call on DOJ to Investigate Housing Discrimination on Long Island Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "VOTER SUPPRESSION is not a legitimate electoral tactic. It's a stain on our democracy. And. It. Must. Be. Crushed. #RestoreTheVote #ForThePeople" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 1, 2019 Tweet - "64 years ago today, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, helping launch the Montgomery Bus Boycotts. We are thankful for her legacy. And we will keep fighting for civil rights for all Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge HUD to Reject Proposed Changes to the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Thousands of Holocaust survivors & their descendants live on the Coney Island Peninsula. Our community embraces religious diversity. It makes us stronger. We will not tolerate swastikas and anti-Semitic incidents. Hate. Will. Be. Crushed."Tweet - " Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles Sheehan, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Doug Jones Leads Push for EPA to Enforce Civil Rights Protections Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Cameron Quinn, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Leads 40 Colleagues in Second Letter to Dept. of Homeland Security Demanding Investigation on Remain in Mexico' Policy Toward LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos - Committee Democrats Condemn Education Department Proposal to Eliminate Collection of Critical Civil Rights Data Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 House Judiciary Committee Passes Resolution Removing Ratification Deadline for the ERA Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 13, 2019 Hearing of the House House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on "Removing the Deadline for Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment" Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "250 days ago: The House passed the For The People Act to secure America's elections, expand voting rights, and get money out of politics. But @SenateMajLdr McConnell just keeps burying the bill in his legislative graveyard. It's time put the bill up for a vote. Now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Mr. Menashi has a troubling record on race, women's equality, LGBTQ rights, immigrant rights. He had a leading role in designing an illegal effort to deny debt relief to thousands of students swindled by for-profit colleges. His nomination to the federal bench is an insult." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Gillibrand Introduces Landmark Legislation To Restore Congress's Role Over The Nation's War Powers And Finally Put An End To Forever Wars Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The crack cocaine epidemic once ravaged large parts of Brooklyn. But a resilient community remained and turned things around. Gentrification and displacement now threaten these neighborhoods. We must confront this EXISTENTIAL THREAT with the fierce urgency of now." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 8, 2019 Chairman Nadler Announces Next Step in Effort to Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Gillibrand Announces That Following Her Invitation, Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission Will Meet At Seneca Falls To Honor The 100-Year Anniversary Of Women's Suffrage Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and the Hon. Doug Collins, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee - Reps. Tlaib and Blumenauer urge Judiciary Committee to make robust, progressive reforms to Patriot Act Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Lieutenant Colonel Vindman and whistleblowers like him are standing up for the Constitution they swore an oath to defend. Their lives and families must not be put in jeopardy by outrageous attacks or disclosures." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 28, 2019 Women's Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Round Two: Why do Republicans just keep on making it harder to vote?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Members of @TheBlackCaucus saying goodbye to our fallen brother. Chairman Elijah Cummings became first African-American elected official to lie in state at a Capitol built by slaves. Thanks to champions like him we have come a long way. But our journey isn't over #RestInPower." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Date Title Politician
Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to David Ferriero, U.S. Archivist for the National Archives and Records Administration - Speier, Members of Congress Urge Archivist to Certify ERA Now! Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful for the amazing life and legacy of trailblazing Mathematician Katherine Johnson #NASA. She helped send America to the Moon. Others got the glory. But Ms. Johnson is no longer a #HiddenFigure. May she forever #RestInPower " Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Rochester abolitionist & author Austin Steward was a successful grocery business owner. He was chosen by community members to give a speech celebrating slave emancipation in New York. He was also VP at the 1st Black National Convention. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020 Tweet - "To my friend and our hero: Happy Birthday, @RepJohnLewis . You are an inspiration to us all to keep fighting side-by-side every day for the civil rights of all Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Playing for the Brooklyn Eagles, New York Rens, and more, Clarence "Fats' Jenkins became a sports legend He was one of the greatest outfielders in the era of segregated baseball & an inductee into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Born on Long Island, Jupiter Hammon was the first published African American poet in North America. As a religious poet and preacher, he criticized slavery through his poems. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate his poetry and leadership." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Cabinet Members - Congressional Caucuses Oppose Trump Admin Rules to Weaken First Amendment Rights Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "From serving as a librarian in Brooklyn to serving in Congress, Major Owens devoted his life to service and building a better New York for all. He was a friend, trailblazer, civil rights activist, and pillar of the New York community. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 15, 2020 Tweet - "If Beale Street Could Talk, Go Tell It on the Mountain, Notes of a Native Son, so many more all authored by Harlem native James Baldwin One of the most thought-provoking voices of the Civil Rights Movement, Baldwin is an American icon #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Women deserve the full protection of the United States Constitution. That's why House Dems passed the Equal Rights Amendment resolution. And I proudly voted YES. #ERANow" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 13, 2020 Tonko Votes with House to Advance Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Paul Tonko
Feb. 13, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Bill to Ensure All Active Duty Overseas Military Ballots are Counted Rep.Elise Stefanik
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "A fighter for Harlem and the rights of African Americans everywhere, Rep. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. was the first African American to represent New York in Congress. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2020 Removing Deadline for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 13, 2020 Removing Deadline for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 13, 2020 Tonko Votes with House to Advance Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Paul Tonko
Feb. 12, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.Res. 694, "Recognizing the Importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the Laws Derived Therefrom" Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "From covering up Pres. Trump's attempts to cheat in our elections to confirming judges like Mr. Brasher with a history of discriminating against African-American voters: Senate Republicans are showing outright contempt for the right to vote in free & fair elections #StopBrasher" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Less than one week after covering up President Trump's attempts to cheat in the next election, Senate Republicans are moving to reward a Trump judicial nominee--Andrew Brasher--who has shamefully spent his career defending voter suppression efforts. #StopBrasher" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 8, 2020 Tweet - "This is the #DailyLie today from President Trump. I will say it again and again and again: LTC Vindman is a patriot. He's living up to his oath to protect and defend our Constitution. This action is only a show of weakness from the president." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Sculptor and Civil Rights Activist Augusta Savage was a pioneer of the Black arts community As a leader of the Harlem Renaissance and first director of the Harlem Community Art Center, her impact is still being felt in New York today. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Generations of Americans have fought and sacrificed to extend voting rights to all. So why are Senate Republicans trying to confirm a Trump judicial nominee who spent his career defending unconstitutional voter suppression? We must #StopBrasher." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "As usual, the White House runs away from the truth. LTC Vindman lived up to his oath to protect and defend our Constitution. This action is not a sign of strength. It only shows President Trump's weakness." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Before Rosa Parks, there was Elizabeth Jennings Graham. In 1854, she refused to get off of a streetcar that only allowed white passengers. Her courage inspired Black New Yorkers fight to end racial discrimination on street cars. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Jackie Robinson changed American sports forever. In 1947, Robinson broke baseball's "color barrier" when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers. His legacy of standing up for equal rights will always live on. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "LGBTQ rights activist and icon Marsha P. Johnson served as an important leader of the Stonewall Uprising--a pivotal moment for LGBTQ equality. Her legacy is one that we must honor and fight for. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Generations have sacrificed to extend the vote to all GOP attacks on voting rights of voters of color, young voters, and working Americans strike at the very heart of our democracy We must do all that we can to end voter suppression and #RESTORETHEVOTE" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2020 Stefanik Statement on Acquittal of President Trump Rep.Elise Stefanik
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Rosa Parks was born on this day in 1913. When she refused to give up her seat, she helped launch the Montgomery Bus Boycotts. She dedicated her life to fighting for civil rights for all Americans. Today and every day, we must honor her legacy. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 31, 2020 Nadler, Lofgren Statement on Trump Administration's Expanded Muslim Ban Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 31, 2020 Chairman Deutch Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Iranian Persecution of Baha'is Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Bill Protecting Voter Registration Systems Against Foreign Hacking Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's view of democracy and free speech: Only one party is allowed on the airwaves. Putin would be proud." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 27, 2020 Tonko Calls for Testimony of Relevant Witnesses, Fair Impeachment Trial Rep.Paul Tonko
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. King reminded us that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. As we continue to fight injustice, let us hope and pray and work for Dr. King's dream with the "fierce urgency of now." Today, I'm proud to celebrate his life and dream with New Yorkers. #MLKDay" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2020 Stefanik Named Member of President Trump's Impeachment Defense Team Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Today with New Yorkers, I had the honor of celebrating the legacy of Dr. King--who accomplished nothing less than the elevation of the human race Yet we can't help but pause to consider how much of his dream still remains unrealized--how much injustice we still must fight #MLKDay" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Maloney Calls on Trump to Defend Ambassador Recalled for Defending LGBTQ People Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Rep. Nadler Applauds Virginia's Historic Equal Rights Amendment Ratification Vote Rep.Jerry Nadler
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I solemnly swear that in all things appertaining to the trial of the impeachment of Donald John Trump, President of the United States, now pending, I will do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws--So help me God. Impartial justice means witnesses and documents." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Stefanik Legislation Protecting Older Workers From Discrimination Passes House Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 Crow Statement on Appointment to Impeachment Manager Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Jan. 15, 2020 The 19th Amendment Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 14, 2020 Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to ICE Demanding End of Transgender Migrant Detention Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Stefanik Statement on Speaker Pelosi's War Powers Resolution Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 3, 2020 Kathleen Rice, Elected Officials Pledge Action to Combat Anti-Semitic Violence Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Feinstein, Wyden, Murrary, Colleagues Demand HHS Rescind Rule Allowing Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Booker, Colleagues Demand HUD Review Facial Recognition Technology Use in Public Housing Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Stewart Protects Religious Freedom and Lgbt Individuals Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Generations have organized, protested, marched, and died to extend the vote to all Americans. The House passing #HR4--the Voting Rights Advancement Act--is a critical step towards restoring the protections of the Voting Rights Act and beating back the scourge of voter suppression." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2019 House Passes H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019 Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle takes action to strengthen voting rights and combat discrimination Rep.Joe Morelle
Dec. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Dept. of Justice - Reps. Kathleen Rice, Nydia Velázquez, and Joaquin Castro Call on DOJ to Investigate Housing Discrimination on Long Island Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "VOTER SUPPRESSION is not a legitimate electoral tactic. It's a stain on our democracy. And. It. Must. Be. Crushed. #RestoreTheVote #ForThePeople" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 1, 2019 Tweet - "64 years ago today, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, helping launch the Montgomery Bus Boycotts. We are thankful for her legacy. And we will keep fighting for civil rights for all Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge HUD to Reject Proposed Changes to the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Thousands of Holocaust survivors & their descendants live on the Coney Island Peninsula. Our community embraces religious diversity. It makes us stronger. We will not tolerate swastikas and anti-Semitic incidents. Hate. Will. Be. Crushed."Tweet - " Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles Sheehan, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Doug Jones Leads Push for EPA to Enforce Civil Rights Protections Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Cameron Quinn, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Leads 40 Colleagues in Second Letter to Dept. of Homeland Security Demanding Investigation on Remain in Mexico' Policy Toward LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos - Committee Democrats Condemn Education Department Proposal to Eliminate Collection of Critical Civil Rights Data Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 House Judiciary Committee Passes Resolution Removing Ratification Deadline for the ERA Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 13, 2019 Hearing of the House House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on "Removing the Deadline for Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment" Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "250 days ago: The House passed the For The People Act to secure America's elections, expand voting rights, and get money out of politics. But @SenateMajLdr McConnell just keeps burying the bill in his legislative graveyard. It's time put the bill up for a vote. Now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Mr. Menashi has a troubling record on race, women's equality, LGBTQ rights, immigrant rights. He had a leading role in designing an illegal effort to deny debt relief to thousands of students swindled by for-profit colleges. His nomination to the federal bench is an insult." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019 Gillibrand Introduces Landmark Legislation To Restore Congress's Role Over The Nation's War Powers And Finally Put An End To Forever Wars Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "The crack cocaine epidemic once ravaged large parts of Brooklyn. But a resilient community remained and turned things around. Gentrification and displacement now threaten these neighborhoods. We must confront this EXISTENTIAL THREAT with the fierce urgency of now." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 8, 2019 Chairman Nadler Announces Next Step in Effort to Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Gillibrand Announces That Following Her Invitation, Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission Will Meet At Seneca Falls To Honor The 100-Year Anniversary Of Women's Suffrage Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and the Hon. Doug Collins, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee - Reps. Tlaib and Blumenauer urge Judiciary Committee to make robust, progressive reforms to Patriot Act Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Lieutenant Colonel Vindman and whistleblowers like him are standing up for the Constitution they swore an oath to defend. Their lives and families must not be put in jeopardy by outrageous attacks or disclosures." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 28, 2019 Women's Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Round Two: Why do Republicans just keep on making it harder to vote?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Members of @TheBlackCaucus saying goodbye to our fallen brother. Chairman Elijah Cummings became first African-American elected official to lie in state at a Capitol built by slaves. Thanks to champions like him we have come a long way. But our journey isn't over #RestInPower." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
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