Checks and balances are necessary to preserve our democracy
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I'm furious, John:

Today, the Supreme Court undermined our nation’s commitment to racial justice, LGBTQ+ equality, and student debt relief. 

All three of the Supreme Court Justices appointed by twice-impeached-now-indicted former President Donald Trump voted to end affirmative action in higher education, voted to allow businesses to discriminate against LGBTQ+ customers, and voted to block President Biden’s plan to cancel up to $20,000 in student debt relief for millions of Americans. 

When Roe was overturned last summer, I stated unequivocally that the Supreme Court had lost its legitimacy. And today, it’s clear that the Supreme Court is more out-of-touch than ever before – ruling without regard for the will of the vast majority of Americans who believe in racial equity, support equal rights for their LGBTQ+ friends and neighbors, and want help dealing with the ballooning student debt crisis.

I will be honest with you: The future of our democracy under this Supreme Court is frightening. I am outraged, but I am determined. With the Court’s willingness to overturn precedent, the time for checks and balances is long overdue: We must expand the Supreme Court, enact term limits, and make this branch of government more reflective of the will of the people. If we do not act, the future of our essential rights – particularly when it comes to racial equity and LGBTQ+ rights – will be in jeopardy. 

Ultimately, the people will decide the contours of our rights and freedoms – not a man or woman behind a bench. I will continue to fight in Congress to ensure the voices of the people are heard.

Yours,

Becca Balint

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