Team,
Enough is enough.
The heartbreaking death of George Floyd must be a call to action for all of us. Racial injustice has continued in our country for far too long -- and it’s up to us to come together and end it.
Police officers take an oath to protect and serve their communities -- but far too often, we are seeing outrageous examples of excessive force, used particularly against people of color.
Because of the actions of these officers, including the officer who killed George Floyd, we continue to see protests in the street. People are rightfully angry and demanding change.
And instead of leading in this moment, the President of the United States authorized the use of tear gas on peaceful protesters in order to clear the way for a photo-op. That is unacceptable.
That’s why, in the Senate, I introduced a resolution to reaffirm Americans’ constitutional right to peacefully protest and condemn President Trump’s actions -- but Mitch McConnell shamefully blocked it. It’s time for Republicans to stop standing in the way of protecting our democracy.
Our nation has a long history -- since before it was even founded -- of systemic racism and oppression against Black people and people of color. We can no longer accept silence or inaction -- each and every one of us must do whatever we can to demand reforms and end these injustices.
Are you with me in this fight? Join me and add your name now.
Thank you,
Jacky
