Over the last few weeks, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about why I do
this work.

Part of that is personal.

As many of you know, I recently lost my father. The love and kindness so
many of you have shown my family and I during this difficult time has
truly meant the world to us. My father believed deeply in hard work,
service, and treating people with dignity: values that continue to guide
me every day in the Senate.

Recently, I’ve been leaning on those lessons a lot.

In Washington, I’ve held this Administration accountable and pushed back
against dangerous misinformation and reckless policies that hurt working
families. I took RFK Jr. to task about his deceptive rhetoric and
dangerous rollback on commonsense policies  because families deserve
leaders who deal in facts, not fiction.

At the same time, I’ve been focused on legislation that actually improves
people’s lives: protecting voting rights, lowering costs for families,
supporting seniors, strengthening workers’ protections, expanding access
to education, and helping make government work better for everyday people.

But some of the most meaningful moments over the last few weeks haven’t
happened in committee hearings or on the Senate floor.

They’ve happened right at home in Maryland.

I’ve had the chance to meet with students, faith leaders, advocates, local
business owners, and families across our state. I spoke with young people
who are worried about affording college and finding opportunity in an
uncertain economy. As the mother of a college student myself, those
conversations hit close to home.

What stood out most to me is this: these are difficult times. Many people
are frustrated, exhausted, and concerned about the direction of our
country right now. I understand that frustration. 

But I want you to know something: everywhere I go, I meet people who are
showing up for one another, serving their communities, mentoring young
people, and refusing to give up on the idea that we can build something
better together.

That gives me hope and the energy to keep fighting.

[ [link removed] ]If you’re at all able to, I’m asking you to stay in this fight with
me. Will you chip in $10 to help us keep pushing forward together?

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With gratitude,
Angela Alsobrooks


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