Happy International Women’s Day, John.
Today, I hope all of us can share our love for the women who make our lives better and do so much to support our families, communities, and movement for bold, progressive change. 💗
But this International Women’s Day, it’s impossible to celebrate without recognizing the historic struggles women in our country are enduring right now.
We’re currently witnessing the worst attacks on abortion access in our lifetime. Every day, Black mothers, birthing people, and babies die because our doctors don’t believe our pain. Too many mamas are losing their Black children to police violence. Too many women are at risk of becoming unhoused and living on the streets. I know how critical these issues are because I’ve lived through them — I know what it’s like to be scared of becoming another statistic.
Our politicians promised meaningful change, relief, and protections for the women who voted and delivered Democratic majorities in Congress. Now, it is our duty to legislate for them. It’s a promise I take seriously, John.
That’s why I testified in front of Congress to share why I chose to have an abortion after I was sexually assaulted at the age of 17 and urged our leaders to protect Roe v. Wade.
That’s why I voted to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act and Violence Against Women Act.
That’s why I introduced the People’s Response Act and have been pushing Congress to transform public safety so we can end the cycle of police violence in our communities.
And that’s why I’m running for re-election in 2022 so we can continue speaking out about the critical challenges too many women and marginalized groups are enduring today in America.
So today I want to ask you two favors: I hope that today you tell the women in your life how much you appreciate them. And if you’re able, I hope you’ll chip in $5 or whatever you can to help power our organizing efforts to address the crises women in our country face right now.
Your Congresswoman loves you,
Cori
