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January 4, 2024 at 5:48 PM

We must create A.I. safeguards for workers

We have to center the dignity and economic security of the working class to increase economic opportunity for all Americans.John,  The proposed Rio Grande LNG (“liquid” natural gas) terminal in Brownsville is a clear case of environmental racism with disastrous consequences for community health, Ind…

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January 3, 2024 at 5:02 PM

This is what environmental racism looks like

We can’t allow fossil fuel profits to take priority over a livable planet.John,  The proposed Rio Grande LNG (“liquid” natural gas) terminal in Brownsville is a clear case of environmental racism with disastrous consequences for community health, Indigenous rights, endangered species, and our shared…

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December 28, 2023 at 3:53 PM

2024

I’m proud to stand alongside you and inspired every day by your activism. John,  I want to take a moment at the end of the year to say thank you. Thank you for your activism, your commitment, and your support in the fight for a better future. A future where all Americans have the chance for the Amer…

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December 22, 2023 at 3:30 PM

We can't afford another Trump presidency

We know what another Trump presidency would mean for this country.John,  We know what another Trump presidency would mean for this country.  In his own words, Trump has floated expanding the military’s domestic role in Democratic cities and states. He’s stated plans to ban immigration from Muslim-ma…

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December 17, 2023 at 9:27 PM

What do you think?

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with David Marchese for an interview with New York Times Magazine about economic patriotism and my vision for the country.John,  I recently had the opportunity to sit down with David Marchese for an interview with New York Times Magazine about economic patr…

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December 15, 2023 at 5:06 PM

The United States has a moral responsibility to support a ceasefire

We must support an immediate, lasting ceasefire and the release of all hostages.John,  Last week, the United Nations voted overwhelmingly to pass a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages held by Hamas. The only no vote? The United States. We can’t be “i…

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December 14, 2023 at 9:32 PM

It's time to reform Washington

I’ve introduced a bold, comprehensive anti-corruption plan to ensure elected officials put people and country first.John,  We’re facing a crisis of confidence. Congressional job approval is the lowest it’s been since 2017, the Supreme Court remains out of touch with modern-day life, and people feel …

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December 13, 2023 at 5:11 PM

Abortion bans put lives at risk

Access to healthcare should never be determined by the courts.John,  This week, we watched as the Texas Supreme Court denied Kate Cox, a mother of two facing health-threatening pregnancy complications, the right to terminate her pregnancy. The fetus she was carrying tested positive for a fatal condi…

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December 11, 2023 at 5:23 PM

Wall Street’s real estate grab is destroying the housing market

Every American deserves access to affordable housing.John,  We have an affordable housing crisis in America, and corporate greed is making it worse.  Wall Street enables private equity firms to snap up single-family residential homes nationwide, allowing corporations to charge excessive rents and ch…

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December 7, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Junk fees serve no purpose

Junk fees cost Americans tens of billions of dollars each year.John,  Junk fees: we’ve all paid them. The service fee for your online concert ticket. The added charge for overhead bin space on flights. Overdraft and out-of-network ATM fees. The list goes on and on. Junk fees cost Americans tens of b…

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December 5, 2023 at 9:58 PM

SCOTUS could strike down a potential wealth tax

We can’t let the ultra-rich dictate how much they pay in taxes, or whether they will pay taxes at all.John,  The U.S. Constitution leaves wealth taxation to voters, not the courts.  But in Moore v. United States, the Supreme Court threatens to change that.  The Court is hearing arguments right now f…

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December 2, 2023 at 8:02 PM

George Santos is OUT

We have the chance to turn this seat blue ahead of next year’s congressional races.John,  Yesterday, I was among the 311 House representatives who voted to expel George Santos from Congress. Santos’ disgraceful conduct during both his campaign and his time in Congress makes him one of only six membe…

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December 1, 2023 at 6:02 PM

End the Bush and Trump tax breaks for the ultra-rich

Republicans in Congress are threatening to slash vital social programs to pay down the nation’s ballooning debt.John,  Republicans in Congress are threatening to slash vital social programs like Medicare or Social Security to pay down the nation’s ballooning debt.   But here’s the truth: our nation’…

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November 29, 2023 at 6:37 PM

Life-saving medication doesn’t work if you can’t afford it

Americans pay more for their medications than any other country.John,  A recent report found that Pfizer is marketing Paxlovid, one of the few antiviral medications that works to treat COVID-19, for nearly $1400 for a single course. That’s more than 100 times what it costs to produce and more than d…

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November 20, 2023 at 7:51 PM

We need bold reform in Washington

We have the power to build a better democracy for every American.John,  It's time to unrig Washington. Too many legislators are beholden to corporate money, and a politicized Supreme Court remains dangerously out of step with our nation’s highest ideals.  If we want to restore confidence in our demo…

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November 17, 2023 at 4:07 PM

Medicare for All can start on the state level

The State-Based Universal Health Care Act would help states establish single-payer healthcare for their residents.John,  The American healthcare system is broken. Our citizens spend an average of nearly $13,000 annually on healthcare, more than twice what people in other wealthy countries pay. Yet m…

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November 15, 2023 at 4:33 PM

The Supreme Court needs a strong, enforceable code of ethics

Even Congress has stronger ethics rules than this!John,  The Supreme Court just announced a new code of ethics amidst growing public outrage and Congressional scrutiny over undisclosed gifts.   But there's a catch. It fails to create any new requirements on gifts or disclosures, and it leaves compli…

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November 9, 2023 at 6:58 PM

Election Day was good for Democrats and great for progressives

This week saw major victories for progressives and working-class people across the country.John,  This week saw major victories for progressives and working-class people across the country: Ohioans voted in favor of enshrining reproductive freedom in the state’s constitution. This is a significant w…

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November 7, 2023 at 6:09 PM

No PACs, no corruption

Tell your representative to take the No PAC pledge.John,  During last year’s midterms, PACs contributed over $467 million to federal candidates, Republicans and Democrats. This obscene amount of spending sends a troubling message to the American public that lawmakers are working for wealthy donors, …

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November 7, 2023 at 5:39 PM

No PACs, no corruption

Tell your representative to take the No PAC pledge.John,  During last year’s midterms, PACs contributed over $467 million to federal candidates, Republicans and Democrats. This obscene amount of spending sends a troubling message to the American public that lawmakers are working for wealthy donors, …

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November 3, 2023 at 4:10 PM

We need to ban assault weapons

We can’t afford to let the status quo continue.John,  Eighteen people lost their lives last Wednesday when a lone gunman suffering from mental illness, armed with an AR-15 and extensive military training, attacked a bowling alley and a nearby bar and grill in Lewiston, Maine. The victims, enjoying a…

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November 1, 2023 at 1:48 PM

TODAY: I’m taking the debate stage with presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy

Tune in this morning at 10am ET!John,  This morning at 10 am ET, I’m taking the stage for a moderated debate with Republican presidential nominee Vivek Ramaswamy, hosted by the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College.  Vivek and I disagree on a lot. Priorities for federal funding…

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October 27, 2023 at 5:40 PM

An economic disaster

Federal student loan debt exceeds $1.6 trillion.John,  President Biden has just announced that he approved $9 billion in student loan forgiveness for 125,000 Americans, primarily for borrowers working in the federal government, those in income-driven repayment plans, and those with disabilities.  Th…

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October 24, 2023 at 6:03 PM

"Medicare Advantage" is one of the great misrepresentations

Nobody should have to go without care because they can’t afford it.John,  "Medicare Advantage" is one of the great misrepresentations. Only one group is seeing the “Advantage” here – private insurance companies.  A recent report from The Lever found that corporate insurers are exploiting the trusted…

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October 20, 2023 at 8:46 PM

Stronger unions benefit all of us

We must strengthen workers’ right to organize.John,  The American labor movement is experiencing a renaissance and that’s good for workers, good for the economy, and good for business. The median net worth of working-class union households is almost 4 times that of non-union households.  I was one o…

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October 18, 2023 at 3:21 PM

Congress is broken. This is how we fix it.

The American people are fed up with dysfunction. John,  The American people are fed up with dysfunction. So am I. In the midst of horrific wars around the world and a massive affordability crisis at home, Congress can’t govern. It’s not just because the Republicans sabotaged themselves by removing t…

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October 12, 2023 at 9:38 PM

The phrase “school lunch debt” shouldn’t exist

Right now, student meal debt exceeds $262 million nationwide.John,  During the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government worked to ensure every student had access to free meals at school. When this funding ended last year, many families were left unable to afford school lunches and could not qualify…

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October 10, 2023 at 6:28 PM

"We can't afford it" is a bogus excuse

Childcare is not just a family issue, it’s an economic issue.John, The COVID-19 pandemic devastated childcare providers.    Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, we provided a $24 billion federal investment to help childcare centers stay open so people can get back to work. But it was not a lo…

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October 5, 2023 at 9:01 PM

Tell MSNBC to host a wealth tax debate

The richest people in America are $500 billion richer today than they were a year ago.John,  The richest people in America are $500 billion richer today than they were a year ago. Meanwhile, everyday folks continue to face stagnant wages and rising costs, mounting bills, and crushing debt.   We need…

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October 2, 2023 at 9:34 PM

It’s time for autoworkers to receive their fair share

I recently met striking autoworkers on the picket line in Wayne, Michigan.John,  The sacrifices Autoworkers made in 2008 helped the auto industry survive the Great Recession.   Now that the industry is back, the CEOs at some of the country’s largest car manufacturers are seeing a 40 percent increase…

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September 28, 2023 at 6:28 PM

End partisan gerrymandering

Gerrymandering allows elected officials to pick their voters, not the other way around.John,  Partisan gerrymandering corrupts our democracy. It allows elected officials to pick their voters, not the other way around. It also disenfranchises underrepresented and underserved communities, particularly…

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September 27, 2023 at 8:41 PM

Local politics matter

I want to take a minute to tell you why I support Kimberly Rose.John,  I want to take a minute to tell you why I support Kimberly Rose, a member of the Northampton Township Board of Supervisors.  Kim’s dedication to her community is evident in everything she does. As a member of the Board of Supervi…

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September 26, 2023 at 5:57 PM

Tell Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Appalling voting restrictions emerging in Republican-led states have eroded American democracy.John,  For over 50 years, the late Georgia Congressman John Lewis fought to uplift communities of color, risking his life in the segregated South so that people could exercise their constitutional right to…

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September 20, 2023 at 7:28 PM

Congress must take action to end the affordability crisis

Total debt for US households just passed $17 trillion—the highest it’s ever been.John, We are in the midst of a massive affordability crisis.  Total debt for US households just passed $17 trillion—the highest it’s ever been. That includes $1.6 trillion in student loans; $1 trillion in credit card de…

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September 18, 2023 at 8:06 PM

Will you join me on Tuesday?

I’ll be joining Our Revolution’s Live National Town Hall TOMORROW to show my support for Barbara Lee.John,  I’ll be joining Our Revolution’s Live National Town Hall, on Tuesday, September 19, 9:30 pm ET/6:30 pm PT to show my support for Barbara Lee’s historic campaign for U.S. Senate. I won’t be alo…

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September 15, 2023 at 2:36 PM

Tell Congress: Reject Big Pharma

People should not have to forgo their vital medication because of Big Pharma’s greed.John,  There are currently 1,800 Big Pharma lobbyists on Capitol Hill—that’s more than three lobbyists for every member of Congress. Many of those lobbyists were once members themselves, which gives them unprecedent…

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September 13, 2023 at 3:41 PM

TAKE ACTION: Show your support for auto workers

The United Auto Workers (UAW) are on the verge of launching one of the biggest strikes of the year.John,  The United Auto Workers (UAW) are on the verge of launching one of the biggest strikes of the year, with nearly 150,000 workers calling for fair wages and better working conditions. Let’s show t…

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September 8, 2023 at 7:48 PM

A comprehensive 5-step political reform platform

It’s time to reform our way of governing and restore faith in our democracy.John,  Washington is broken. We need to prioritize a bold anti-corruption vision that we can deliver on when we win. That’s why I’ve proposed a 5-step, comprehensive political reform platform to strengthen our democracy:Ban …

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September 6, 2023 at 8:25 PM

For Democrats to win Pennsylvania in 2024, we have to win Bucks in 2023

With so much on the line, the stakes are simply too high for this race in Pennsylvania to remain "obscure" any longer.John,  Bucks County, Pennsylvania was my first classroom for democracy. Growing up in Bucks, I learned firsthand through my neighbors and community how an inclusive democracy, one in…

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September 1, 2023 at 6:55 PM

The heart and soul behind the screen

With the advent of streaming services, major media outlets are finding new ways to exploit writers and actorsJohn,  As Americans prepare to soak up the last of summer this Labor Day weekend, I want to take a moment to remember why we celebrate.  I recently had the honor of standing on the picket lin…

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August 31, 2023 at 3:12 PM

The child care cliff

86% of Americans believe we need more support for affordable childcare.John, Working families are standing on the edge of a cliff.  Congress secured the child care industry during and after the pandemic with a $24 billion investment as part of the American Rescue Plan Act in 2021. Now that funding i…

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August 25, 2023 at 6:53 PM

Clarence Thomas lavished in even more luxury from more billionaires

We must restore the American people’s trust and confidence in the Supreme Court with reforms.John,  A new ProPublica report earlier this month shows that Clarence Thomas accepted and failed to report far more luxury travel and vacations from more billionaires than was previously known. Our Founders …

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August 24, 2023 at 6:33 PM

Every American deserves affordable housing

It’s time for Congress to put an end to Wall Street’s real estate grab.John,  The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the US is $1,231 a month. This means that, at $15 an hour, it would take an Amazon warehouse worker 246 hours a month—or 56 hours a week—to afford rent. Guess how long it woul…

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August 21, 2023 at 7:17 PM

Our seniors deserve better

Prescription drug costs are out of control.John, Prescription drug costs are out of control.  Half of Medicare enrollees earn less than $30,000 a year. Yet senior citizens are shelling out up to $5,000 co-pays to access necessary medication to treat Alzheimer's and other conditions.  Who benefits fr…

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August 18, 2023 at 6:41 PM

Let’s bring steel production back home

We’ve gone from being the greatest manufacturer of steel to its greatest importer.John,  The United States used to lead the world in steel production. From the very start of World War II, we provided rapid support to our allies and later ourselves. By the 1950s we produced over fifty percent of the …

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August 16, 2023 at 5:38 PM

When Justice Clarence Thomas graduated college

The student debt crisis illustrates just how out of touch the Supreme Court is with life in America today.John,  The student debt crisis illustrates just how out of touch the Supreme Court is with life in America today.   In the early 1970s, when Justice Clarence Thomas and Thomas Alito graduated co…

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August 15, 2023 at 10:07 PM

The deadliest wildfires in over a century

We can’t afford to watch from the sidelines.John,  We’re currently witnessing the deadliest wildfires in over a century as they devastate Maui and Hawai’i. My heart is with the families and friends who have lost their loved ones in this disaster, as well as the communities still actively working to …

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August 10, 2023 at 7:39 PM

My grandfather, the freedom fighter

This trip is more than just a celebration of India's independence.John,  Right now I’m in India, leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to celebrate India’s Independence Day at the Red Fort on August 15, an event that my grandfather, Amarnath Vidyalankar, sacrificed so much of his life for. M…

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August 9, 2023 at 4:07 PM

Airlines are failing their passengers and staff

Despite the post-COVID return to travel, major airlines have dragged their feet on rehiring while reporting record revenues.John, The airline industry is failing us.  American taxpayers provided airlines with over $54 billion in federal pandemic airline aid. Airlines promised to use the aid to preve…

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August 7, 2023 at 7:35 PM

340 stores and counting

Starbucks and its board members refuse to engage in good-faith negotiations with its unionizing workers.John,  Starbucks employees are trailblazers in the modern labor movement. They’ve unionized more locations than any company in the last two decades, with over 340 stores and counting.  Yet Starbuc…

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