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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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August 3, 2023 at 7:11 PM

Housing is a human right

It’s not right that in the wealthiest country in the world, people are going without safe and affordable housing.John,  The United States currently has a shortage of 7.3 million affordable rental homes. In 2022, the median rent nationwide exceeded the average income for the first time. For household…

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July 28, 2023 at 8:40 PM

Stop the attack on our democracy

Congress has a responsibility to defend democracy by passing the Freedom to Vote Act. John,  Since the 2020 election, the right to vote has been under attack in state legislatures nationwide. States like Florida and Texas have passed sweeping legislation aimed at “voter fraud” that disproportionatel…

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July 25, 2023 at 4:59 PM

TAKE ACTION: Support the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike

Writers and actors are facing exploitation and the risk of being replaced by AI. John,  We’re living in a new era for the entertainment industry. With the advent of streaming services and artificial intelligence, the writers and actors who have entertained and moved us are facing exploitation and th…

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July 21, 2023 at 6:41 PM

This is the most important progressive pickup opportunity this year

Aaron Regunberg is exactly the kind of fighter we need more of in Congress.John, I'm writing to ask for your support for a progressive champion in a race that I believe is the most important progressive pickup opportunity of the year. Aaron Regunberg is a longtime community organizer, state legislat…

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July 20, 2023 at 8:03 PM

The Supreme Court has reversed decades of progress

The Supreme Court is wildly out of touch with the values of modern-day Americans.John,  Last month, the Supreme Court once again reversed decades of progress when it greenlit  discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community by businesses. This attack on basic rights, one that bolsters the assault on L…

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July 18, 2023 at 6:40 PM

A moonshot investment in manufacturing jobs

American workers have been wronged for far too long.John,  The working class in America has lost 25 percent of wealth since 1980. Is it any wonder that so many people are angry and disillusioned, that they feel as though life was better for past generations?  I’ve visited the Rust Belt numerous time…

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July 12, 2023 at 6:44 PM

No one should go broke because they fall sick

Medical debt shouldn't exist in America.John,  Medical debt shouldn’t exist in America, yet it impacts nearly 1 in 3 people and is the leading cause of bankruptcy for middle- and working-class Americans, even those with health insurance.   The fact that millions of people endure this kind of hardshi…

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July 10, 2023 at 9:19 PM

SCOTUS can't have the last word on student debt.

President Biden’s promise to cancel student debt helped him win the White House.John, Last month, the Supreme Court’s right-wing majority betrayed the 45 million Americans who relied on President Biden’s promise to forgive their student debt.   As we’ve seen time and again, we cannot count on SCOTUS…

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July 5, 2023 at 9:49 PM

Nearly 30 percent of the federal budget

For decades, legacy military contractors have charged the federal government exorbitant amounts of money for everything from fighter jets to basic hardware.John,  For decades, legacy military contractors have charged the federal government exorbitant amounts of money for everything from fighter jets…

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July 4, 2023 at 2:32 PM

The dream of freedom

I am, and always will be, proud to be an American.John,  I was born in Philadelphia. Growing up, my immigrant parents instilled in me and my brother a sense of pride in being Americans. They took us to Washington to see the monuments. They taught us about the Constitution. They emphasized the import…

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June 30, 2023 at 3:09 PM

18 years, and that's it

The Supreme Court is implementing anti-democratic decisions most Americans strongly oppose.John,  Our Founders gave Supreme Court justices lifetime appointments with the intention of ensuring impartiality and isolating the judges from external political and social pressures. Since then, however, the…

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June 29, 2023 at 5:44 PM

It's hard to be young in America in the year 2023

Young people are pushing for changes that are clear and attainable.John,  I’ve spoken with young people across the country about the issues that affect them today: Debilitating medical and student loan debt. Attacks on basic human rights for women and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Widespread gun …

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June 22, 2023 at 11:01 PM

Why I voted NO on the defense budget

I was the sole dissenting vote in the House Armed Services Committee on the 2024 defense budget.John,  Last night, I was the sole dissenting vote in the House Armed Services Committee on the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). My reasoning is simple: It doesn’t address the waste and frau…

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June 21, 2023 at 6:52 PM

Why aren’t we guaranteeing healthcare?

It’s time to provide every American with access to quality care.John,  From routine checkups to emergency services and everything in between, every one of us needs access to healthcare. Yet many find themselves without access to quality, affordable care, foregoing lifesaving treatment or taking on m…

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June 19, 2023 at 4:18 PM

Happy Juneteenth!

Today is a reminder of how far we’ve come as a nation and how far we still have to go to achieve a more perfect union.John,  Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom. It’s a celebration of independence. It’s a celebration of emancipation. It commemorates the day that enslaved people were declared free…

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June 16, 2023 at 7:15 PM

Stand up to union busting

We need stronger labor laws that protect workers from corporate abuse and overreach.John,  Workers deserve fair wages, safer working conditions, and a seat at the table. Despite record profits, companies like Amazon, Starbucks, and Trader Joe’s are busting union efforts and often violating labor law…

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June 15, 2023 at 6:28 PM

I’m calling BS on the GOP’s anti-trans rhetoric

This Pride Month, Ro Khanna and I are going toe-to-toe with anti-LGBTQ+ MAGA extremists.John,  I’m calling BS on the GOP’s manufactured hysteria over trans kids. On the House Oversight Committee, I tore into an ex-Trump official after her attempt to bring bogus attacks on trans kids into a hearing o…

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June 14, 2023 at 4:27 PM

This is a solvable problem

Childcare is one of the largest expenses facing millions of working families across the country.John,  Childcare is one of the largest expenses facing millions of working families across the country. Half of new parents spend at least 20% of their income on childcare. Single parents earning an avera…

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June 9, 2023 at 4:45 PM

Tell Congress: Pass the Equality Act

The Equality Act is the only legislation that explicitly protects LGBTQIA+ individuals from discrimination.John,  Everyone, no matter who they are or who they love, deserves to be their true selves. But state legislatures across the country have introduced hundreds of bills in 2023 attacking the ver…

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June 7, 2023 at 3:32 PM

President Biden can still cancel student debt. Here's how.

Right now, 45 million Americans are anxiously awaiting clarity on their student loan payments.Friend,  Right now, 45 million Americans are anxiously awaiting clarity on their student loan payments due to a condition in the debt-ceiling negotiations that will end the student loan payment pause on Aug…

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June 5, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Tell Congress: Pass Medicare for All!

Access to health care should never be determined by employment, wealth, or status.Friend,  Illness and injury are part of life. So why, in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, are many people still having to choose between foregoing medical care or going bankrupt?  Healthcare is a human rig…

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June 1, 2023 at 2:56 PM

Why I voted no on the McCarthy agreement

The concessions made in this deal do nothing but harm hardworking Americans.Friend,  This week, President Biden and Republicans reached an agreement on the debt ceiling. But that deal is not a genuine bipartisan agreement; it concedes to the unreasonable demands of Republicans who held the debt ceil…

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May 31, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Ohio is stronger with Sherrod Brown

Sherrod is a life-long Ohioan who has served his state well for decades.Friend,  Senator Sherrod Brown has spent his career on the frontlines fighting for working families and rural communities—fair wages, good jobs, and affordable healthcare. He’s taken on Wall Street greed and broken trade policie…

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May 30, 2023 at 3:22 PM

One in three teenage girls

We have a responsibility to protect the well-being of young people in the face of growing mental health concerns.Friend,  May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I want to take this opportunity to highlight one of the mental health challenges our children encounter on a daily basis.   One-third of…

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May 25, 2023 at 7:13 PM

The 14th Amendment could solve the debt ceiling crisis

Defaulting on our debts is not an option.Friend,  If Democrats cave to Republicans on work requirements in the debt ceiling negotiations, 1.7 million poor people could lose their healthcare, and 275,000 more could go hungry. We must stand firm. Tell President Biden: Invoke the 14th Amendment to end …

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May 24, 2023 at 4:58 PM

The 14th Amendment could solve the debt ceiling crisis

Defaulting on our debts is not an option.Friend,  If Democrats cave to Republicans on work requirements in the debt ceiling negotiations, 1.7 million poor people could lose their healthcare, and 275,000 more could go hungry. We must stand firm. Tell President Biden: Invoke the 14th Amendment to end …

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May 18, 2023 at 7:40 PM

Tell Trader Joe’s to stop union busting

Despite its progressive image, Trader Joe’s is doing everything it can to stifle Trader Joe’s United.Friend,  Following a global pandemic that turned our economy on its head, workers across the country are fighting for a seat at the table. Union election petitions rose by 53 percent between October …

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May 16, 2023 at 8:44 PM

Americans deserve freedom from medical debt

Medical debt, which impacts nearly 1 in 3 people, is the leading cause of bankruptcy for middle- and working-class Americans.Friend, Our current healthcare system is broken:  $275 for a vial on insulin. $8,000 for an MRI. $20,000 for an ER visit. These grim examples illustrate the stark reality of m…

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May 12, 2023 at 4:55 PM

Institutionalized Child Abuse

Each year, tens of thousands of children are neglected, abused, and exploited by an industry that sells itself as a solution for troubling behavior while traumatizing those in its care.Friend,  Each year, tens of thousands of children are neglected, abused and exploited by an industry that sells its…

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May 11, 2023 at 5:58 PM

Let’s pass the PRO Act

We can’t just sit back and let union organizers do the hard work alone.Friend,  We’re entering into a new golden-age for the American labor movement. Union election petitions rose by 53 percent between October 2021 and September 2022. Workers at companies like Starbucks and Amazon are unionizing in …

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May 9, 2023 at 8:45 PM

2024's most competitive Senate race

Jon Tester needs our help.Friend,  Jon Tester knows what dedication means. He’s spent the last 16 years in the Senate fighting on behalf of veterans, farmers, and working families from rural outposts to sprawling cities. As a third-generation farmer and a former teacher, he recognizes the need for p…

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May 5, 2023 at 4:40 PM

Tell Congress to expand Social Security

Nearly 40 percent of seniors rely on Social Security for a majority of their income.Friend, We need to talk about retirement. Fewer and fewer Americans have access to pensions, which makes Social Security a critical program for current and even future retirees. Nearly 40 percent of seniors rely on S…

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May 3, 2023 at 6:28 PM

Did you see what just happened in North Carolina?

Partisan gerrymandering is an assault on our democracy.Friend,  On April 28, North Carolina’s right-wing Supreme Court paved the way for Republican legislators to gerrymander the state’s congressional map—scrapping a previous ruling prior to the court’s conservative takeover declaring gerrymandering…

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April 28, 2023 at 2:48 PM

What’s on the line in 2024

We need to act now to ensure that President Biden can remain in the White House.Friend,  The 2024 presidential race is officially underway. I’m supporting Joe Biden for President in 2024 because we can’t go backwards. We need to continue to build on the work we’ve accomplished in the last two years …

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April 25, 2023 at 8:48 PM

Creating an America that works for everyone

See how TechWise is changing lives and creating new opportunities.Friend,  The late, great Congressman John Lewis said that “technology rights are the new civil rights.” He was right. African Americans were excluded from the agricultural revolution and the industrial revolution. They shouldn’t—and t…

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April 22, 2023 at 3:47 PM

Hospitals are on the front lines of the climate crisis

This Earth Day, I want to take a moment to focus on an issue we don’t normally associate with environmental policy: healthcare.Friend,  This Earth Day, I want to take a moment to focus on an issue we don’t normally associate with environmental policy: healthcare.  As the frequency and severity of na…

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April 20, 2023 at 7:02 PM

It’s time to bring cannabis policy into the 21st century

The treatment of cannabis on the federal level remains embarrassingly behind the times.Friend,  The treatment of cannabis on the federal level remains embarrassingly behind the times.  It’s ridiculous that marijuana is still classified as a Schedule I substance, on par with heroin and LSD. This trea…

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