Friend,​   Today is our July deadline, and right now it’s not looking like we’re going to reach our goal for the month. While I’m excited to be back in the district, I really want to use that time working to make our city better, not worrying about whether we’ll have what it tak…

Friend,​   We’ve been shocked by Trump’s depravity time and time again, but this month his policies, words, and actions bordered on horrific. From ordering ICE to conduct raids to encouraging racist chants at his rally, the bigotry and hatred driving this administration were on …

Friend,​   We often hear racist and nativist language claiming that immigrants are coming to America to “steal jobs.” This fear-mongering phrase isn’t just dangerous, it’s flat-out wrong. Right now, 45% of Fortune 500 companies were started by immigrants and their children, mean…

Friend,​   I’m a firm believer in the saying, “We all succeed when women lead.” Both here in New York and in Washington, women are pushing back on systems that have shut us out for far too long, and the results are benefiting everyone.    It hasn’t been easy to get to this poi…

Friend,​   I was born in Puerto Rico. I’ve been an American since birth. And yet I’ve heard “go back where you came from” countless times in my life. The pain that it brings is very real. And right now that same message is being broadcast from the highest office in our governmen…