Friend,​   The Republicans love to claim that the Democrats are the party of obstruction. And yet, since Congress was sworn in back in January, Democrats in the House have worked tirelessly day after day to make life better for the American people. We’ve passed hundreds of bills…

Friend,​   We’ve made our voices heard, and the GOP is starting to get scared. They know that listening to the NRA is wrong, and every day that we keep up the fight for gun safety, their resolve continues to crumble.   Even Mitch McConnell is showing signs that he’s starting t…

Friend,​   The US Women’s Soccer Team continues to fight for equal pay, despite constant attacks and negotiations breaking down. Their tenacity and drive make me confident that soon they’ll come out ahead and win the fight for equal pay. The rest of us need to follow their examp…

Friend,​   When it comes to the fight over climate change, the next generation of activists are leading the charge and showing the adults in the room how it’s done. After the hurricanes, wildfires, and flooding we have faced in the last few years, it’s become clear that an incre…

Friend,​   I just wanted to make sure you saw my email yesterday. The response I’ve received from so many of you has been incredible. If we continue to build on this grassroots energy, we’ll be able to make some real, progressive change in Washington.    If you didn’t get a ch…

Friend,​   Most of us don’t have to look much further than our own neighborhood to see the power of unified action. From getting developers to back down on their plans to demolish historic sites to standing strong with our neighbors after a tragedy, the last few months have seen…

Friend,​   Over the past couple of weeks, we saw a people-powered movement in Puerto Rico send shockwaves through the nation. As Puerto Ricans took to the streets, both on the island and right here in New York, the rest of the nation got a front-row seat to what it looks like wh…

Friend,​   I’m proud that New York is taking a strong stance on gun safety, but I’m afraid it’s not enough. Until there are federal laws banning assault weapons, even states that have strong firearm safety legislation will be at risk of mass shootings involving weapons of war. …

Friend,​   The Dayton, Ohio shooter was stopped in less than 30 seconds. In that half-minute of violence, he murdered 9 people and injured 27 others. In a separate terrorist attack in El Paso just hours earlier, a gunman was able to murder 22 people. These domestic terrorists we…

Friend,​   Today is the anniversary of the first-ever census in the United States, which was completed on August 2, 1790. While that’s not an anniversary I’ve really appreciated before, it’s a good reminder to celebrate the work we did to put a stop to Trump’s attacks on the 202…

Friend,​   Just making sure you saw my last email. There are just a few hours left until our deadline, and we’re counting on our strongest supporters like you to step up and help us hit our goal by midnight!   By chipping in $100, $50, or $25, you could be the difference betwe…

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…