Stop ICE from Kidnapping Child Citizens - Hold Hearings, Demand Answers
Today I’m writing on a matter of justice and this Administration’s flouting of our laws — again. It is horrifying and illegal that this Administration and its enablers have sunk to the level of kidnapping people — including, effectively kidnapping a 2-year-old child that is a U.S. citizen. As t
Support Vote & Vote YES on these Coastal and Ocean Protection Bills
Today I take pen in hand to write and urge you to support these two bills, recently re-introduced: The bipartisan Coastal State Climate Preparedness Act and Ocean Acidification Research Partnership Act. The climate crisis poses a grave threat to our coastlines, coastal communities, and marine ecosy
Do not allow the arrest of judges
Do not allow the arrest of judges Please speak out immediately about the arrest of Judge Dugan in Wisconsin. Please take whatever actions are in the power of Congress against the FBI director and the Attorney General. Trump's lawlessness must be called out now. Nothing is a distraction, every violat
Budget 2025-6: Cut the Budget By Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies!
Today I take pen in hand and write to urge you to end or seriously cut fossil fuel subsidies. Want to cut waste? Fossil Fuel Subsidies is an area that we can save significant money. The continued subsidization of fossil fuels represents a significant barrier to transitioning towards a sustainabl
Budget 2025-26: Protect Our Vote! Support Federal Election Security Grants
Today I take pen in hand and write you on an extremely urgent matter: the budget being worked on in Congress must prioritize robust federal funding to support secure and accessible elections for all eligible voters. We know this to be need. Since Trump first came on the scene years ago, states an
Protect judicial independence from authoritarian overreach
The recent arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan by federal agents is an alarming escalation by the Trump administration in its overreach against the judicial branch and its attacks on due process for immigrants. This blatant attempt to intimidate judges and erode the constitutional separation of powers pose
Thank you for coming to the Coast to speak earlier this and to make the conversation available by livestream. I appreciated hearing the three priorities, but I was frankly appalled by your response to the questions about Kilmar Abrego Garcia. I am not quoting you verbatim, but in considering an acti
I am calling to urge you to save the Federal Emergency Management Agency from Trump and Musk’s devastation. They need to prevent FEMA from being eliminated and make the White House stop keeping disaster aid from people who need it. We are seeing more and more natural disasters with massive recovery
In the Senate, Senator Ron Wyden’s resolution to block Trump’s 10%-across-the-board import tax hike (S.J.Res. 49) is set to get a floor vote as soon as next week. For the house, the overall efforts to take back the legal basis for these tariffs, is crucial, I hope you will keep trying to end the tra
Denounce Fake Energy Emergency
The Trump administration’s recent executive order to accelerate mining and clear-cutting on public lands—under the pretext of an “energy emergency”—represents a blatant disregard for environmental stewardship and sustainable policy. This unilateral move, issued without scientific backing or public c
Uphold civil liberties and democratic values, reject discrimination
America's founding principles of liberty and justice for all are being undermined by proposed policies that target U.S. citizens based on their beliefs or backgrounds. These authoritarian tactics amount to a violation of constitutional rights like freedom of speech, enabled by the profit motives of
Legal Aid for Migrant Children
It is indefensible that vulnerable migrant children are being denied legal representation following the Trump administration’s cruel decision on March 21 to terminate a critical $200 million federal contract. As a result, young children — some as young as four — are forced to face immigration court
Oppose H.R. 2204 Exchange Student ‘Snitch Bill’ - Uphold Civil Rights
Today I take pen in hand to write and urge you to oppose H.R. 2204, by Representative Langworthy. If passed, this bill, termed by me to be called the Student Snitch Bill, would force an institution of higher education shall immediately report to the SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Program) when
Release legal immigrant scientist Kseniia Petrova, protect innovation
The continued detention and threat of deportation for Kseniia Petrova, a Russian scientist legally working at Harvard on a visa, is deeply concerning. Her expertise is vital for analyzing groundbreaking microscopic images that could lead to major advancements in cancer detection and longevity resear
Funding our future
The Trump administration’s dismantling of critical programs for children is a profound injustice that demands urgent Congressional intervention. Essential funding has been unlawfully rescinded, putting the health, safety, and future of millions of vulnerable young Americans at risk. Cuts to foundat
Scrutinize privacy concerns over proposed national autism registry
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s plan to launch a national autism registry using Americans' private medical records raises significant privacy and ethical concerns. Compiling individuals' confidential health information, including data from pharmacy chains, lab tests, smartwatches, and insurance claims, with
I urge the you to publicly oppose RFK Jr.’s harmful misinformation about autism and his proposal for a national registry of autistic people. These actions spread stigma, violate privacy laws like HIPAA, and put the autistic community at risk of further harm. Please do everything possible to protect
Abusing the Insurrection Act
The Insurrection Act of 1807 grants the president broad, largely unchecked authority to deploy military forces within the United States under subjectively defined circumstances. While originally intended to address extraordinary emergencies, the statute’s expansive scope and lack of meaningful const
Support and Re-Introduce the Agricultural Worker Program Act - Blue Card System
Today I take pen in hand to write and urge support to re-introduce the Agricultural Worker Program Act, a bill to help establish a special Blue Card system, and is a start on fixing our broken immigration system. Under its provisions of the bill, the Agricultural Worker Program Act would establish
Support & Vote YES on H.R. 2946 Clean Energy Victory Bonds
Today I take pen in hand to write and urge your support for H.R. 2946, the Clean Energy Victory Bonds Act (Reps. Zoe Lofgren & Doris Matsui). It’s good idea whose time is long overdue in our energy transition: Get the people involved. The Clean Energy Victory Bonds Act would allow all Americans to
Signalgate I was unacceptable and Hesgeth should have been gone. Now with Signalgate II, it’s gone beyond terrible. Our country is profoundly unsafe with him in this role. I urge you to demand he either resign or be dismissed. Thank you.
Vote NO on H.R. 114 or Any Bill to Cut or Undermine Affordable Care Act
Today I take pen in hand to write and urge you in the strongest possible terms to block and vote NO on any efforts to undermine or repeal the Affordable Care Act. Specifically, H.R. 114, the so-called “Responsible Path to Full Obamacare Reveal”. As you know, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has provi
The SAVE Act
If the SAVE Act excludes marriage certificates and REAL IDs, it’s not about securing our elections—it’s about suppressing women voters. • 69 million American women have legally changed their names after marriage. • A marriage certificate is a legally recognized document—used by the DMV, Social Sec
Budget 2025 - No Cuts to NOAA Research - Preserve Climate and Weather Reporting
Today I take pen in hand to write and urge you, in the strongest possible terms to preserve the budget for The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) research and its research agencies. NOAA’s research arm, like NOAA itself, plays a vital role in conducting research essential for un
Congress: Restore Funding for National Climate Assessment
Today I take pen in hand to write and urge you in the strongest possible terms to oppose funding cuts for the National Climate Assessment, required and funded by Congress. This administration's recent decision to cut funding and staffing for the Global Change Research Program is a flashing red lig
Call Hearings - Demand EPA Oversight Topic 2: Clean Air Act
Today I take pen in hand to write and urge greater oversight and hearings on the operations of the Environmental Protection Agency and their lack of focus and or attempts to exploit loopholes of the Clean Air Act for industry. As you well know, the Clean Air Act is a vital piece of legislation that
Vote NO on H.R. 1789 - PEPPER ACT - No Immunity for Exec Branch
Today I take pen in hand to write and urge you in the strongest possible terms to reject the profoundly undemocratic PEPPER Act H.R. 1789 that would further erode executive accountability, especially on criminal activity and un-Constitutional action. This extremely dangerous legislation would essen
Protect the FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a critical agency responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of our food supply. Recent staffing cuts of up to 20,000 employees have severely undermined the FDA's ability to carry out its vital mission. Key quality control programs have been suspended,
Vote NO on Cuts to Head Start and anti-poverty programs
I’m writing today to urge you to oppose, and Vote NO on all attempt to cut programs for low-income families like Head Start. Head Start as you know is a vital program providing comprehensive services to low-income families with young children, including early education, healthcare, nutrition assist
Save LIHEAP
Please do whatever it takes to reinstate LIHEAP federal workers, and release current LIHEAP funding! LIHEAp saves lives by assisting low income folks wit h heat and air conditioning that are necessary for survival!
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