Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

From a verified voter in Astoria, NY

Say no to anti-LGBTQ bill KOSA

I was horrified to see that KOSA has been reintroduced. While protecting child safety is important, the bills authors have explicitly said they intend to use this legislation to erase LGBTQ people from public life. Blackburn explicitly said KOSA should be used to “protect minors from the transgender

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

Protect Planned Parenthood Patients

I’m writing to urge you to stand up for health care access and oppose any attempt to “defund” Planned Parenthood in the reconciliation bill. As if it weren’t enough that this legislation could kick 10.3 million people off Medicaid, undermine care for seniors, and threaten the closure of rural hospi

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

The military is not a police force

I urge you to take immediate action to ensure our military cannot be misused as a domestic police force. This is a vital step in protecting our democracy and upholding a long-standing American principle: that the military should not be used against our own people. It is essential that Congress clos

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

Reinstate Critical Firefighter Safety and Health Programs

I am furious over the recent layoffs at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), which have severely impacted critical programs dedicated to protecting our nation’s firefighters. The decision to lay off at least two-thirds of NIOSH staff, including seven of the eight membe

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

Protect USPS and Bring Kilmar Home

First, I’m angry about Trump’s plan to privatize the Postal Service—I’m completely opposed to it. I know Rep. Bacon has partnered with Rep. Connolly to introduce House Resolution 70, which affirms that the government must “take all appropriate measures to ensure that the USPS…is not subject to pri

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

I read that Trump wants to eliminate Head Start and I’m furious about it. This program helps kids succeed; it also helps working parents stay in their jobs. It should be fully funded, not eliminated. And Congress needs to make sure that funding gets spent. Please oppose any spending bills that cut

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

Restore funding to climate agencies

Please restore funding to climate agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Agriculture. The president’s sweeping cuts set back decades of progress and harm our communities. W

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

Support the EPA

Please support the EPA and oppose Lee Zeldin’s efforts to repeal EPA rules that protect our kids and planet from danger. Increasing carbon dioxide worsens climate change, and mercury is linked to developmental issues in children. Zeldin’s agenda violates the agency’s mission statement to protec

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

Keep Environmental Protections

I’m very angry over efforts to roll back environmental protections that are vital to the health of our communities. Increasing carbon dioxide emissions directly worsens climate change, threatening our homes, health, and future. Mercury exposure has been linked to serious developmental issues, and l

From a verified voter in Astoria, NY

Mahmoud Khalil and the right to dissent

Mahmoud Khalil and other students lawfully voicing their dissent must be released from detainment by ICE. The citizens of this country cannot allow the government to silence our voices and intimidate us into giving up. Please use your position to do what's right and stand up for innocent people whos

From a verified voter in Astoria, NY

Impeach Trump now

I need to know what my representatives are doing about the White House’s tweet “correcting” a Times headline and saying Senator Van Hollen is “not coming back.” This is not only a violation of Supreme Court orders but a direct threat to a senator. You must impeach now.

From a constituent in Astoria, NY

I’m writing in the hopes that you’ll urge Chief Manger of the Capitol Police to invoke emergency powers and activate the National Guard to remove DOGE before it destroys any more Federal agencies. The announcement on Tax Day that 22,000 more IRS employees are being pushed out is just too much. Not