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Sen. Alejandro Padilla
From a verified voter in Los Angeles, CASupport Abolishing Super PACs to Curb Dark Money Influence
Our democracy should empower the voices of ordinary citizens, not allow wealthy interests and corporations to dominate the political process through unlimited spending on super PACs. The Abolish Super PACs Act proposes a sensible solution by placing a $5,000 cap on contributions to these groups. Thi
From a verified voter in Pebble Beach, CAEvery government official who was on the text chain should be brought before armed services and intelligence committees and should testify under oath about that text chain. I believe Tulsi Gabbard has already perjured herself by stating that no classified information was disclosed. Any attack planni
From a verified voter in Pilot Hill, CAUrgent action needed to stop Gaza humanitarian crisis
The ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza is dire and requires immediate international action to protect civilian lives. With over 35,000 Palestinian casualties and 800,000 displaced from Rafah alone, the situation threatens to spiral into further catastrophe. The United States is obligat
From a constituent in Northridge, CAStop Republican Scuttling of Lowered Banking Overdraft Fees House Financial Service Committee Chairman French Hill (R-AR) and Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) moved to repeal a measure limiting excessive junk fees imposed by big banks on people already short of funds. French and
From a verified voter in Valley Village, CAPut an end to reckless use of messaging apps and servers
The use of unauthorized messaging apps like Signal to discuss sensitive military operations is extremely concerning from a national security standpoint. While the specific details shared may not have been classified, the disclosure of operational timelines, target locations, and other tactical infor
From a verified voter in Forest Knolls, CASave NPR! Save PBS!
From a constituent in Redwood City, CAStop the kidnappings
My dad is Chilean. He and my mother were living in Santiago in 1973, when Pinochet’s coup happened. They lived through that time period and seeing all the “desaparecidos”, people who were kidnapped and Lord knows what ever happened to them. I’ve heard those stories all my life. I never imagined I’
From a verified voter in San Francisco, CAI’m writing to urge you to speak out against the unlawful detainment not only of Venezuelans but also the rise of ICE going after students on green cards, visas, and other legal immigrants. As an American Jew, I am not scared of those protesting on behalf of Gaza. I am scared of my government taki
From a constituent in San Rafael, CASAVE SOCIAL SECURITY
I am your constituent in Northern California and I am very angry and concerned about my Social Security. Trump and Musk have been and continue to make false claims of massive fraud with bloated staffing. Thousands of employees have been fired with many more expected. The SSA website and telephonic
From a constituent in Sacramento, CAProtect our national security
The Signal group chat incident that allowed an outside journalist access to sensitive military discussions is deeply concerning and raises serious questions about operational security protocols. While no intentional wrongdoing may have occurred, the apparent lack of safeguards to prevent such a brea
From a constituent in Orange, CAEVERY DEMOCRAT SHOULD be on EVERY news channel about SIGNAL GROUP CHAT debauchery
From a constituent in Eureka, CAExpand Social Security
Expand Social Security
From a constituent in Glendale, CAThree people are now dead in ICE custody. Three. In just over a month. Genry Ruiz-Guillen, 29, from Honduras, died January 23. Serawit Gezahegn Dejene, 45, from Ethiopia, died January 29. Maksym Chernyak, 44, from Ukraine, died February 20. ICE has 46,269 people in custody—far above its legal bed c
From a constituent in San Francisco, CAPolitical Texting
Please take further action to protect your constituents from the constant barrage of political text messages. What can we do about this? I know California is supposed to have a better system than other places but still we are bombarded. Thank you for any help!
From a verified voter in Modesto, CAStop HHS from cancelling $12 billion in health care grants to states!
This is short-sighted, irresponsible and dangerous. and IT WILL HURT RED STATES THE MOST! The Department of Health and Human Services has abruptly canceled more than $12 billion in federal grants to states that were being used for tracking infectious diseases, mental health services, addiction treat
From a constituent in Davis, CAI am a voting constituent from Davis, California, and I am writing to express my urgent concerns regarding the actions and conduct of Pete Hegseth and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz in relation to national security. Given the increasingly volatile nature of global and domestic threats, it is e
From a verified voter in Redding, CAHonor Your Oath
I am outraged that Mike Johnson suggested that we should dismantle the federal courts! This is unconstitutional and unacceptable! Stand with the Constitu tion. Honor your oath. Be brave, Be a patriot.
From a verified voter in West Hollywood, CATop Cabinet officials—including the Vice President, Secretary of Defense, and National Security Adviser—were caught using a commercial messaging app to discuss secret war plans for Yemen this week. Shockingly, they accidentally included a journalist in the group chat. This alarming breach of nationa
From a constituent in Oakland, CADefend NPR, PBS
PBS and NPR are invaluable cultural resources. I use them every day with my adult ESL students, along with Voice of America, also targeted by this administration. They must be preserved. We cannot function as a healthy democracy without public media. Defend NPR and PBS!
From a verified voter in Los Angeles, CAReject voter suppression order, protect democracy and voting rights
The proposed executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration is a blatant attempt to disenfranchise eligible voters and undermine access to the democratic process. This mandate would create unnecessary barriers that could wrongly purge millions of U.S. citizens from voter rolls
From a verified voter in North Hollywood, CAProtect Signalgate’s victims - keep our military out of Yemen. No War on Terror.
The implications of Signalgate are far reaching and should spell the end of this administration, but one aspect not being condemned loudly enough is the U.S.’ military engagement with Houthi forces in Yemen itself - keep our forces out of the Middle East and stop them from killing innocent children.
From a verified voter in Redding, CASTOP HIM!!
DOGE is hollowing out Social Security by gutting staff and will cause the collapse of the whole system! IRS cuts are costing us $500,000 in tax revenue! The complete destruction of the American government is happening before our eyes. We will then be bought up by the oligarchy and we will be Russia
From a verified voter in Los Gatos, CASignal Meeting
The apparent use of the insecure and potentially compromised communication platform Signal by our military and intelligence agencies raises grave national security concerns. This lapse in judgment and adherence to proper protocols puts sensitive information at risk of being intercepted by hostile fo
From a verified voter in Forest Knolls, CAProtect FEMA! Fires are burning in western North and South Carolina. We here in California obviously know the need for a robust federal response. Please save FEMA!
From a constituent in Oakland, CARestore SPCPs
As a resident of California, with some of the highest housing prices in the nation, if I ever want to buy a house for my family, I will need the help of a program like the SPCPs just terminated by Bill Pulte. Congress can act to reinstate these programs. And they should. I have friends and neighbors
From a verified voter in Forest Knolls, CAThe SF-Marin food bank just sent notification that their food supplies from USDA are being cutback. There haven’t been fewer people lining up for food so is the government planning on starving the poor now? Apparently even larger cuts are planned for the future. This not only affects our neediest ne
From a constituent in Joshua Tree, CARenew crucial Secure Rural Schools funding for rural communities
The loss of Secure Rural Schools funding is deeply concerning for the future of education and infrastructure in rural California counties. With Congress failing to renew this crucial program, countless schools face staff layoffs, cuts to essential programs, and delayed building repairs and maintenan
From a verified voter in Forest Knolls, CAI live in rural West Marin County California and I value the farming community here. The freeze on federal funds threatens organic farmers’ livelihoods and climate resilience. We all depend on farmers at the most basic level. Some of them have begun work pursuant to these grants that were promised.
From a constituent in Redwood City, CAProtect the CDC’s Division of HIV Prevention
The CDC’s Division of HIV Prevention is under attack. This is a travesty. HIV prevention is incredibly effective, and if we lose those funds and resources we will see a resurgence of an awful and expensive disease. You must not allow HIV Prevention to fall through the cracks.
From a verified voter in Long Beach, CAI am writing to express urgent concern about the recent exposure of a Signal group chat in which senior members of your administration discussed U.S. military operations in Yemen, including strike timings and deployment of aircraft. The fact that this information came to public attention only becaus
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