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From a verified voter in Marlborough, CTPope Francis describes the bombing of children in Gaza as cruelty.
The indiscriminate bombing of children in Gaza is an abhorrent act of cruelty and a violation of international law. Pope Francis rightfully condemned these heinous attacks, expressing his deep anguish over the killing of an entire family, including seven children. Such wanton violence against civili
From a verified voter in Marlborough, CTDoctors Without Borders confirms that Israel is committing ethnic cleansing
The ongoing violence and suffering in Gaza is deeply concerning, with alarming reports of ethnic cleansing and genocide against Palestinian civilians by Israel forces. As Doctors Without Borders has stated, there are clear signs of ethnic cleansing taking place, evidenced by the staggering loss of l
From a verified voter in Waterbury, CTUrgent action needed. As you must know, Israel, continues its genocidal assault on Gaza and lhas brutally attacked Kamal Adwan Hospital. The medical community is in immediate need! The US must support the protection of medical facilities in Gaza. Please demand adherence to international law and
From a verified voter in Waterbury, CTSuspend military aid to Israel until humanitarian standards met.
I urge you to cosponsor and support the legislation introduced by Representatives Summer Lee and Greg Casar calling for the suspension of offensive military transfers to Netanyahu's government in Israel. This action is crucial for protecting innocent Palestinian and Israeli lives, securing the relea
From a verified voter in Marlborough, CTSanction Israel for murdering journalist Ahmad Al-Louh
The targeted murder of cameraman Ahmad Al-Louh by Israel occupation forces while covering rescue operations in Gaza is a blatant attack on press freedom and the safety of journalists. This disturbing act follows a pattern of violence against media professionals in the occupied Palestinian territorie
From a verified voter in Norwalk, CTFirst, I’m writing to ask Representative Himes to urge President Biden to publish the Equal Rights Amendment before leaving office. It has met the ratification requirements to become the 28th Amendment. It’s time. Second, I am really disappointed that the NDAA was passed by the House on Wednesday wi
From a verified voter in Norwalk, CTI am concerned about Section 708 of the NDAA passed by the House on December 11. My understanding is that it eliminates health care through TRICARE for trans minors of military personnel. This provision will jeopardize the lives of trans youths and disrupt the lives of their military families. I wan
From a verified voter in Marlborough, CTSanction Israel for blocking World Health Organization access to hospitals
The denial of World Health Organization access to the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza by Israel authorities is an alarming violation of human rights and international law. The World Health Organization reported being denied access 3 times in 4 days, despite the dire conditions at the facility
From a verified voter in Marlborough, CTSanction Israel for it's murder of Gaza's sole orthopedic surgeon
The senseless killing of Dr. Saeed Joda, Gaza's sole orthopedic surgeon, is a tragic loss for the Palestinian people and a blatant violation of international humanitarian law. As a medical professional dedicated to saving lives, Dr. Joda's murder exemplifies Israel's utter disregard for the basic ri
From a constituent in New Canaan, CTPass the Telehealth Moderniztion Act of 2024
The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 aims to expand and make permanent certain telehealth services under Medicare that were temporarily expanded during the COVID-19 public health emergency. This legislation would increase access to healthcare for many Americans, especially those in rural or unde
From a verified voter in Marlborough, CTSanction Israel for detonating robotic bombs inside hospitals
The indiscriminate use of robotic bombs near hospitals in Gaza is an unacceptable violation of international humanitarian law. Hospitals are meant to be sanctuaries for the sick and wounded, not targets. These reckless attacks have caused widespread panic and casualties, even striking hospital depar
From a verified voter in Marlborough, CTSanction Israel for defiling graves
The horrific actions of the Israel army in defiling and desecrating hundreds of graves across the Gaza Strip are sickening. According to reports, multiple cemeteries have been targeted, with graves deliberately bulldozed, corpses dismembered, and bodies stolen. This complete disregard for the sancti
From a verified voter in New London, CTVote against H.R. 9495 in its current form
It is concerning that H.R. 9495 would grant the Treasury Secretary overly broad authority to unilaterally terminate the tax-exempt status of nonprofit organizations based solely on an accusation of being linked to terrorism, without requiring substantive evidence to be provided. This unchecked power
From a verified voter in Marlborough, CTSanction Israel for bombing Kamal Adwan Hospital
The targeting of Kamal Adwan Hospital by Israel strikes is an unconscionable violation of international humanitarian law. Injuring staff and patients and depriving the hospital of vital utilities like water, electricity, and oxygen supplies has rendered it unable to provide essential medical care, p
From a verified voter in Marlborough, CTSupport immediate comprehensive arms embargo on Israel
Based on Amnesty International's investigation and report, it is evident that Israel's actions against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip constitute genocide under international law. The deliberate killing of civilians, destruction of vital infrastructure, forced displacement, obstruction of hu
From a verified voter in Hamden, CTThe Free Speech Protection Act is a critical measure to defend democracy and freedom of thought. I ask you to support its passage.
From a verified voter in Marlborough, CTCondemn Israel for targeting an UNRWA shelter
Airstrikes on an UNRWA shelter meant to provide safety for displaced civilians are utterly abhorrent acts of violence that must be unequivocally condemned. According to reports, Israel airstrikes targeted a school housing displaced Palestinians in the Al-Bureij camp, resulting in at least 15 tents c
From a verified voter in Marlborough, CTCondemn Israel for doing genocidal field executions on children
The harrowing incidents documented by Euro-Med Monitor regarding deliberate killings and extrajudicial executions of Palestinian civilians in northern Gaza by Israel forces are deeply disturbing. The testimonies of Palestinians witnessing the cold-blooded executions of loved ones, including a father
From a verified voter in Marlborough, CTCondemn Israel for airstriking World Central Kitchen aid workers
The recent Israel airstrike that killed five Palestinians, including three World Central Kitchen aid workers, is an unconscionable act of violence that must be condemned in the strongest terms. Targeting humanitarian workers whose sole mission is to provide food aid to a population suffering under a
From a verified voter in Marlborough, CTCondemn Israel for murdering 191 journalists
Israel's targeted killings of 191 Palestinian journalists, most recently Mamdouh Ibrahim Qanaita, constitutes a flagrant violation of international laws protecting press freedom. These systematic attacks on media workers represent an assault on truth itself by obstructing vital reporting from one of
From a verified voter in Marlborough, CTCondemn Israel for massacres in Beit Lahia
The recent Israel massacres on residential neighborhoods in Beit Lahia that resulted in the deaths of approximately 75 Palestinians, mostly women and children, are utterly reprehensible acts of violence. Targeting civilian homes and causing such widespread loss of innocent lives is a flagrant violat
From a verified voter in Marlborough, CTCondemn Israel for blocking humanitarian aid from the United Nations
The Israel government's obstruction of humanitarian aid to northern Gaza is unconscionable. Denying 82 out of 91 attempted UN aid deliveries over the past month and a half is a flagrant violation of international law and basic human rights. This blockade has left an estimated 65,000-75,000 civilians
From a verified voter in Marlborough, CTCondemn Israel for murdering aid workers
The assault by Israel forces on Gaza has resulted in a devastating crisis, with aid workers being murdered by Israel. As stated by the UN, 2024 has already become the deadliest year on record for humanitarian personnel, with over 330 aid workers killed, most of them UNRWA staff. This unacceptable mu
From a constituent in East Granby, CTTruth and Justice Commission and “Indian Boarding Schools”
Allow the Truth and Justice commission to investigate Indian Boarding Schools. Allow them to give their community the closure they need to heal from the cultural genocide that they’ve been facing since beginning. It’s the least we could do for continuing to celebrate the barbarism of our ancestors e
From a constituent in Wethersfield, CTOppose H.R. 9495's Due Process Violations and Rights Infringement
I urge you to oppose H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act. While the intent to support Americans wrongfully detained abroad is admirable, the provisions terminating the tax-exempt status of organizations designated as "terrorist supporting" raise significan
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