Massachusetts Open Letters

From a constituent in Gloucester, MA

Rule of law

Yesterday House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that Congress, on behalf of Donald Trump, is going to use every power available to him and his colleagues to nullify America’s court system. He said: “President Trump has done nothing wrong here and he continues to be the target of endless lawfare. It h

From a constituent in Worcester, MA

Republicans trashing our justice system

House Speaker Mike Johnson said yesterday he is going to do everything he can to get Congress to nullify all the court cases against Donald Trump. This i s outrageous. Trump is not above the law.

From a constituent in Winchester, MA

Open the Rafah Crossing

Israel has initiated a deadly ground invasion into Rafah, resulting in the loss of hundreds of lives, including men, women, and children. Many leaders considered a Rafah incursion to be a “RED LINE” that Israel must not cross, and therefore I implore you to back the implementation of sanctions again

From a constituent in Jamaica Plain, MA

Vote NO on HR764 & Protect Wolves

I am writing to you as a resident of Massachusetts who is very concerned about the HR764 “Trust the Science” Act. As you likely know, this bill seeks to roll back protections for the gray wolf. Gray wolves were a critical component to the creation of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. At the time

From a constituent in Roslindale, MA

Prioritize diplomacy, aid for DRC crisis through sustainable solutions

The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is deeply concerning, with worsening armed conflict, human rights abuses, and a dire humanitarian crisis leaving millions displaced and facing hunger. However, a direct military intervention by the United States risks further escalating violence

From a constituent in Newton, MA

Pass a clean reauthorization for the lifesaving PEPFAR program

PEPFAR has saved 25 million lives and counting and changed the trajectory of the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. It is one of the most successful global health programs in history, and has earned broad-based, bipartisan support for two decades. That must not change now. While a short-term reauthorization

From a constituent in Newton Highlands, MA

Protect our right to free speech

Today, 4/25, Israeli forces murdered a Belgian aid worker and his 7yo child in Rafah. Israel has proven time and time again they do not care who they murder. Their intentions have been clear as day this entire time – their indiscriminate destruction of Gaza, the West Bank, and other areas of occupie

From a constituent in Newton, MA

Protecting Access to Medication Abortion and Repealing the Comstock Act

The outdated, regressive Comstock Act’s bars on delivering “obscene, lewd or lascivious material” through the mail must not be used to impose a ban on access to medication abortion. As a supporter of reproductive rights, I am calling on Congress to pass the Protecting Access to Medication Abortion A

From a constituent in Somerville, MA

Vote no on Israel security appropriations

Vote no on HR 8034. Do not pay for weapons for Israel. It is time for a ceasefire. If you send these bombs to Israel, they will use them. End the violence. No more money for Israel’s attack on Palestine.

From a constituent in Roslindale, MA

Reconsider Legislation Targeting TikTok: Protect Free Speech Rights

The recent legislation passed by the House of Representatives, targeting TikTok, raises serious concerns about freedom of speech and human rights. The proposed ban, which would take effect if ByteDance Ltd. does not divest its stake within a year, is unprecedented in its direct targeting of a specif

From a constituent in Newton Highlands, MA

Reevaluate U.S. Support for Israel in Gaza Conflict

Appreciation is extended for your recent statement at a Boston-area mosque, where you highlighted the ongoing investigation by the International Court of Justice into the actions of Israel in Gaza. Your willingness to discuss these difficult issues, such as the potential starvation of children and t