Michigan Open Letters

From a constituent in Grand Rapids, MI

In the remaining days of his presidency, I want President Biden to use his clemency power to change the lives of families across this nation—families who are disproportionately Black and brown, with loved ones who need them, suffering from injustices of the legal system. Specifically, I implore the

From a constituent in Greenville, MI

Stand against Musk!

The unilateral actions of Elon Musk in shutting down the federal government and exerting undue influence over the budget process are a dangerous subversion of democracy. By rejecting the duly negotiated continuing resolution, forcing a government shutdown based on misinformation and his own personal

From a constituent in Menominee, MI

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From a constituent in Ceresco, MI

Vote YES on the Continuing Resolution

I’m writing today to express concern about the looming government shutdown. Please vote for the Continuing Resolution and keep the government open. It is your job to govern and act in the best interests of your constituents of which Elon Musk is not. Please vote to keep the government open.

From a constituent in Mount Clemens, MI

Support Social Security Fairness Act - Repeal Benefit Reductions

The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 aims to repeal two provisions that have unfairly reduced Social Security benefits for certain individuals, including postal workers and many U.S. veterans employed by the United States Postal Service, one of the largest employers of veterans. The Windfall Eli

From a constituent in Lake City, MI

Enough with the blanket statements—address me directly. As a veteran and a voter, I expect a response from you when decisions are being made that affect my life and the lives of other Americans. Ignoring these issues will only lead to further escalation. It’s time to take responsibility and engage w

From a constituent in Lake City, MI

I can only tell you in so many ways. IF LIFE DOES NOT IMPROVE FOR THE AVERAGE AMERICAN, THEY WILL RETALIATE AGAINST THOSE WHO MADE LIFE DIFFICULT FOR THEM. The President of Anderson Express in Muskegon, Michigan, was stabbed by a disgruntled employee. That employee is another fed-up average Americ

From a verified voter in Grass Lake, MI

Reject Musk's undemocratic demands, uphold integrity of institutions

Elon Musk demands a government shutdown, while not being privy to the full bill, its contents, or even aware of how the government functions. As a private citizen without public office or security clearance, his ultimatums disregard the will of the electorate. We must not enable billionaires to wiel

From a constituent in Fenton, MI

Oppose Kristi Noem for Director of Homeland Security

I am deeply concerned about the potential nomination of Kristi Noem as Director of Homeland Security. As the governor of South Dakota, Noem has repeatedly demonstrated a disregard for the rights and well-being of vulnerable communities. Her opposition to COVID-19 safety measures put countless lives

From a constituent in Fenton, MI

Choose Ocasio-Cortez over Connolly

The House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee has recommended Rep. Gerry Connolly over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for the ranking member position on the powerful House Oversight Committee. This decision prioritizes seniority over generational change within the party leadership. However, Rep.

From a constituent in Lake City, MI

We must deprivatize healthcare. Congress remains insulated from the suffering that citizens endure when they're denied care. They don’t witness the rejection of someone’s existence morphing into fear and resentment right before their eyes. Lawmakers and executives receive exceptional care whenever

From a constituent in Grand Rapids, MI

I am writing to urge you to oppose the confirmation of Billy Long as the next IRS Commissioner. Long’s troubling record speaks for itself. As a congressman, he co-sponsored bills to abolish the IRS and replace it with a regressive 30% national sales tax. His post-congressional work in a fraud-plagu

From a constituent in Grandville, MI

Please support the Patients Before Monopolies (PBM) Act. Many Americans struggle to get their medications on time, struggle to afford them, and/or struggle to get them at all. We have to argue with insurance companies over and over again, all the while suffering from manageable conditions. Removing

From a verified voter in Kalamazoo, MI

Say no to the coper wood mine

The proposed Copperwood Mine is a Canadian company's plan to mine next to and underneath the most beautiful section of Porcupine Mountains State Park, ship the copper out of country with no promise of return, board up shop in 10.7 years, and leave behind over 30 million tons of mine waste in the clo

From a constituent in Traverse City, MI

Oppose RFK Jr.’s nomination

I’m writing to OPPOSE the nomination of RFK Jr as Health secretary. His pseudo-scientific ideas are dangerous to the health of our nation. Please do all you can to oppose his nomination.

From a verified voter in Grand Rapids, MI

The Patients Before Monopolies Act is a much-needed step towards addressing the concerning consolidation and anti-competitive practices in the healthcare industry. By prohibiting parent companies of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and insurers from owning pharmacy businesses, this legislation aims

From a verified voter in Northport, MI

As a constituent I am counting on you to represent my interests well. I need Social Security; I need Medicare; and my daughter needs Medicaid. These are social safety nets that for social security we have paid for. In terms of Medicare and Medicaid, everyone deserves medical coverage. You can cover

From a verified voter in Boon, MI

Repeal unfair Social Security offsets for public servants

The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 aims to repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) that currently reduce Social Security benefits for many public sector retirees such as teachers, firefighters, and police officers. These provisions have unfairly pena

From a constituent in Grand Rapids, MI

I’m writing with great concern about Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan. For months, economists and immigrants’ rights groups have been warning that Trump’s mass deportation plan would devastate our economy and harm all American families. The deportation of law-abiding residents and essential wor

From a constituent in East Lansing, MI

Consider Kennedy's vision for preventive public health reforms

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services presents an opportunity to tackle the chronic disease epidemic plaguing our nation. His "Make America Healthy Again" movement aims to reverse the alarming rise in lifestyle diseases by addressing corporate influences that

From a verified voter in Lansing, MI

Your vote to include a provision banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth enrolled in TRICARE in the National Defense Authorization Act is deeply concerning. Denying access to crucial medical care for trans kids whose parents serve in the military is discriminatory and harmful. These vuln

From a verified voter in Grosse Ile, MI

Please vote no on the $50 million request of a Canadian company to build a copper mine in the Upper Peninsula which could potentially contaminate Lake Superior and therefore all of the other Great Lakes.

From a constituent in Holland, MI

Stop funding Israel

Why are we still funding Israel in its horrific genocide against the Palestinian people? How can we call ourselves a moral or just nation in any regard in the face of this atrocity that we are helping to fund? We must stop all funding to Israel until it withdraws all forces from Gaza, stops settlem

From a constituent in Coopersville, MI

Vote NO on KOSA

The KOSA bill poses significant risks to online privacy and free speech. It would mandate backdoors in encryption and enable broad government surveillance, undermining digital security and chilling online expression. As a staunch defender of civil liberties, I urge you to vote against this misguided

From a constituent in Lake City, MI

I want to share some thoughts about the future and the potential shifts on the horizon. It’s evident that many people are feeling frustrated and overwhelmed right now, but I sense a turning point is approaching. As we navigate these challenges, I believe there’s an opportunity to better understand a