Congressmember for WA-07 and lifelong organizer for immigrant, civil, and human rights. Progressive Caucus Chair. Bold, unafraid, and a proud mom. She/her.
Apr 27, 2020 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
Today I am announcing my endorsement of @JoeBiden for President of the United States.
VP Biden is a deeply dedicated public servant with the ability to unite the American people. I am moved by his compassion and ability to connect with people on the most human level.
As Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chair, I believe wholeheartedly that gov't can & must be a force for good—expanding access to health care & education, fighting the climate crisis, passing humane immigration reform, & looking out for working people instead of corporations.
Mar 3, 2020 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
As voters across America head to the polls this #SuperTuesday, a few words on why I believe @BernieSanders will be the best president for #LGBTQ folks. 👇🏾
I’m proud to be an ally in the movement for LGBTQ equality – fighting FOR marriage equality and AGAINST anti-trans bills in Washington State & speaking out for trans equality in Congress.
And I’m the very proud mom of a fabulous non-binary child.
For me, this is personal.
Feb 14, 2020 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
THREAD:
1. I posted a clip of the revolutionary James Baldwin earlier. If you’re a person of color in politics, you get this question ALL THE TIME. Baldwin’s answer is the truth and rage that legitimately exists.
2. It is why it is offensive and insuffficient to tell people of color to just trust someone—particularly those running for President— who does not have experience of putting themselves on the line to fight racism—or has a terrible record of racist policy that harmed millions.
Jan 20, 2020 • 16 tweets • 4 min read
I’m about to take the stage in Des Moines where I’ll formally endorse @BernieSanders for President.
Tune in!
@BernieSanders I'm with Bernie because there is too much suffering today, too much greed and inequality, too much racism and sexism and xenophobia today.
Suffering from the burden of student debt, unaffordable healthcare, the climate crisis, and so much more.
Nov 15, 2019 • 10 tweets • 10 min read
I have been fighting for #MedicareForAll for a long time. This year, I was proud to introduce the most progressive #MedicareForAll legislation that includes a two-year transition & covers long-term care for seniors & folks with disabilities.
We've built an incredible movement that's never been stronger, w/the first-ever House hearings, over half the @HouseDemocrats as co-sponsors, a broad coalition of 30+ labor unions, 250+ economists & hundreds of grassroots orgs across the nation who all support #MedicareForAll!
