We cannot allow 50% of Americans to be told they have to put their bodies at risk of life or death without their consent. It is barbaric. It is inhumane. It is unacceptable.

A thread on one way we can take action to protect our reproductive freedoms today: If Roe is overturned, Democratic governors will be a critical line of defense in protecting our bodily autonomy. There are FIVE Democratic women governors up for re-election this year—please consider making a donation to support their campaigns:

When you take away a woman’s right to make her own decisions about her health and well-being, she is no longer a full citizen of this country. She no longer has freedom, she no longer has bodily autonomy, and she no longer has basic civil rights. Here’s one way we fight back: Make a donation to an on-the-ground organization helping people access reproductive health care in states where they’ve been stripped of their bodily autonomy. My team put together this list as a starting point—please comment w/ others as well.

Today marks 11 years since #CitizensUnited—when SCOTUS opened the floodgates for billions in dark money to pour into our elections + corrode our democracy. (1/4) Our political system is fundamentally broken, and at the core of this deep rot is money. Show me a supposedly “unfixable” problem in Washington and I’ll show you the political corruption standing in its way. (2/4)

Thanksgiving looks different this year. Our country is hurting. We’ve suffered enormous loss, and I know it can feel like there’s no end in sight. I wanted to share a few of the ways I’ve been taking care of myself and my family these days (1/10) 1) Give back. Our country is facing an unprecedented hunger crisis, and our nation’s food banks are stretched thin. If you’re fortunate enough to be safe and healthy this Thanksgiving, consider making a donation to @FeedingAmerica (2/10) secure.feedingamerica.org/site/Donation

Today, the Supreme Court begins reviewing a restrictive anti-abortion law in Louisiana. Pay close attention to this case and what happens, because if upheld, it would put every woman’s right to safe, legal abortion in serious jeopardy.

I'll tell you more about it: Louisiana's law required abortion providers to have “admitting privileges” at a hospital within 30 miles of where they practice, effectively giving hospitals veto power over whether providers can continue to give care for any reason—including religious or ideological differences.

I’m looking forward to many things in 2020, but I'd say I'm most excited about some of the amazing women candidates running for Congress. As we close out 2019, I want to highlight a few @getots-endorsed Senate candidates who you should pay attention to. Check them out! 👇 @getots .@JeanneShaheen is one of the most graceful, impressive leaders I’ve worked with in Washington. But New Hampshire’s status as a presidential battleground means that her seat is a top target for Republicans. Let's make sure we keep her critical seat. secure.actblue.com/donate/ots_jsh…

I'm proud that we put women front and center in my campaign. And while this chapter is over, there’s still work to be done to bring more women to the decision-making table.

That’s why I’m committing to raise and invest at least $1 million to elect women candidates in 2020. In 2012, I launched Off The Sidelines (@getots) with the mission of getting women elected to Congress—because we’re half the population, but still only make up just over twenty percent of the body that’s supposed to reflect the people of this country.

Today we remember the 20 children and 6 educators who were killed by a gunman at Sandy Hook Elementary six years ago. My heart is with every family who has spent the last six years grappling with the heartbreak of losing a loved one. And all the while, Congress has failed to act. We’ve seen the nightmare of gun violence repeat itself in schools, movie theaters, churches, nightclubs, concerts – and every single day in cities across our country. Despite these tragedies, we’re still seeing the same thing from Congress: complete inaction. Enough is enough.

If you want to run for office, now is the time to get involved and get started, and there are so many amazing organizations ready to help: .@runforsomething is an organization that ensures young progressive candidates have the support and resources they need to run a winning campaign. Click here to learn more: runforsomething.net

More women die from complications giving birth in the U.S. than in any other developed country. Black mothers are 3 to 4 times more likely to die than white mothers – a rate not tied to income level or education, but race alone. That’s why I’m introducing the MOMS Act. Thread: While other developed nations’ maternal mortality rates drastically decline, ours is on the rise. In fact, we are 1 of just 8 countries in the entire world with increasing rates of maternal mortality. Our nation is in crisis.

This is an important time to talk about this WH and whether they value women. Because, consistently, their actions tell us they don’t. Despite some cheap words in the State of the Union, the President refuses to lift a finger to pass a real paid family leave bill. elle.com/culture/a15948…