From a verified voter in New Orleans, LAKeep NASA Independent Stop Musk
NASA's scientific integrity and independence are crucial for advancing space exploration for the benefit of all humanity. Allowing a private company with vested interests to take control of NASA would undermine its mission and compromise its objectivity. SpaceX's rockets have had high-profile failur
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LAProtect education for students with disabilities amid Department cuts
The Trump administration's plans to gut the Department of Education and transfer oversight of special education programs to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) threaten to undermine the rights and services for the 7.5 million students with disabilities across the country. While funding
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LASafeguard America's research leadership and economic competitiveness
The Trump administration's policies targeting universities, researchers, and foreign students are detrimental to America's scientific prowess and economic competitiveness. Restricting academic freedom, instilling fear in lawful residents, and limiting the flow of talent from abroad will severely und
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LAStop DOGE's abuse of power over USIP
The actions taken by DOGE to forcibly seize control of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) and attempt to transfer its $500 million headquarters building to the General Services Administration at no cost are highly concerning and appear to be a blatant abuse of power. This disturbing move fo
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LASBA Cannot Handle Student Loans DO NOT DISMANTLE Department of Education
The proposal to transfer management of the federal student loan portfolio from the experienced Department of Education to the Small Business Administration is deeply concerning. The SBA lacks the infrastructure and expertise to effectively oversee $1.6 trillion in outstanding student debt impacting
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LAInvestigate DOGE's overreach into citizen data systems
I strongly urge immediate Congressional scrutiny into the concerning revelations about DOGE and its employees' far-reaching access to sensitive government data systems across multiple federal agencies. The fact that Marko Elez, who previously resigned for disseminating protected information improper
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LAPete Hegeseth did what? Not even Signalgate
The situation with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is deeply concerning. It appears that his wife, Jennifer Hegseth, attended sensitive meetings with foreign defense officials where classified information was likely discussed, despite her lacking the necessary security clearances. This breach of prot
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LASafeguarding Louisiana tourism amid LGBTQ+ travel advisories
The Republic of Ireland's recent travel warning for its citizens visiting the United States is concerning for Louisiana's tourism industry. As a state heavily reliant on tourism and renowned for its rich cultural festivals and events, a decline in foreign visitors could have severe economic conseque
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LADemand accountability for perjury allegations to uphold rule of law
Lying under oath is a serious offense that undermines the rule of law and public trust in government institutions. No one should be above the law, regardless of their position or political affiliation. If the allegations against Mr. Bisignano are true, there must be accountability and consequences f
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LADefending Louisiana's Higher Education Institutions
The current attacks on research funding, free speech, and academic freedom at universities will grievously harm Louisiana's higher education system. Louisiana's colleges and universities are vital institutions that enrich our state through education, research, and attracting top talent from across t
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LAScrutinize DOGE operations, ensure public protections and oversight
A few weeks ago 20 non political Civil Service employees resigned from DOGE citing concerns about the agency and its efforts to dismantle the federal government. These resignations shine a light on the significant concerns surrounding the operations of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LAStop HR 1295 and Preserve the Separation of Powers
This proposal raises grave concerns about the separation of powers enshrined in our Constitution. Granting unilateral authority to the president to reorganize the entire federal government, eliminating congressional oversight, is an alarming overreach that undermines our system of checks and balance
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LAReinstate EPA grants, protect Louisiana's environment and public health
The Trump administration's decision to cut approximately $70 million in EPA grants for Louisiana agencies and nonprofits is deeply concerning. This funding supports critical environmental programs that safeguard public health and promote sustainability in our state. The termination of grants for air
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LAReinstate USDA local food initiatives supporting Louisiana farmers
I am concerned about the recent cuts to the USDA's Local Food for Schools and Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement programs. These initiatives played a crucial role in supporting small farmers in Louisiana and combating food insecurity by providing access to fresh, locally grown prod
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LAReject unconstitutional third term, uphold democratic principles
The notion of a third presidential term for Donald Trump goes against the fundamental principles of American democracy enshrined in the 22nd Amendment. Entertaining this idea demonstrates a disturbing disregard for the Constitution and the peaceful transfer of power. Donald Trump took an oath to def
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LAStand Up for Democracy and the Rule of Law Stand Against Trump
Democracy is at risk. I am writing every day during my lunch hour to ask - what in the world are you going to do? Who are you going to be? Are you a toady or a back bencher or will you fight for the people and fight for our nation? It is imperative that you stand on the right side of history and sta
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LAReject legislation undermining judicial authority and rule of law
This legislation poses a severe threat to the foundational principles of our legal system, undermining the vital role of the judiciary as a check on executive overreach. The proposed limitations on district courts' authority to issue injunctive relief would erode the constitutional separation of pow
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LAProtect scientific freedom, fund research and innovation
At present, universities in China, Europe, and the Middle East are offering American scientists, academics, and researchers more freedom and stable funding, underscoring the risk of a brain drain that will severely undermine the United States. Cuts to scientific funding and the dismissal of research
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LAStop 55 Million Dollars in DOGE Cuts for Louisiana Health Department
The proposed policy changes in Louisiana are deeply concerning and appear to prioritize corporate interests over the well-being of the state's residents. Cutting vital social services and public assistance programs will have devastating consequences for vulnerable communities, exacerbating poverty,
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LAStop executive overreach protect federal workers and unions
The Trump administration's move to strip federal workers of their union rights is a blatant attack on labor protections and fair treatment in the workplace. This draconian policy would deprive hundreds of thousands of public servants of hard-won collective bargaining rights, diminishing their abilit
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LASafeguard USAID, crucial for global cooperation and diplomacy
The United States government's soft power through diplomacy and foreign aid is crucial for promoting our national interests and maintaining a positive global reputation. USAID, the foreign service, and the Peace Corps play a vital role in this endeavor, comprising a small portion of the federal budg
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LAImpeach and Remove ALL Officials on Signal Chat
I am writing to demand that you stand with your constituents and protect National Security by impeaching and removing all individuals involved in the unsecure unlawful signal chat. If you care about national security and you care about service men and women in the armed forces you must show it by de
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LAStop the Trump Recession before it becomes the Trump Depression
I am writing today to ask you to stand up for your constituents. Be brave amd resist President Trump's stupid disastrous economic policy. Stop the Trump Recession now before it becomes a Trump Depression. President Trump's economic policy is bad for America and it causing hardship. First the destab
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LAPrevent crippling public health infrastructure due to HHS cuts
The recent announcement by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to cut 10,000 full-time employees across various health agencies is concerning for the state of public health in America. With this drastic reduction in workforce from around 82,000 to 62,000 employees, it raises questions
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LARevoke DOGE's unconstitutional data seizures for citizens' privacy
The blatant disregard for privacy laws and data security protocols by DOGE is an outrageous betrayal of the public's trust. This reckless power grab to seize Americans' most intimate personal and financial information is a five-alarm emergency that demands immediate and decisive action. Every day DO
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LARestore IRS capacity, address $500 billion revenue loss
The estimate of a $500 billion tax revenue loss due to the disruptions caused by DOGE is alarming. This figure represents nearly half of the U.S. government's annual non-defense discretionary spending, which funds critical programs and services for the public. The layoffs of 20,000 IRS employees, in
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LARevoke DOGE's unvetted access to secure systems and information
The creation of DOGE by President Trump is illegal, as the power to create agencies belongs solely to Congress. Elon Musk is an unvetted and unelected individual who has no legitimate business being granted access to sensitive government systems and citizen data. It is deeply concerning that an indi
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LASafeguard scientific integrity and progress at NIH
Scientific research is the bedrock of innovation and progress across numerous fields, from medicine and public health to technology and energy. The concerning developments unfolding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) threaten to disrupt and impede vital scientific inquiry that could lead to
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LAPrioritize Social Security's functionality and funding
The Social Security Administration is facing immense challenges that are jeopardizing its ability to serve millions of Americans who rely on these critical benefits. Severe staffing shortages, funding cuts, misguided policy changes, and technological breakdowns are creating a perfect storm, leaving
From a verified voter in New Orleans, LAInvestigate breach of national security protocols, enforce accountability.
The Signal group chat disclosing classified U.S. military plans represents an egregious breach of national security protocols and a dereliction of duty by senior Trump administration officials. Using an open-source messaging app to casually discuss impending strikes not only jeopardizes operational
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