From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CAThe actions of Waltz, Hegseth, and others who participated in the unsecured Signal group chats related to the Houthi crisis jeopardized national security protocols. The use of insecure communication channels like Signal and Gmail for sensitive discussions is wholly unacceptable, especially after yea
From a constituent in Fresno, CAProtect Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities
Vote NO on any attempts to dismantle the Department of Education. Kids with disabilities will be disproportionately impacted by this. Appointing an anti-vaxxer who incorrectly believes vaccines “cause” autism to oversee special education is insulting and terrifying. Stop the harm that our students w
From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CAThe sweeping layoffs and leadership purge at U.S. health agencies like the CDC, NIH, and FDA are alarming and risk crippling the nation's ability to combat disease outbreaks, advance biomedical research, and ensure food and drug safety. Dismissing senior experts with decades of institutional knowled
From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CARestore funding for scientific research and American innovation
The aggressive cuts and attacks on scientific funding by the Trump administration are having severe consequences. Many talented young researchers and students are being forced to consider leaving the United States to pursue their careers elsewhere due to the lack of support and opportunities in thei
From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CABolster Ukraine, sanction Putin regime to deter Russian aggression
Russia's latest aggression against Ukraine lays bare the futility of appeasing Putin. We must reject the previous administration's overtures to Moscow and the easing of sanctions that emboldens further hostility. Instead, America should surge military and economic aid to Ukraine, reinforce NATO soli
From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CAThe Corporation for Public Broadcasting and Voice of America play a vital role in promoting reliable, independent, and unbiased media, which is crucial for upholding democratic values and fostering an informed citizenry. Defunding or undermining these institutions would undermine good journalism and
From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CADefend Congress' lawmaking role, reject executive overreach bill
Consolidating executive power and enabling the president to unilaterally reorganize the federal government undermines the separation of powers enshrined in the Constitution. The legislative branch must retain its authority to write laws and exercise oversight, engaging in robust debate to reach cons
From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CAThe revelation of high-level government officials discussing sensitive national security matters over insecure Signal group chats is deeply concerning. The reported hacking of Signal by Russian threat actors and the visibility of group members' profiles underscores the grave risks posed to our milit
From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CAThe United States' commitment to upholding international law and defending the territorial integrity of Ukraine must remain unwavering. Lifting sanctions or allowing Russian banks back into the SWIFT system would undermine efforts to hold Russia accountable for its illegal invasion and violations of
From a constituent in Modesto, CAStop this illegal administration! Protect Americans!
She was walking to break her fast. Five-foot-two, unarmed, carrying a phone and a backpack. Her name was Rumeysa Ozturk, a doctoral student at Tufts University, a Fulbright Scholar, and a Turkish national studying child trauma. Then the black SUV pulled up. Three masked men jumped out. No badges. N
From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CAFunding basic science research has kept the US ahead of all other counties in innovation. It has lead to a highly skilled workforce and to decades of business success and benefits across the US. Interfering with what can be studied to fit a political narrative will stall the research, prevent our be
From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CAThis administration continues to openly defy direct court orders, which is a violation of the US Constitution. Your job is to protect the US Constitution, to which you swore your oath. When are you speaking up about this direct violation? You absolutely cannot remain silent without harming your own
From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CAYou must exert your leadership and your checks and balances. A Tufts University student, here legally on a student visa, was swept away to a detention facility in Louisiana simply for the 'crime' of writing an op-ed in a student newspaper. How can you possibly support this?? When will you speak up a
From a constituent in Modesto, CAPreserve Democracy! Protect Americans!
Please for the love of Democracy, if you care about a free America, the America our founding fathers created with checks and balances, STOP TRUMP AND THIS ADMINISTRATION. This regime must be stopped in its tracks. It's time to step up! Back bills that are stopping him. Get involved in the impeachmen
From a constituent in Modesto, CAStop funding ICE. Fire Trump and Musk now
Three people are now dead in ICE custody. Three. In just over a month. Genry Ruiz-Guillen, 29, from Honduras, died January 23. Serawit Gezahegn Dejene, 45, from Ethiopia, died January 29. Maksym Chernyak, 44, from Ukraine, died February 20. Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Tom Homan, Kristi Noem and Stephen
From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CAThe continued funding and support for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is crucial, as these outlets provide unbiased and accessible programming to all Americans, particularly those in rural areas. Their content caters to diverse audiences, transcending political
From a verified voter in Pilot Hill, CAUrgent action needed to stop Gaza humanitarian crisis
The ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza is dire and requires immediate international action to protect civilian lives. With over 35,000 Palestinian casualties and 800,000 displaced from Rafah alone, the situation threatens to spiral into further catastrophe. The United States is obligat
From a verified voter in Modesto, CAStop HHS from cancelling $12 billion in health care grants to states!
This is short-sighted, irresponsible and dangerous. and IT WILL HURT RED STATES THE MOST! The Department of Health and Human Services has abruptly canceled more than $12 billion in federal grants to states that were being used for tracking infectious diseases, mental health services, addiction treat
From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CAPreserve U.S. research leadership by maintaining science funding.
The longstanding U.S. model of federally funded scientific research at universities and institutions has fostered an environment of innovation that has kept America at the forefront of scientific progress for decades. Cutting indirect cost funding for research facilities and operations will cripple
From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CAFully fund NOAA/NWS for severe weather preparedness
The recent mass terminations and budget cuts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Weather Service (NWS) are deeply concerning. As we enter tornado and hurricane seasons, compromising the staffing and resources dedicated to monitoring severe weather events poses
From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CAThis represents an unconscionable violation of privacy rights and due process for taxpaying members of our communities. Allowing ICE access to tax data from the IRS poses a severe risk of misuse to target and deport individuals who have been granted asylum or have no criminal records, without afford
From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CAPlease protect the Social Security Administration from DOGE’s workforce cuts, office closures, and service disruptions that will put the benefits of over 72 million Americans at risk. To make sure that people continue getting their benefit checks and assistance, it’s critical that you refuse to pas
From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CAProtect public lands as national heritage for all
The federal government holds public lands in trust for all Americans. Seizing these lands, as proposed by Idaho's Senate Joint Memorial 104, undermines this principle and prioritizes private interests over the shared national heritage. Such actions pave the way for dismantling protections on parks,
From a verified voter in Soulsbyville, CARISE UP & REPRESENT
u to inspire & keep people involved ! DEMOCRATS NEED TO TRY HARDER ! DO MORE ! SAY MORE ! REPRESENT MORE ! DEMOCRACY IS IN PERIL ! DEMOCRATS need to follow BERNIE SANDERS & AOC in speaking out MORE ! You were voted into office to REPRESENT & we need to see you doing that ! We need yo
From a constituent in Modesto, CASave our Democracy! We are in a constitutional crisis!
I am writing to express my deep concern about the future of our democracy, the erosion of critical public institutions, and the potentially disastrous consequences of Project 2025. These pressing issues demand the immediate attention of the highest court in our land, as they affect not only the live
From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CAReinstate funding for Voice of America to uphold values
The recent decision to cut funding and staffing for Voice of America (VOA) and other similar programs will significantly undermine America's global standing and damage perceptions of its values worldwide. For decades, VOA has served as a vital tool for promoting democratic ideals, combating disinfor
From a constituent in El Dorado Hills, CAPlease hold an in-person town hall. Listen to your constituents not your donors. Do you think it's okay for Trump to defy court orders? To deport people with no cause? You have not held an in person town hall meeting open to all of your constituents for many years. You need to show up in person
From a constituent in Modesto, CASave our libraries!
A recent executive order calls for eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the only federal agency that funds libraries nationwide. Libraries translate IMLS funding, a microscopic portion of the federal budget, into programs and services used by more than 1.2 billion people every y
From a verified voter in Modesto, CAReject reckless aggression, uphold peace and international law
I strongly oppose any potential military invasion or seizure of territory from Canada, Panama, Greenland, or any other nation. This would be a blatant violation of international law, and destroy America's standing as a defender of democracy and human rights. Attacking our allies and neighbors would
From a verified voter in Modesto, CADon’t let Musk and the DOUCHE Boys defund libraries!
In a new executive order, President Musk & the DOUCH Boys have targeted the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the federal agency charged with distributing Congressionally approved funds to state libraries and to library, museum, and archives program grant recipients. The executive or
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