Statements and posts
8 press releases and posts, newest first.
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CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON 50 YEARS OF THE HYDE AMENDMENT
Issued statement criticizing the Hyde Amendment's 50-year restriction on abortion funding.
“Systemic injustice does not occur spontaneously. It is born in the cruel and controlling hearts of politicians who steal our power and pretend it is their own. As Members of Congress, we have a moral responsibility to stop the Hyde Amendment before it reaches one more year and harms any more women. Now is the time we…”
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CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF CALYPSO ICON, SLINGER “MIGHTY SPARROW” FRANCISCO
Issued condolences on death of calypso musician Slinger Francisco.
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.”
Sports and RecreationAI-read
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Led letter to Revlon demanding answers on contaminated cosmetics affecting Black consumers.
“Products that pose a risk to consumers have no place in our markets. Black women and girls should be able to use beauty and personal care products, including over-the-counter (OTC) drug products, without worrying about potential exposure to harmful chemicals.”
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Reintroduced bill to establish 70% renewable energy standard by 2036 and achieve clean energy transition.
“As we witness the devastating impacts of climate change on communities across our nation, we can no longer afford the luxury of inaction. The choices we make today will determine the world we leave to our children and grandchildren. We have the tools, the technology, and the knowledge to build a cleaner future; we need…”
EnergyAI-read
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CCBWG ANNOUNCES NEW CO-CHAIRS TO LEAD CAUCUS IN 120TH CONGRESS
Announced new co-chairs for Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls in 120th Congress.
“Words cannot fully express my gratitude to my fellow Black Women & Girls Caucus Co-Chairs, Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman and Robin Kelly, for their years of hard work, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to bringing greater attention to the systemic challenges facing Black women and girls and ensuring their voices…”
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Led colleagues demanding DOJ and FBI investigate deaths of Black people found hanging.
“Inaction by the federal government is tantamount to complicity. This is part of the legacy of racial terror in the United States, and this neglect has long-term consequences.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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53 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS DEMAND HHS AND CMS HALT MEDICAID DATA SHARING WITH ICE
Led 53 members demanding HHS and CMS halt Medicaid data sharing with ICE.
“The role of HHS should be to protect the health of all those living in this country and provide essential human services, not to be a watchdog for DHS or act as immigration enforcement.”
Privacy and SurveillanceAI-read
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Condemned Trump administration deportations of Haitian nationals with Temporary Protected Status.
“The deportations of Haitian TPS holders may have only started weeks ago, but the vicious dehumanization of their communities began long before. Cruelty to Haitians is a policy choice. Congress has the power to stop it. We call upon the Senate to immediately take the long overdue step of passing our legislation to…”
Afghan Refugee PolicyAI-read