Happy Birthday Governor Roy Cooper!
I am so grateful for his leadership and friendship as we work to make North Carolina a better place for all of us.
Happy Pride!
This month we reflect on the progress the LGBTQ+ movement has made and reaffirm our fight for justice and true equality for the LGBTQ+ community.
Equal Pay Act
Today is the 60th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act—a landmark for women everywhere that prohibits salary discrimination based on gender. But as women (particularly women of color) know, the Equal Pay Act isn’t enough. Women still only make 82¢ on the dollar resulting in thousands of dollars in pay disparity every year, and it’s […]
Voting Rights Act
Today, the Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s decision that Alabama violated the Voting Rights Act during redistricting. This was a big win for democracy and our fight against racial gerrymandering.
Air Quality Warnings
North Carolina is experiencing air quality warnings. Learn more about ways to keep you and your loved ones safe. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article276178461.html
Gun Storage Campaign
Guns are the leading cause of death for children and teens in the US. This is completely unacceptable. I applaud Governor Roy Cooper for taking an important step to keep our communities safe and encourage North Carolinians to safely secure their firearms. https://apnews.com/article/firearm-safe-storage-campaign-north-carolina-e6c5f22ec84897805a0737fa90fc9977
The Bill Passed the House
Big News: President Joe Biden got us the best deal possible and brought us back from the brink of default. I’m relieved the bill passed the House and that we prevented the GOP’s extreme demands from taking effect. I urge the Senate to quickly pass this legislation and send it to the President’s desk.
Conen Morgan
I am heartbroken to hear of the tragic passing of my friend Conen Morgan. He dedicated his career to fighting for equality and progress and was an enormous positive force for change in our state. I am sending my deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.
Republicans have sent Congress home for Memorial Day weekend
It’s unacceptable that Republicans have sent Congress home for Memorial Day weekend while simultaneously pushing our country to the brink of default and threatening the health care and benefits of millions of veterans. In my district alone, a Republican default crisis would jeopardize Social Security payments for 59,000 families and put health benefits at risk […]
We must strengthen our courts to protect the American people.
For years, the courts have been weaponized by partisan politics. It must stop.