Updates

Immigration Reform

I was deeply disappointed by the Senate Parliamentarian’s decision to block immigration reform in the reconciliation package. Although this was not what we hoped for,

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Hispanic Heritage Month

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we honor Latino and Hispanic Americans’ contributions to our nation. I’m particularly thankful for Hispanic Americans in Wake County such as Matty Lazo-Chadderton

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Documented Dreamers

I have been advocating for the 200,000 ‘Documented Dreamers’ who call the U.S. home. I’m thrilled the Build Back Better budget reconciliation package includes provisions

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Discriminatory Voter ID Law

Today, the North Carolina court struck down a discriminatory voter ID law that disproportionately targeted Black voters. This is a great step forward in ensuring

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We Pause to Remember

On the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we pause to remember the nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their lives on that tragic day.

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Women’s Reproductive Freedom

I applaud the United States Department of Justice and Attorney General Merrick Garland for acting swiftly against this pernicious threat to women’s reproductive freedom everywhere. The

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SCOTUS’ Decision

I was extremely disappointed by SCOTUS’ decision striking the federal moratorium on evictions. As North Carolina’s eviction ended in June, up to 400,000 households in

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Labor Day

This #LaborDay I’m giving thanks today to the workers and organizers who lead the labor movement. Their tireless efforts have led to the 8-hour workday and safer

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