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Sept. 14, 2022 Tweet - "Justice Thomas has been very clear that the Supreme Court decision protecting marriage equality should be reconsidered. We have a responsibility to act, and this Senate will vote on protecting marriage equality." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2022 Tweet - "Justice Thomas has opened the door to this MAGA Supreme Court going even further saying that cases like Obergefell--which protects marriage equality for now--should be revisited. We have a responsibility to act. This Senate will vote on protecting marriage equality." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2022 Rep. Torres Introduces the Racial Impact Statement Act of 2022 Rep. Ritchie Torres
Sept. 8, 2022 Tweet - "While MAGA Republicans escalate their rhetoric against marriage equality, we've heard Senate Republicans suggest that a vote isn't necessary. With the threat from the MAGA Supreme Court, we have a responsibility to act. This Senate will vote on the Respect For Marriage Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2022 Klobuchar, Kennedy, Cicilline, Buck, Durbin, Nadler Release Updated Bipartisan Journalism Bill Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 1, 2022 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DelBene, Huffman Call on IRS to Review Tax-Exempt "Church Status' for Known Hate Group Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
July 22, 2022 Representative Adriano Espaillat Votes to Protect Marriage Equality Amid Right-Wing Threats Rep. Adriano Espaillat
July 21, 2022 Tweet - "Fox News has taken no action to address Tucker Carlson's conduct. They're giving him a free pass to amplify racist lies, the same racist lies that motivated a white supremacist to kill ten Black Americans in Buffalo. It is dangerous and un-American." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2022 Tweet - "Tucker Carlson began his Fox News show last night with another appalling rant on the racist lie of replacement theory. This same lie motivated a white supremacist to gun down ten Black Americans in Buffalo. Carlson is stoking racial resentment. It is deranged. It is dangerous." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2022 Congresswoman Tenney's Statement on the House's Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act Rep. Claudia Tenney
July 19, 2022 Congressman Joe Morelle Acts to Safeguard Marriage Equality Rep. Joe Morelle
July 18, 2022 Bipartisan Group Leads Introduction of Respect for Marriage Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 14, 2022 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Reps. Jones, Ocasio-cortez Lead Push to Strip Supreme Court's Jurisdiction Over Abortion Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 12, 2022 Members of the Latino Jewish Caucus Condemn Antisemitic Attack on Jewish Community in Massachusetts Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 8, 2022 Schumer: With East Buffalo Still Isolated From Downtown, Schumer Launches Major Push for $25+ Million to Reconnect Buffalo Neighborhoods, Break Down Segregating Barriers Increase Walkability, Making Queen City More Accessible for All Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2022 Tweet - "On this 7th anniversary of marriage equality as we march for #Pride in NY: We know that LGBTQ+ rights and women's rights and so much more are under attack by MAGA Republicans and a MAGA extremist Supreme Court. We will keep fighting. We will keep working. We will keep marching." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2022 Tweet - "I just took the first step on the Senate floor to move forward on the nomination of Jessica Clarke to serve on the SDNY District Court. She's a civil rights expert with experience in fair housing and equal access to education, and I was so proud to recommend her to @POTUS ." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2022 Tweet - "157 years ago today, the news reached some of the last formerly enslaved people in our nation that they were free Last year, we passed into law a bill finally declaring #Juneteenth a federal holiday Today and every day, we must continue the work to achieve true equality for all" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 13, 2022 Tweet - "It was incredible to march alongside New Yorkers in Brooklyn and Queens to celebrate #PrideMonth! Today we march; tomorrow we continue to fight for equality for all Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2022 Rep. Jamaal Bowman Passed Resolution Condemning the Great Replacement Theory with Co-Leads CBC Chairwoman Beatty, CHC Chairman Ruiz, CAPAC Chairwoman Chu, Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Chairman Cicilline, CPC Chair Jayapal, Rep. Higgins, Rep. Takano, and Rep. Raskin Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 1, 2022 Tweet - "This #PrideMonth 53 years after the Stonewall Uprising: We celebrate LGBTQ+ people in NY, across the US, around the world We continue the fight for full equality, against the forces of bigotry & hate, for everyone to be able to live their truth LGBTQ+ rights are human rights!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2022 Letter to Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Mullin Combats Intimidation Tactics of Pro-Abortion Activists Rep. Andrew Garbarino, ...
May 3, 2022 Rep. Boebert Introduces Bill to Terminate the Department of Homeland Security's Disinformation Governance Board Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
April 21, 2022 Tweet - "I was so glad to be at @LIFEDofLABOR with the union workers who power New York. I will keep standing by your side every day in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Examining Civil Rights Litigation Reform, Part 1: Qualified Immunity" Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 16, 2022 Letter to Dr. Heidi Macpherson, President Suny Brockport - JACOBS LEADS NEW YORK REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION IN CALLING FOR SUNY BROCKPORT TO RESCIND CONVICTED COP KILLER'S SPEAKERSHIP Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
March 15, 2022 Nadler & Fitzgerald Introduce the NDO Fairness Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate and honor women in New York, across America, and the world. As Senate Majority Leader, I will continue to work for the rights of women and girls today and every day. #WomensHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "Generations of civil rights leaders have worked to get Congress to recognize lynching as an intolerable injustice inflicted primarily on Black Americans. At last, Congress has finally declared lynching a federal crime, and the bill is heading for @POTUS 's desk." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "Tonight--the Senate acted to make lynching a federal crime. After 100+ years & 200+ failed attempts to outlaw lynching, the Senate took long-overdue action by passing the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act. This is an important step, but that it's taken so long is a stain on America." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "57 years ago today, more than 600 people were met with violence as they marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma for the right to vote. Today, the march for voting rights is not over. @SenateDems will not stop working to protect voting rights for every single American." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Examining the History and Importance of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'" Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 1, 2022 Schumer, Gillibrand announce the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act passes the Senate; when signed into law, proceeds will benefit the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn, NY to preserve Tubman's legacy and fund education initiatives of the historic site Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 1, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Discrimination and the Civil Rights of the Muslim, Arab, and South Asian American Communities" Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 1, 2022 Meng Joins Family of Queens Resident Guiying Ma for the Announcement of Her Death Rep. Grace Meng
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "Rev. Dr. W Franklyn Richardson leads Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, NY. A preacher for 4 decades. A civil rights leader. He was the youngest person ever elected General Secretary of the National Baptist Convention. He chairs the @NationalAction Board. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2022 Reps. Clarks and Cohen Introduce Legislation to Prohibit Discrimination Against People With Disabilities Who Need Long Term Services and Supports Rep. Yvette Clarke
Feb. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Peter Pryor was the 1st Black graduate of @AlbanyLaw He became a civil rights attorney, served as President & General Counsel of Albany NAACP, founded the Urban League of Albany We mourn his passing this January and pray for his family Rest in power, Peter #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 22, 2022 Tweet - "Stephen Myers was a leader of Albany's Underground Railroad, chair of his local Vigilance Committee & publisher of multiple abolitionist newspapers Born into slavery--he dedicated his life to abolition & improving living conditions for Albany's Black community #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 18, 2022 Clarke, DeLauro, Clyburn, Meeks, Torres Introduce Legislation to Honor Constance Baker Motley Rep. Ritchie Torres, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on "The Rise in Violence Against Minority Institutions" Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 14, 2022 Gillibrand Successfully Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Call To Protect Civil Rights For People With Disabilities Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic; HHS Issues New Guidance To Health Care Providers To Enhance Protections For Those With Disabilities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 8, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Pressley, Clyburn, Jones Lead Congressional Black Caucus Members in Urging DOJ to Aggressively Increase Efforts to Protect Voting Rights Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Feb. 8, 2022 Malliotakis, Davis, Garbarino Introduce Bill to Bar Racial & Ethnic Discrimination in COVID-19 Treatment Access Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Catherine Lhamon, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights - Rep Lieu Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Education Department to Address Antisemitism on College Campuses Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Feb. 1, 2022 Congresswoman Clarke Statement on Marcus Garvey Exoneration Petition Drive Rep. Yvette Clarke
Jan. 27, 2022 Rep. Wild Leads Call for Action Against Philippines Human Rights Violations Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Jan. 27, 2022 Majority Leader Schumer Statement On Co-Sponsoring S.J. Res. 1 And The Senate's Continued Push To Ratify The ERA As The 28th Amendment To The Constitution Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chairwoman of House Committee on Appropriations, Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of House Committee on Appropriation, Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations, and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations - Senator Gillibrand, Mayor Evans, And Members Of Rochester's New York State Delegation Call For Major Increase In Funding To Address Maternal Mortality Crisis Among Black Women And Eliminate Racial Bias In Maternal Care Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 20, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Voter Suppression and Continuing Threats to Democracy" Rep. Jerry Nadler
Date Title Politician
Sept. 14, 2022 Tweet - "Justice Thomas has been very clear that the Supreme Court decision protecting marriage equality should be reconsidered. We have a responsibility to act, and this Senate will vote on protecting marriage equality." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2022 Tweet - "Justice Thomas has opened the door to this MAGA Supreme Court going even further saying that cases like Obergefell--which protects marriage equality for now--should be revisited. We have a responsibility to act. This Senate will vote on protecting marriage equality." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2022 Rep. Torres Introduces the Racial Impact Statement Act of 2022 Rep.Ritchie Torres
Sept. 8, 2022 Tweet - "While MAGA Republicans escalate their rhetoric against marriage equality, we've heard Senate Republicans suggest that a vote isn't necessary. With the threat from the MAGA Supreme Court, we have a responsibility to act. This Senate will vote on the Respect For Marriage Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2022 Klobuchar, Kennedy, Cicilline, Buck, Durbin, Nadler Release Updated Bipartisan Journalism Bill Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 1, 2022 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DelBene, Huffman Call on IRS to Review Tax-Exempt "Church Status' for Known Hate Group Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
July 22, 2022 Representative Adriano Espaillat Votes to Protect Marriage Equality Amid Right-Wing Threats Rep.Adriano Espaillat
July 21, 2022 Tweet - "Fox News has taken no action to address Tucker Carlson's conduct. They're giving him a free pass to amplify racist lies, the same racist lies that motivated a white supremacist to kill ten Black Americans in Buffalo. It is dangerous and un-American." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2022 Tweet - "Tucker Carlson began his Fox News show last night with another appalling rant on the racist lie of replacement theory. This same lie motivated a white supremacist to gun down ten Black Americans in Buffalo. Carlson is stoking racial resentment. It is deranged. It is dangerous." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2022 Congresswoman Tenney's Statement on the House's Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act Rep.Claudia Tenney
July 19, 2022 Congressman Joe Morelle Acts to Safeguard Marriage Equality Rep.Joe Morelle
July 18, 2022 Bipartisan Group Leads Introduction of Respect for Marriage Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 14, 2022 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Reps. Jones, Ocasio-cortez Lead Push to Strip Supreme Court's Jurisdiction Over Abortion Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 12, 2022 Members of the Latino Jewish Caucus Condemn Antisemitic Attack on Jewish Community in Massachusetts Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
July 8, 2022 Schumer: With East Buffalo Still Isolated From Downtown, Schumer Launches Major Push for $25+ Million to Reconnect Buffalo Neighborhoods, Break Down Segregating Barriers Increase Walkability, Making Queen City More Accessible for All Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2022 Tweet - "On this 7th anniversary of marriage equality as we march for #Pride in NY: We know that LGBTQ+ rights and women's rights and so much more are under attack by MAGA Republicans and a MAGA extremist Supreme Court. We will keep fighting. We will keep working. We will keep marching." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2022 Tweet - "I just took the first step on the Senate floor to move forward on the nomination of Jessica Clarke to serve on the SDNY District Court. She's a civil rights expert with experience in fair housing and equal access to education, and I was so proud to recommend her to @POTUS ." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 19, 2022 Tweet - "157 years ago today, the news reached some of the last formerly enslaved people in our nation that they were free Last year, we passed into law a bill finally declaring #Juneteenth a federal holiday Today and every day, we must continue the work to achieve true equality for all" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 13, 2022 Tweet - "It was incredible to march alongside New Yorkers in Brooklyn and Queens to celebrate #PrideMonth! Today we march; tomorrow we continue to fight for equality for all Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2022 Rep. Jamaal Bowman Passed Resolution Condemning the Great Replacement Theory with Co-Leads CBC Chairwoman Beatty, CHC Chairman Ruiz, CAPAC Chairwoman Chu, Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Chairman Cicilline, CPC Chair Jayapal, Rep. Higgins, Rep. Takano, and Rep. Raskin Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 1, 2022 Tweet - "This #PrideMonth 53 years after the Stonewall Uprising: We celebrate LGBTQ+ people in NY, across the US, around the world We continue the fight for full equality, against the forces of bigotry & hate, for everyone to be able to live their truth LGBTQ+ rights are human rights!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2022 Letter to Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Mullin Combats Intimidation Tactics of Pro-Abortion Activists Rep.Andrew Garbarino, ...
May 3, 2022 Rep. Boebert Introduces Bill to Terminate the Department of Homeland Security's Disinformation Governance Board Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
April 21, 2022 Tweet - "I was so glad to be at @LIFEDofLABOR with the union workers who power New York. I will keep standing by your side every day in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Examining Civil Rights Litigation Reform, Part 1: Qualified Immunity" Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 16, 2022 Letter to Dr. Heidi Macpherson, President Suny Brockport - JACOBS LEADS NEW YORK REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION IN CALLING FOR SUNY BROCKPORT TO RESCIND CONVICTED COP KILLER'S SPEAKERSHIP Rep.Claudia Tenney, ...
March 15, 2022 Nadler & Fitzgerald Introduce the NDO Fairness Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate and honor women in New York, across America, and the world. As Senate Majority Leader, I will continue to work for the rights of women and girls today and every day. #WomensHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "Generations of civil rights leaders have worked to get Congress to recognize lynching as an intolerable injustice inflicted primarily on Black Americans. At last, Congress has finally declared lynching a federal crime, and the bill is heading for @POTUS 's desk." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "Tonight--the Senate acted to make lynching a federal crime. After 100+ years & 200+ failed attempts to outlaw lynching, the Senate took long-overdue action by passing the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act. This is an important step, but that it's taken so long is a stain on America." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "57 years ago today, more than 600 people were met with violence as they marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma for the right to vote. Today, the march for voting rights is not over. @SenateDems will not stop working to protect voting rights for every single American." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Examining the History and Importance of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'" Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 1, 2022 Schumer, Gillibrand announce the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act passes the Senate; when signed into law, proceeds will benefit the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn, NY to preserve Tubman's legacy and fund education initiatives of the historic site Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 1, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Discrimination and the Civil Rights of the Muslim, Arab, and South Asian American Communities" Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 1, 2022 Meng Joins Family of Queens Resident Guiying Ma for the Announcement of Her Death Rep.Grace Meng
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "Rev. Dr. W Franklyn Richardson leads Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, NY. A preacher for 4 decades. A civil rights leader. He was the youngest person ever elected General Secretary of the National Baptist Convention. He chairs the @NationalAction Board. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2022 Reps. Clarks and Cohen Introduce Legislation to Prohibit Discrimination Against People With Disabilities Who Need Long Term Services and Supports Rep.Yvette Clarke
Feb. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Peter Pryor was the 1st Black graduate of @AlbanyLaw He became a civil rights attorney, served as President & General Counsel of Albany NAACP, founded the Urban League of Albany We mourn his passing this January and pray for his family Rest in power, Peter #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 22, 2022 Tweet - "Stephen Myers was a leader of Albany's Underground Railroad, chair of his local Vigilance Committee & publisher of multiple abolitionist newspapers Born into slavery--he dedicated his life to abolition & improving living conditions for Albany's Black community #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 18, 2022 Clarke, DeLauro, Clyburn, Meeks, Torres Introduce Legislation to Honor Constance Baker Motley Rep.Ritchie Torres, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on "The Rise in Violence Against Minority Institutions" Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 14, 2022 Gillibrand Successfully Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Call To Protect Civil Rights For People With Disabilities Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic; HHS Issues New Guidance To Health Care Providers To Enhance Protections For Those With Disabilities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 8, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Pressley, Clyburn, Jones Lead Congressional Black Caucus Members in Urging DOJ to Aggressively Increase Efforts to Protect Voting Rights Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Feb. 8, 2022 Malliotakis, Davis, Garbarino Introduce Bill to Bar Racial & Ethnic Discrimination in COVID-19 Treatment Access Rep.Nicole Malliotakis, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Catherine Lhamon, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights - Rep Lieu Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Education Department to Address Antisemitism on College Campuses Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Feb. 1, 2022 Congresswoman Clarke Statement on Marcus Garvey Exoneration Petition Drive Rep.Yvette Clarke
Jan. 27, 2022 Rep. Wild Leads Call for Action Against Philippines Human Rights Violations Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Jan. 27, 2022 Majority Leader Schumer Statement On Co-Sponsoring S.J. Res. 1 And The Senate's Continued Push To Ratify The ERA As The 28th Amendment To The Constitution Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chairwoman of House Committee on Appropriations, Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of House Committee on Appropriation, Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations, and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations - Senator Gillibrand, Mayor Evans, And Members Of Rochester's New York State Delegation Call For Major Increase In Funding To Address Maternal Mortality Crisis Among Black Women And Eliminate Racial Bias In Maternal Care Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 20, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Voter Suppression and Continuing Threats to Democracy" Rep.Jerry Nadler
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