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Kirsten Gillibrand
1 hour ago: Thursday Jul 16 - 12:05pm
Postal banking is a win-win proposal that deserves its place in the Democratic Party’s vision for the future. I've partnered with @DataProgress to make the case: https://t.co/gpcb6od1wG
Kirsten Gillibrand
4 hours ago: Thursday Jul 16 - 9:41am
As our country suffers from the economic impacts of this pandemic, we have an opportunity to utilize American ingenuity and bring back jobs back to our communities. We need to restructure the system so more homegrown companies are rewarded for doing so. https://t.co/G7icOpiUU8
Kirsten Gillibrand
17 hours ago: Wednesday Jul 15 - 8:50pm
By gutting the National Environmental Policy Act, Trump has sold out our communities to corporate polluters and silenced public input on major infrastructure projects. Our government needs to work for everyone, not just special interests. https://t.co/6VKtXhd0kK
Kirsten Gillibrand
18 hours ago: Wednesday Jul 15 - 7:02pm
RT @SPECNewsCNY: Sen. Gillibrand wants $15 billion of government funding to strengthen workforce training infrastructure: "We need to re-work the system so that companies are rewarded for bringing jobs back to America." https://t.co/MT3EjcT1HE
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 day ago: Wednesday Jul 15 - 12:20pm
Voters recognize that postal banking does what the Postal Service does best: it delivers. I look forward to working with @JoeBiden to highlight this proposal and ensure access to basic banking for all Americans. https://t.co/gpcb6ouCoe
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 day ago: Wednesday Jul 15 - 9:15am
Reminder: Wear a mask.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 day ago: Tuesday Jul 14 - 7:19pm
The military can no longer ignore the scourge of sexual assault and harassment within their ranks. In Vanessa's memory—and on behalf of all who have spoken out—we must pursue meaningful reform. https://t.co/3eK6a07PMD
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 day ago: Tuesday Jul 14 - 3:00pm
Let's put a bank in every post office. It would change millions of families’ lives by providing access to basic banking—and it would shore up the Postal Service, a critical institution in critical condition. I join @DataProgress to make the case: https://t.co/gpcb6od1wG
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 days ago: Tuesday Jul 14 - 9:25am
No one should have to choose between their health and their right to vote.
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 days ago: Monday Jul 13 - 4:01pm
Our country deserves leaders who won't openly attack public health experts.
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 days ago: Monday Jul 13 - 2:00pm
Betsy DeVos wants to fully reopen schools without any concrete plan to do so safely, despite the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country. This is inept leadership at best, malfeasance at worst. https://t.co/mvmcyid9Ec
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 days ago: Monday Jul 13 - 12:59pm
Even though the president himself votes by mail, he doesn't want you to have the same option. This shouldn’t be a partisan issue but Republicans have made it one. With everything on the line this election, we must fight to strengthen vote-by-mail.
Kirsten Gillibrand
5 days ago: Saturday Jul 11 - 9:15am
Look out for others. It’s the right thing to do. Wear a mask.
Kirsten Gillibrand
5 days ago: Friday Jul 10 - 5:50pm
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's words are as true today as they were in 1993. Generations of advocates have spoken up, pushed back, and fought hard to protect abortion rights. As these rights hang by a thread today, we won't stop fighting. We'll continue to carry the mantle. https://t.co/vIocVw5EKz
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Kirsten Gillibrand
5 days ago: Friday Jul 10 - 3:08pm
RT @nowthisnews: There were 20,500 reports of ‘unwanted sexual conduct’ by U.S. Army members in 2018 https://t.co/fDAfr2InjR
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Kirsten Gillibrand
6 days ago: Friday Jul 10 - 12:30pm
Your boss shouldn't be able to determine your access to birth control. It's infuriating that, in 2020, this is the case.
Kirsten Gillibrand
6 days ago: Friday Jul 10 - 10:22am
Last year, the Department of Defense announced a record number of sexual assaults in the military, and the lowest conviction rates for assailants on record. There are no more excuses. The system is not delivering justice. We need the Military Justice Improvement Act. #PassMJIA
Kirsten Gillibrand
6 days ago: Thursday Jul 9 - 5:18pm
In her dissent of yesterday's Supreme Court decision, Ruth Bader Ginsburg noted that as many as 126,000 women may have lost access to free contraception, with disproportionate impacts on Black and Latinx women. Birth control is health care. We'll keep fighting for access.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Thursday Jul 9 - 9:44am
Millions of Americans are relying on federal unemployment benefits to make ends meet. Congress has an obligation to extend this aid and I plan to do everything I can to ensure that it gets done. https://t.co/OlHJaVfdYL
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Wednesday Jul 8 - 2:54pm
Excited to see @JoeBiden sit down for an important conversation with health care advocate @AdyBarkan. They share the empathy we need to tackle the big problems we face—which we need now more than ever. https://t.co/zlmAafZv73
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Wednesday Jul 8 - 12:26pm
The Supreme Court’s ruling says that your boss can decide your access to birth control. To be clear, these attacks aren’t about religious freedom. They're part of a calculated attempt to take away reproductive rights. I won't be discouraged in our fight. Our work isn’t over. https://t.co/gbvQ0LYMrr
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Wednesday Jul 8 - 8:45am
The service members who have bravely come forward with their own stories of sexual assault, harassment, and retaliation since Vanessa Guillen's murder deserve justice. I will not stop fighting for accountability and reform. #JusticeforVanessaGuillen https://t.co/6qb4ngWnLx
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Tuesday Jul 7 - 6:27pm
Wear a mask! It’s the right thing to do.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Tuesday Jul 7 - 12:22pm
State and local government spending accounts for more than one-fifth of America’s GDP. Our national economic recovery will rely on their survival. Congress must act quickly to give them direct federal relief.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Tuesday Jul 7 - 9:15am
Since 2013, I’ve fought to pass the Military Justice Improvement Act, which would professionalize the military justice system to better address sexual assault cases. For the past five years, it’s been denied a vote in the Senate. We must keep speaking out for change.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Monday Jul 6 - 6:02pm
We’re seeing a resurgence in COVID19 spread across the country as people stop practicing social distancing and stop wearing masks. Each of us has a duty to protect others. Take precaution and wear a mask. https://t.co/OGKJF4qdy2
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Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Monday Jul 6 - 5:42pm
.@GinaOrtizJones would make an outstanding member of Congress for #TX23. @getots and I are proud to endorse her and look forward to seeing her flip this seat in November! https://t.co/86fvkCNkCU
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Monday Jul 6 - 12:15pm
A recent report by Moody’s Analytics warns that doing nothing to address state budget shortfalls could cost 4 million jobs across the country. State and local governments need economic relief right away—and the Senate must act quickly.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Monday Jul 6 - 9:01am
Good morning. Remember to wear a mask.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Sunday Jul 5 - 10:44am
Our national economic recovery relies on the survival of state and local governments. The Senate must act quickly to give them direct federal relief. https://t.co/DdNIQuSHhr
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Saturday Jul 4 - 9:01am
Wishing you and your family a safe, restful and happy 4th of July! https://t.co/L5iRAuhHTS
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Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Friday Jul 3 - 7:31pm
It’s important that all of us share in our duty to protect others. Wear a mask.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Friday Jul 3 - 6:09pm
I met with a BLM group in Syracuse to discuss policies we're fighting for to help the Black community—from systemic racism in health care & student loan debt to criminal justice & police reform. Appreciate the work they're doing to fight for justice and improve their community. https://t.co/j4Q4xKDhD6
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Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Friday Jul 3 - 2:39pm
RT @TheBuffaloNews: Gillibrand calls for federal aid to local governments https://t.co/gMnmW71B9r
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Friday Jul 3 - 2:06pm
The COVID-19 crisis has left state and local governments facing rising costs and plummeting revenues. If the Senate doesn’t act soon to help, things stand to get very bad, very soon. It’s time to get back to work and give them direct federal relief.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Thursday Jul 2 - 6:32pm
These reforms are necessary and I'll keep fighting for them as long as I have to. But we shouldn't have to go another year waiting for this. Our troops have made great sacrifices for our country—it's our obligation to stand by them. (4/4)
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Thursday Jul 2 - 6:32pm
In fact, just a few hours ago, I tried to get this passed on the Senate floor as an amendment to our defense bill. It was, once again, denied a vote. How much longer do our service members have to wait for change? How many more tragic cases must we hear about? (3/4)
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Thursday Jul 2 - 6:32pm
We need systemic reform to address sexual assault in the military. Every year, I've fought to pass the Military Justice Improvement Act that would fix this issue and give service members an unbiased, impartial justice system. Every year, it's denied a vote in the Senate. (2/4)
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Thursday Jul 2 - 6:32pm
Vanessa Guillén's disappearance is a tragedy and an outrage. My heart is with her family. They deserve a full, thorough investigation. Sadly, her story has raised further questions about the military's ability to address sexual assault and harassment within their ranks. (1/4)
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Thursday Jul 2 - 5:31pm
For Trump to not read his briefings—and to not thoroughly understand risks to our national security—is a dereliction of his duty as commander-in-chief. https://t.co/UupJp19t7R
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 1 - 9:33pm
RT @allinwithchris: Sen. Gillibrand on intelligence briefing: “I certainly didn’t learn anything that was useful. The briefing that we had was classified, but it was entirely inadequate. We didn’t even get the information that you would normally see in the New York Times.” https://t.co/5jY5zAroZO
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 1 - 8:58pm
We cannot put any faith in a president who places his own judgment over those of his intelligence agencies.
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 1 - 7:10pm
Trump is unwilling to stand up to Vladimir Putin. He's failing to stand up to threats to our national security. And he's failing to protect and honor our troops—one of his core responsibilities as Commander-in-Chief. We need accountability.
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 1 - 6:38pm
President Trump called Russia's bounty scheme a hoax, trying to discredit clear assessments from intelligence agencies. It's deeply concerning. And it's harming our troops and our national security. https://t.co/i8KaAflHmJ
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Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 1 - 3:46pm
I'm fighting to extend non-discrimination protections to transgender service members in this year's defense bill. These are people who are willing to fight for our country. Our country must be willing to fight for them. https://t.co/rVllHrCbJv
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Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 1 - 3:03pm
RT @MSNBC: Sen. Gillibrand: "The one thing that's bipartisan in this country is we all value and honor and protect our troops, and President Trump is not. And he's failing in his responsibility as Commander in Chief." https://t.co/UquD0i5tX2
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 1 - 2:07pm
For President Trump to threaten to veto our defense bill over Confederate monuments further demonstrates a failure of leadership and a fundamental disconnect with the American people. https://t.co/IqhUJJ6DFx
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Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 1 - 8:46am
The reports of a genocidal campaign against Uyghur and other ethnic minority women in western China are horrifying. I'm demanding that Secretary Pompeo and the Trump administration take immediate action to hold the Chinese government accountable. https://t.co/yMzw7z2bGV
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Tuesday Jun 30 - 8:10pm
Russia offered to pay Afghan militants to kill U.S. troops. The Trump administration had the information and did nothing. For Trump to say that he didn't know is a stunning admission of failed leadership. The president has a duty to protect Americans in uniform. https://t.co/gKh90tLvUr
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Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Tuesday Jun 30 - 6:55pm
Anyone who meets the military's standard should be able to serve. I'm proud to work on this amendment to extend non-discrimination protections to the transgender service members who make extraordinary sacrifices for our freedom. https://t.co/CcaQ4VS4Tq
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Tuesday Jun 30 - 12:48pm
Food banks across the country have seen demand skyrocket during this pandemic. We need to support their fight to help our families keep food on table. https://t.co/ZgPleCXTLn
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Monday Jun 29 - 6:05pm
While today's Supreme Court ruling was a victory for abortion rights, it does not mark the end of our fight. We have to flip the Senate and elect more fighters for reproductive rights. Let's go: https://t.co/yVxrSLVvOZ https://t.co/FPV4yleKA9
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Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Monday Jun 29 - 12:59pm
In light of recent reporting that Russia offered to pay Afghan militants to kill U.S. troops—and that Trump was aware of it—I'm demanding congressional hearings. Congress must investigate publicly, establish accountability, and determine the consequences.
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Monday Jun 29 - 12:00pm
Remember: This Supreme Court case was the culmination of a long, meticulous plan by the GOP to restrict a woman’s right to choose. We will *not* stand for these attacks any longer. Let’s flip the Senate and elect more fighters for reproductive rights. https://t.co/gSMlM6uivN
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Monday Jun 29 - 10:41am
In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court rejected the latest attempt to effectively eliminate access to abortion. I’m relieved but we cannot become complacent. The GOP and anti-abortion extremists will keep trying to roll back our rights—and we'll need to keep fighting back like hell. https://t.co/UsjmlsHbpK
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Sunday Jun 28 - 6:15pm
Trump sat on this information for months. Not only did he do nothing about it, he's continued to side with Russia on the world stage. At best, his actions are a stunning failure of leadership and a severe threat to our national security. https://t.co/22GwXzsTA4
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Sunday Jun 28 - 10:20am
Today, we commemorate the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in New York City and pay tribute to the LGBTQ movement—led by trans women of color—that fought tooth and nail for equality. #PrideMonth https://t.co/KpIj4San3W
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Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Saturday Jun 27 - 8:56pm
No human being should live in fear simply because of who they are or who they love. Together, we push forward in the ongoing struggle for justice and equality. #PrideMonth https://t.co/ONBYt4immK
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Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Saturday Jun 27 - 12:14pm
RT @DougJones: No matter what I do in my life, I will always be most proud of achieving justice for those 4 young girls. Blanton never atoned for his sins but his passing at this moment seems fitting. The journey to racial justice is long but I believe America is ready to finish it - together https://t.co/4Kdi1Wf10x
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Saturday Jun 27 - 9:46am
During this critical time, we must rebuild a strong economy by returning outsourced jobs and preventing them in the future. I've introduced legislation that would do both. https://t.co/1eG6mq2VwO
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Friday Jun 26 - 9:40pm
RT @CarlHeastie: Today, I along with @SenGillibrand stopped by @house_agatha to assist on their mission to fight hunger and feed the community at large. Agatha House Foundation opened its doors in January, of 2014 and hasn’t looked back. Thank you for your dedication to our community. #Community https://t.co/fI6mbS1kDL
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Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Friday Jun 26 - 3:56pm
Congratulations to @AlexisMcGill and to the entire team at Planned Parenthood! I'm so thrilled to continue this partnership in our fight to make reproductive health care more accessible to every American, no matter what. https://t.co/y0My78D7Es
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Friday Jun 26 - 1:44pm
Five years ago today, the Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges made marriage equality the law of the land. As we celebrate, we recommit to our fight for LGBTQ rights, standing on the shoulders of the advocates who got us this far. Let’s keep going.
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Friday Jun 26 - 12:08pm
Trump is trying to rip health care away from millions of Americans during a devastating global pandemic. https://t.co/CEIM1qcZUe
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Thursday Jun 25 - 5:33pm
Today marks seven years since @wendydavis's historic 13-hour filibuster for women’s reproductive rights on the floor of the Texas State Senate. Now, Wendy’s running for Congress to fight for all Texans. Let's help her get there! https://t.co/t36M2K8FG8 https://t.co/FdWJuz4UA9
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Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Thursday Jun 25 - 1:00pm
DC should be a state. Pass it on. https://t.co/B897Ek7tP3
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Thursday Jun 25 - 12:11pm
As the Senate considers the defense bill, I’ve introduced an amendment to give workplace protections to the transgender service members who are willing to risk their lives for us. Anyone who meets the military’s standard should be able to serve. https://t.co/F1m40tIxjz
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Wednesday Jun 24 - 7:14pm
Congratulations @VoteJackie4NY on your primary win! @getots and I look forward to supporting you to victory in November. https://t.co/KDPD14WCtM
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Wednesday Jun 24 - 6:21pm
I do. https://t.co/ZipbHUf6y5
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Tuesday Jun 23 - 12:43pm
.@KamalaHarris and @CoryBooker explain why the Senate must rise to the moment and pass the Justice in Policing Act. We need comprehensive reforms to our policing system, not the kind of substance-free half measures that Republicans have proposed. https://t.co/QkpWZTiu6L
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Tuesday Jun 23 - 8:50am
New Yorkers: TODAY is Election Day—will you make your voice heard? You can vote in-person, deliver your ballot to your polling place, or, if voting by mail, make sure that your ballot is postmarked today. For more info and to find your polling place: https://t.co/nWGQ7ChU6B
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Monday Jun 22 - 7:08pm
Wishing a very happy birthday to @ewarren! Hope to give you a big hug and sing to you in person next year. Have a wonderful day, Liz! You deserve it. https://t.co/LJdWvjzNlV
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Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Monday Jun 22 - 6:08pm
So glad to have @SherrodBrown on board! Let's flip OH-10 and elect @TimsDesiree. Every donation will get us closer to our $25k goal—chip in now: https://t.co/SaFY2mTF48 https://t.co/mIUfeqaEs6
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Monday Jun 22 - 3:00pm
Thanks to all who've supported our campaign for @TimsDesiree so far! We're getting closer to our goal—will you help @KamalaHarris, @CoryBooker and I get to $25k? Chip in right now: https://t.co/yRVzxikT6h
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Monday Jun 22 - 12:43pm
I'll say it again: Trump is against universal vote-by-mail because he thinks that he’ll win re-election if fewer people turn out to vote. It’s past time to expand voting access for all. We have to keep fighting for it.
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Monday Jun 22 - 11:02am
.@TimsDesiree worked on my team for years, showing the tenacity and know-how that will make her a great member of Congress. I’m proud she’s running in OH-10. Today, @CoryBooker, @KamalaHarris and I are teaming up to raise $25k for her! Will you help?https://t.co/9DhqVbv523
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Sunday Jun 21 - 3:12pm
Happy Father’s Day to Jonathan and to all of the amazing dads! We celebrated with some homemade brunch. https://t.co/GxptUnJMlm
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Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Saturday Jun 20 - 1:08pm
If you aren’t yet, tune in to the #PoorPeoplesCampaign Digital Mass Assembly and Moral March on Washington. Hear the voices of the 140 million poor and low income people across this country, live now: https://t.co/wmF0jMpPra
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Saturday Jun 20 - 10:44am
Refugees leave their homes not because they want to, but because they have to. Our nation's willingness to accept those fleeing violence and harm has only made us stronger. Today, we recommit to the fight to protect and support them. #WorldRefugeeDay
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Friday Jun 19 - 1:05pm
Learn more of the history behind #Juneteenth and why we celebrate today: https://t.co/dMl8e7EQZ8
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Friday Jun 19 - 9:45am
On Juneteenth, we celebrate emancipation and remember all those who fought for freedom. To honor that fight, we must reckon with our country’s past and keep doing the work to make sure all Black Americans truly feel free. https://t.co/R1R4P6m7DO
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Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Thursday Jun 18 - 6:52pm
I'm so glad that @getots is supporting a slate of impressive—dare I say, *badass*—women who've already served our country and who know what it means to put country over politics. Split a contribution to their campaigns today! https://t.co/v9mWzuhjsW
Kirsten Gillibrand
4 weeks ago: Thursday Jun 18 - 11:28am
This SCOTUS decision is a victory for DACA recipients and their families! But let's be clear: We have much more work left to do to keep our promise to the Dreamers who've only ever called this country home. Let's fight to give them a path to citizenship and pass the DREAM Act. https://t.co/xUGNIW3ITG
Kirsten Gillibrand
4 weeks ago: Thursday Jun 18 - 9:51am
Yes, fighting to pass paid family leave *is* smart politics! An overwhelming majority of American voters support the idea. We can give every family and caregiver the support they need, we just have to keep pushing. https://t.co/Uqyb82RGzc
Kirsten Gillibrand
4 weeks ago: Wednesday Jun 17 - 5:33pm
Even with Monday’s landmark SCOTUS ruling, our military can still openly discriminate against transgender people because of Trump’s hateful ban. I'm introducing an amendment to ensure these protections extend to trans service members. The facts, law, and evidence are on our side. https://t.co/pPZfNlTFqa
Kirsten Gillibrand
4 weeks ago: Wednesday Jun 17 - 3:26pm
I will introduce an amendment to this year’s defense bill to make clear that this week’s Supreme Court decision to protect LGBTQ employees applies to our military. We have to put a clear end to Trump’s hateful ban on transgender service.
Kirsten Gillibrand
4 weeks ago: Wednesday Jun 17 - 1:50pm
There’s no recovering from this recession if parents can’t get back to work. And parents can't go back to work without child care. We must help our families and those who support them. I'm pushing the Child Care Is Essential Act to help fund and bolster the child care industry.
Kirsten Gillibrand
4 weeks ago: Wednesday Jun 17 - 12:16pm
Five years ago today, nine people were murdered in a racist attack at Emanuel AME Church in SC. We need to reject white supremacy, wherever we see it, and end gun violence—starting with closing the Charleston loophole. Let's honor their memory with action. #Emanuel9 https://t.co/RB9SfUy95v
Kirsten Gillibrand
4 weeks ago: Wednesday Jun 17 - 10:03am
RT @WXXINews: U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on Tuesday called on Congress to include a proposal for a $50 billion fund in the next coronavirus relief package in an effort to combat an “unprecedented day care crisis.” https://t.co/it9cmYInC0
Kirsten Gillibrand
4 weeks ago: Tuesday Jun 16 - 7:10pm
This pandemic has exacerbated the child care crisis. Ensuring child care providers can operate safely is essential to recovery—because parents can't go back to work without them. That's why I'm pushing the Child Care Is Essential Act to fund and bolster our child care industry.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 month ago: Tuesday Jun 16 - 9:15am
With our country in a moment of moral reckoning, perhaps you’ve been having tough conversations with friends and family about everything that’s been happening. I have, too. I recently discussed how I approach talking to loved ones about white privilege: https://t.co/BAE6bItVU0
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Kirsten Gillibrand
1 month ago: Monday Jun 15 - 6:29pm
I'm devastated for Tyana Johnson's family and loved ones. Gun violence claims so many lives and plagues communities across the country. We must pass laws to end it. https://t.co/GHccdHQt0q
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 month ago: Monday Jun 15 - 3:52pm
Our next step: Pass the Equality Act.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 month ago: Monday Jun 15 - 11:26am
Fantastic news! Employers cannot fire or discriminate against an LGBTQ American because of who they are or who they love—a major victory in the ongoing fight for equality. https://t.co/STZkJUXwgI
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 month ago: Saturday Jun 13 - 12:25pm
During Pride Month, on the anniversary of the Pulse massacre, in the middle of a pandemic. This is horrific and devoid of morality. https://t.co/0bP23mn1IE
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 month ago: Friday Jun 12 - 7:04pm
Happy #LovingDay! 💕 Today we celebrate Richard and Mildred Loving—whose courage helped strike down unconstitutional bans on interracial marriage—and continue their fight for justice. https://t.co/ksDzqx9iPj
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 month ago: Friday Jun 12 - 2:30pm
Wouldn't it be smart if our government still had a central body to address pandemic response? @EdMarkey and I are urging Trump to re-establish this critical office: https://t.co/JstQX5fOjM
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 month ago: Friday Jun 12 - 11:49am
4 years ago, a shooter armed with hate and semi-automatic weapons murdered 49 people—mostly LGBTQ people of color—at @pulseorlando. Today we honor the victims, but it's not enough. We must end gun violence, and refuse to accept homophobia, transphobia, and racism in all forms.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 month ago: Thursday Jun 11 - 1:54pm
Implementing postal banking would push us toward the more equitable economy that our country deserves—and @MehrsaBaradaran has led the charge on bringing this innovative policy solution to the forefront of the conversation. Listen to what she has to say: https://t.co/znr99io33a
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 month ago: Thursday Jun 11 - 12:38pm
We must not continue to glorify the names of Confederate generals on military bases or anywhere else. They serve as a reminder of slavery's vile legacy, paying homage to bigotry, hate, and racism. It's time to rename them. https://t.co/g1BYLQ1qVk
1 hour ago: Thursday Jul 16 - 12:05pm
Postal banking is a win-win proposal that deserves its place in the Democratic Party’s vision for the future. I've partnered with @DataProgress to make the case: https://t.co/gpcb6od1wG
Kirsten Gillibrand
4 hours ago: Thursday Jul 16 - 9:41am
As our country suffers from the economic impacts of this pandemic, we have an opportunity to utilize American ingenuity and bring back jobs back to our communities. We need to restructure the system so more homegrown companies are rewarded for doing so. https://t.co/G7icOpiUU8
Kirsten Gillibrand
17 hours ago: Wednesday Jul 15 - 8:50pm
By gutting the National Environmental Policy Act, Trump has sold out our communities to corporate polluters and silenced public input on major infrastructure projects. Our government needs to work for everyone, not just special interests. https://t.co/6VKtXhd0kK
Kirsten Gillibrand
18 hours ago: Wednesday Jul 15 - 7:02pm
RT @SPECNewsCNY: Sen. Gillibrand wants $15 billion of government funding to strengthen workforce training infrastructure: "We need to re-work the system so that companies are rewarded for bringing jobs back to America." https://t.co/MT3EjcT1HE
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 day ago: Wednesday Jul 15 - 12:20pm
Voters recognize that postal banking does what the Postal Service does best: it delivers. I look forward to working with @JoeBiden to highlight this proposal and ensure access to basic banking for all Americans. https://t.co/gpcb6ouCoe
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 day ago: Wednesday Jul 15 - 9:15am
Reminder: Wear a mask.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 day ago: Tuesday Jul 14 - 7:19pm
The military can no longer ignore the scourge of sexual assault and harassment within their ranks. In Vanessa's memory—and on behalf of all who have spoken out—we must pursue meaningful reform. https://t.co/3eK6a07PMD
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 day ago: Tuesday Jul 14 - 3:00pm
Let's put a bank in every post office. It would change millions of families’ lives by providing access to basic banking—and it would shore up the Postal Service, a critical institution in critical condition. I join @DataProgress to make the case: https://t.co/gpcb6od1wG
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 days ago: Tuesday Jul 14 - 9:25am
No one should have to choose between their health and their right to vote.
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 days ago: Monday Jul 13 - 4:01pm
Our country deserves leaders who won't openly attack public health experts.
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 days ago: Monday Jul 13 - 2:00pm
Betsy DeVos wants to fully reopen schools without any concrete plan to do so safely, despite the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country. This is inept leadership at best, malfeasance at worst. https://t.co/mvmcyid9Ec
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 days ago: Monday Jul 13 - 12:59pm
Even though the president himself votes by mail, he doesn't want you to have the same option. This shouldn’t be a partisan issue but Republicans have made it one. With everything on the line this election, we must fight to strengthen vote-by-mail.
Kirsten Gillibrand
5 days ago: Saturday Jul 11 - 9:15am
Look out for others. It’s the right thing to do. Wear a mask.
Kirsten Gillibrand
5 days ago: Friday Jul 10 - 5:50pm
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's words are as true today as they were in 1993. Generations of advocates have spoken up, pushed back, and fought hard to protect abortion rights. As these rights hang by a thread today, we won't stop fighting. We'll continue to carry the mantle. https://t.co/vIocVw5EKz
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Kirsten Gillibrand
5 days ago: Friday Jul 10 - 3:08pm
RT @nowthisnews: There were 20,500 reports of ‘unwanted sexual conduct’ by U.S. Army members in 2018 https://t.co/fDAfr2InjR
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Kirsten Gillibrand
6 days ago: Friday Jul 10 - 12:30pm
Your boss shouldn't be able to determine your access to birth control. It's infuriating that, in 2020, this is the case.
Kirsten Gillibrand
6 days ago: Friday Jul 10 - 10:22am
Last year, the Department of Defense announced a record number of sexual assaults in the military, and the lowest conviction rates for assailants on record. There are no more excuses. The system is not delivering justice. We need the Military Justice Improvement Act. #PassMJIA
Kirsten Gillibrand
6 days ago: Thursday Jul 9 - 5:18pm
In her dissent of yesterday's Supreme Court decision, Ruth Bader Ginsburg noted that as many as 126,000 women may have lost access to free contraception, with disproportionate impacts on Black and Latinx women. Birth control is health care. We'll keep fighting for access.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Thursday Jul 9 - 9:44am
Millions of Americans are relying on federal unemployment benefits to make ends meet. Congress has an obligation to extend this aid and I plan to do everything I can to ensure that it gets done. https://t.co/OlHJaVfdYL
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Wednesday Jul 8 - 2:54pm
Excited to see @JoeBiden sit down for an important conversation with health care advocate @AdyBarkan. They share the empathy we need to tackle the big problems we face—which we need now more than ever. https://t.co/zlmAafZv73
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Wednesday Jul 8 - 12:26pm
The Supreme Court’s ruling says that your boss can decide your access to birth control. To be clear, these attacks aren’t about religious freedom. They're part of a calculated attempt to take away reproductive rights. I won't be discouraged in our fight. Our work isn’t over. https://t.co/gbvQ0LYMrr
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Wednesday Jul 8 - 8:45am
The service members who have bravely come forward with their own stories of sexual assault, harassment, and retaliation since Vanessa Guillen's murder deserve justice. I will not stop fighting for accountability and reform. #JusticeforVanessaGuillen https://t.co/6qb4ngWnLx
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Tuesday Jul 7 - 6:27pm
Wear a mask! It’s the right thing to do.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Tuesday Jul 7 - 12:22pm
State and local government spending accounts for more than one-fifth of America’s GDP. Our national economic recovery will rely on their survival. Congress must act quickly to give them direct federal relief.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Tuesday Jul 7 - 9:15am
Since 2013, I’ve fought to pass the Military Justice Improvement Act, which would professionalize the military justice system to better address sexual assault cases. For the past five years, it’s been denied a vote in the Senate. We must keep speaking out for change.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Monday Jul 6 - 6:02pm
We’re seeing a resurgence in COVID19 spread across the country as people stop practicing social distancing and stop wearing masks. Each of us has a duty to protect others. Take precaution and wear a mask. https://t.co/OGKJF4qdy2
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Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Monday Jul 6 - 5:42pm
.@GinaOrtizJones would make an outstanding member of Congress for #TX23. @getots and I are proud to endorse her and look forward to seeing her flip this seat in November! https://t.co/86fvkCNkCU
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Monday Jul 6 - 12:15pm
A recent report by Moody’s Analytics warns that doing nothing to address state budget shortfalls could cost 4 million jobs across the country. State and local governments need economic relief right away—and the Senate must act quickly.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Monday Jul 6 - 9:01am
Good morning. Remember to wear a mask.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Sunday Jul 5 - 10:44am
Our national economic recovery relies on the survival of state and local governments. The Senate must act quickly to give them direct federal relief. https://t.co/DdNIQuSHhr
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Saturday Jul 4 - 9:01am
Wishing you and your family a safe, restful and happy 4th of July! https://t.co/L5iRAuhHTS
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Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Friday Jul 3 - 7:31pm
It’s important that all of us share in our duty to protect others. Wear a mask.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Friday Jul 3 - 6:09pm
I met with a BLM group in Syracuse to discuss policies we're fighting for to help the Black community—from systemic racism in health care & student loan debt to criminal justice & police reform. Appreciate the work they're doing to fight for justice and improve their community. https://t.co/j4Q4xKDhD6
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Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Friday Jul 3 - 2:39pm
RT @TheBuffaloNews: Gillibrand calls for federal aid to local governments https://t.co/gMnmW71B9r
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Friday Jul 3 - 2:06pm
The COVID-19 crisis has left state and local governments facing rising costs and plummeting revenues. If the Senate doesn’t act soon to help, things stand to get very bad, very soon. It’s time to get back to work and give them direct federal relief.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Thursday Jul 2 - 6:32pm
These reforms are necessary and I'll keep fighting for them as long as I have to. But we shouldn't have to go another year waiting for this. Our troops have made great sacrifices for our country—it's our obligation to stand by them. (4/4)
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Thursday Jul 2 - 6:32pm
In fact, just a few hours ago, I tried to get this passed on the Senate floor as an amendment to our defense bill. It was, once again, denied a vote. How much longer do our service members have to wait for change? How many more tragic cases must we hear about? (3/4)
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Thursday Jul 2 - 6:32pm
We need systemic reform to address sexual assault in the military. Every year, I've fought to pass the Military Justice Improvement Act that would fix this issue and give service members an unbiased, impartial justice system. Every year, it's denied a vote in the Senate. (2/4)
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Thursday Jul 2 - 6:32pm
Vanessa Guillén's disappearance is a tragedy and an outrage. My heart is with her family. They deserve a full, thorough investigation. Sadly, her story has raised further questions about the military's ability to address sexual assault and harassment within their ranks. (1/4)
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 week ago: Thursday Jul 2 - 5:31pm
For Trump to not read his briefings—and to not thoroughly understand risks to our national security—is a dereliction of his duty as commander-in-chief. https://t.co/UupJp19t7R
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 1 - 9:33pm
RT @allinwithchris: Sen. Gillibrand on intelligence briefing: “I certainly didn’t learn anything that was useful. The briefing that we had was classified, but it was entirely inadequate. We didn’t even get the information that you would normally see in the New York Times.” https://t.co/5jY5zAroZO
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 1 - 8:58pm
We cannot put any faith in a president who places his own judgment over those of his intelligence agencies.
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 1 - 7:10pm
Trump is unwilling to stand up to Vladimir Putin. He's failing to stand up to threats to our national security. And he's failing to protect and honor our troops—one of his core responsibilities as Commander-in-Chief. We need accountability.
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 1 - 6:38pm
President Trump called Russia's bounty scheme a hoax, trying to discredit clear assessments from intelligence agencies. It's deeply concerning. And it's harming our troops and our national security. https://t.co/i8KaAflHmJ
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Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 1 - 3:46pm
I'm fighting to extend non-discrimination protections to transgender service members in this year's defense bill. These are people who are willing to fight for our country. Our country must be willing to fight for them. https://t.co/rVllHrCbJv
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Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 1 - 3:03pm
RT @MSNBC: Sen. Gillibrand: "The one thing that's bipartisan in this country is we all value and honor and protect our troops, and President Trump is not. And he's failing in his responsibility as Commander in Chief." https://t.co/UquD0i5tX2
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 1 - 2:07pm
For President Trump to threaten to veto our defense bill over Confederate monuments further demonstrates a failure of leadership and a fundamental disconnect with the American people. https://t.co/IqhUJJ6DFx
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Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Wednesday Jul 1 - 8:46am
The reports of a genocidal campaign against Uyghur and other ethnic minority women in western China are horrifying. I'm demanding that Secretary Pompeo and the Trump administration take immediate action to hold the Chinese government accountable. https://t.co/yMzw7z2bGV
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Tuesday Jun 30 - 8:10pm
Russia offered to pay Afghan militants to kill U.S. troops. The Trump administration had the information and did nothing. For Trump to say that he didn't know is a stunning admission of failed leadership. The president has a duty to protect Americans in uniform. https://t.co/gKh90tLvUr
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Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Tuesday Jun 30 - 6:55pm
Anyone who meets the military's standard should be able to serve. I'm proud to work on this amendment to extend non-discrimination protections to the transgender service members who make extraordinary sacrifices for our freedom. https://t.co/CcaQ4VS4Tq
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Tuesday Jun 30 - 12:48pm
Food banks across the country have seen demand skyrocket during this pandemic. We need to support their fight to help our families keep food on table. https://t.co/ZgPleCXTLn
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Monday Jun 29 - 6:05pm
While today's Supreme Court ruling was a victory for abortion rights, it does not mark the end of our fight. We have to flip the Senate and elect more fighters for reproductive rights. Let's go: https://t.co/yVxrSLVvOZ https://t.co/FPV4yleKA9
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Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Monday Jun 29 - 12:59pm
In light of recent reporting that Russia offered to pay Afghan militants to kill U.S. troops—and that Trump was aware of it—I'm demanding congressional hearings. Congress must investigate publicly, establish accountability, and determine the consequences.
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Monday Jun 29 - 12:00pm
Remember: This Supreme Court case was the culmination of a long, meticulous plan by the GOP to restrict a woman’s right to choose. We will *not* stand for these attacks any longer. Let’s flip the Senate and elect more fighters for reproductive rights. https://t.co/gSMlM6uivN
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Monday Jun 29 - 10:41am
In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court rejected the latest attempt to effectively eliminate access to abortion. I’m relieved but we cannot become complacent. The GOP and anti-abortion extremists will keep trying to roll back our rights—and we'll need to keep fighting back like hell. https://t.co/UsjmlsHbpK
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Sunday Jun 28 - 6:15pm
Trump sat on this information for months. Not only did he do nothing about it, he's continued to side with Russia on the world stage. At best, his actions are a stunning failure of leadership and a severe threat to our national security. https://t.co/22GwXzsTA4
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Sunday Jun 28 - 10:20am
Today, we commemorate the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in New York City and pay tribute to the LGBTQ movement—led by trans women of color—that fought tooth and nail for equality. #PrideMonth https://t.co/KpIj4San3W
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Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Saturday Jun 27 - 8:56pm
No human being should live in fear simply because of who they are or who they love. Together, we push forward in the ongoing struggle for justice and equality. #PrideMonth https://t.co/ONBYt4immK
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Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Saturday Jun 27 - 12:14pm
RT @DougJones: No matter what I do in my life, I will always be most proud of achieving justice for those 4 young girls. Blanton never atoned for his sins but his passing at this moment seems fitting. The journey to racial justice is long but I believe America is ready to finish it - together https://t.co/4Kdi1Wf10x
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Saturday Jun 27 - 9:46am
During this critical time, we must rebuild a strong economy by returning outsourced jobs and preventing them in the future. I've introduced legislation that would do both. https://t.co/1eG6mq2VwO
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Friday Jun 26 - 9:40pm
RT @CarlHeastie: Today, I along with @SenGillibrand stopped by @house_agatha to assist on their mission to fight hunger and feed the community at large. Agatha House Foundation opened its doors in January, of 2014 and hasn’t looked back. Thank you for your dedication to our community. #Community https://t.co/fI6mbS1kDL
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Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Friday Jun 26 - 3:56pm
Congratulations to @AlexisMcGill and to the entire team at Planned Parenthood! I'm so thrilled to continue this partnership in our fight to make reproductive health care more accessible to every American, no matter what. https://t.co/y0My78D7Es
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Friday Jun 26 - 1:44pm
Five years ago today, the Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges made marriage equality the law of the land. As we celebrate, we recommit to our fight for LGBTQ rights, standing on the shoulders of the advocates who got us this far. Let’s keep going.
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Friday Jun 26 - 12:08pm
Trump is trying to rip health care away from millions of Americans during a devastating global pandemic. https://t.co/CEIM1qcZUe
Kirsten Gillibrand
2 weeks ago: Thursday Jun 25 - 5:33pm
Today marks seven years since @wendydavis's historic 13-hour filibuster for women’s reproductive rights on the floor of the Texas State Senate. Now, Wendy’s running for Congress to fight for all Texans. Let's help her get there! https://t.co/t36M2K8FG8 https://t.co/FdWJuz4UA9
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Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Thursday Jun 25 - 1:00pm
DC should be a state. Pass it on. https://t.co/B897Ek7tP3
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Thursday Jun 25 - 12:11pm
As the Senate considers the defense bill, I’ve introduced an amendment to give workplace protections to the transgender service members who are willing to risk their lives for us. Anyone who meets the military’s standard should be able to serve. https://t.co/F1m40tIxjz
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Wednesday Jun 24 - 7:14pm
Congratulations @VoteJackie4NY on your primary win! @getots and I look forward to supporting you to victory in November. https://t.co/KDPD14WCtM
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Wednesday Jun 24 - 6:21pm
I do. https://t.co/ZipbHUf6y5
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Tuesday Jun 23 - 12:43pm
.@KamalaHarris and @CoryBooker explain why the Senate must rise to the moment and pass the Justice in Policing Act. We need comprehensive reforms to our policing system, not the kind of substance-free half measures that Republicans have proposed. https://t.co/QkpWZTiu6L
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Tuesday Jun 23 - 8:50am
New Yorkers: TODAY is Election Day—will you make your voice heard? You can vote in-person, deliver your ballot to your polling place, or, if voting by mail, make sure that your ballot is postmarked today. For more info and to find your polling place: https://t.co/nWGQ7ChU6B
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Monday Jun 22 - 7:08pm
Wishing a very happy birthday to @ewarren! Hope to give you a big hug and sing to you in person next year. Have a wonderful day, Liz! You deserve it. https://t.co/LJdWvjzNlV
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Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Monday Jun 22 - 6:08pm
So glad to have @SherrodBrown on board! Let's flip OH-10 and elect @TimsDesiree. Every donation will get us closer to our $25k goal—chip in now: https://t.co/SaFY2mTF48 https://t.co/mIUfeqaEs6
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Monday Jun 22 - 3:00pm
Thanks to all who've supported our campaign for @TimsDesiree so far! We're getting closer to our goal—will you help @KamalaHarris, @CoryBooker and I get to $25k? Chip in right now: https://t.co/yRVzxikT6h
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Monday Jun 22 - 12:43pm
I'll say it again: Trump is against universal vote-by-mail because he thinks that he’ll win re-election if fewer people turn out to vote. It’s past time to expand voting access for all. We have to keep fighting for it.
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Monday Jun 22 - 11:02am
.@TimsDesiree worked on my team for years, showing the tenacity and know-how that will make her a great member of Congress. I’m proud she’s running in OH-10. Today, @CoryBooker, @KamalaHarris and I are teaming up to raise $25k for her! Will you help?https://t.co/9DhqVbv523
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Sunday Jun 21 - 3:12pm
Happy Father’s Day to Jonathan and to all of the amazing dads! We celebrated with some homemade brunch. https://t.co/GxptUnJMlm
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Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Saturday Jun 20 - 1:08pm
If you aren’t yet, tune in to the #PoorPeoplesCampaign Digital Mass Assembly and Moral March on Washington. Hear the voices of the 140 million poor and low income people across this country, live now: https://t.co/wmF0jMpPra
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Saturday Jun 20 - 10:44am
Refugees leave their homes not because they want to, but because they have to. Our nation's willingness to accept those fleeing violence and harm has only made us stronger. Today, we recommit to the fight to protect and support them. #WorldRefugeeDay
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Friday Jun 19 - 1:05pm
Learn more of the history behind #Juneteenth and why we celebrate today: https://t.co/dMl8e7EQZ8
Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Friday Jun 19 - 9:45am
On Juneteenth, we celebrate emancipation and remember all those who fought for freedom. To honor that fight, we must reckon with our country’s past and keep doing the work to make sure all Black Americans truly feel free. https://t.co/R1R4P6m7DO
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Kirsten Gillibrand
3 weeks ago: Thursday Jun 18 - 6:52pm
I'm so glad that @getots is supporting a slate of impressive—dare I say, *badass*—women who've already served our country and who know what it means to put country over politics. Split a contribution to their campaigns today! https://t.co/v9mWzuhjsW
Kirsten Gillibrand
4 weeks ago: Thursday Jun 18 - 11:28am
This SCOTUS decision is a victory for DACA recipients and their families! But let's be clear: We have much more work left to do to keep our promise to the Dreamers who've only ever called this country home. Let's fight to give them a path to citizenship and pass the DREAM Act. https://t.co/xUGNIW3ITG
Kirsten Gillibrand
4 weeks ago: Thursday Jun 18 - 9:51am
Yes, fighting to pass paid family leave *is* smart politics! An overwhelming majority of American voters support the idea. We can give every family and caregiver the support they need, we just have to keep pushing. https://t.co/Uqyb82RGzc
Kirsten Gillibrand
4 weeks ago: Wednesday Jun 17 - 5:33pm
Even with Monday’s landmark SCOTUS ruling, our military can still openly discriminate against transgender people because of Trump’s hateful ban. I'm introducing an amendment to ensure these protections extend to trans service members. The facts, law, and evidence are on our side. https://t.co/pPZfNlTFqa
Kirsten Gillibrand
4 weeks ago: Wednesday Jun 17 - 3:26pm
I will introduce an amendment to this year’s defense bill to make clear that this week’s Supreme Court decision to protect LGBTQ employees applies to our military. We have to put a clear end to Trump’s hateful ban on transgender service.
Kirsten Gillibrand
4 weeks ago: Wednesday Jun 17 - 1:50pm
There’s no recovering from this recession if parents can’t get back to work. And parents can't go back to work without child care. We must help our families and those who support them. I'm pushing the Child Care Is Essential Act to help fund and bolster the child care industry.
Kirsten Gillibrand
4 weeks ago: Wednesday Jun 17 - 12:16pm
Five years ago today, nine people were murdered in a racist attack at Emanuel AME Church in SC. We need to reject white supremacy, wherever we see it, and end gun violence—starting with closing the Charleston loophole. Let's honor their memory with action. #Emanuel9 https://t.co/RB9SfUy95v
Kirsten Gillibrand
4 weeks ago: Wednesday Jun 17 - 10:03am
RT @WXXINews: U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on Tuesday called on Congress to include a proposal for a $50 billion fund in the next coronavirus relief package in an effort to combat an “unprecedented day care crisis.” https://t.co/it9cmYInC0
Kirsten Gillibrand
4 weeks ago: Tuesday Jun 16 - 7:10pm
This pandemic has exacerbated the child care crisis. Ensuring child care providers can operate safely is essential to recovery—because parents can't go back to work without them. That's why I'm pushing the Child Care Is Essential Act to fund and bolster our child care industry.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 month ago: Tuesday Jun 16 - 9:15am
With our country in a moment of moral reckoning, perhaps you’ve been having tough conversations with friends and family about everything that’s been happening. I have, too. I recently discussed how I approach talking to loved ones about white privilege: https://t.co/BAE6bItVU0
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Kirsten Gillibrand
1 month ago: Monday Jun 15 - 6:29pm
I'm devastated for Tyana Johnson's family and loved ones. Gun violence claims so many lives and plagues communities across the country. We must pass laws to end it. https://t.co/GHccdHQt0q
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 month ago: Monday Jun 15 - 3:52pm
Our next step: Pass the Equality Act.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 month ago: Monday Jun 15 - 11:26am
Fantastic news! Employers cannot fire or discriminate against an LGBTQ American because of who they are or who they love—a major victory in the ongoing fight for equality. https://t.co/STZkJUXwgI
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 month ago: Saturday Jun 13 - 12:25pm
During Pride Month, on the anniversary of the Pulse massacre, in the middle of a pandemic. This is horrific and devoid of morality. https://t.co/0bP23mn1IE
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 month ago: Friday Jun 12 - 7:04pm
Happy #LovingDay! 💕 Today we celebrate Richard and Mildred Loving—whose courage helped strike down unconstitutional bans on interracial marriage—and continue their fight for justice. https://t.co/ksDzqx9iPj
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 month ago: Friday Jun 12 - 2:30pm
Wouldn't it be smart if our government still had a central body to address pandemic response? @EdMarkey and I are urging Trump to re-establish this critical office: https://t.co/JstQX5fOjM
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 month ago: Friday Jun 12 - 11:49am
4 years ago, a shooter armed with hate and semi-automatic weapons murdered 49 people—mostly LGBTQ people of color—at @pulseorlando. Today we honor the victims, but it's not enough. We must end gun violence, and refuse to accept homophobia, transphobia, and racism in all forms.
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 month ago: Thursday Jun 11 - 1:54pm
Implementing postal banking would push us toward the more equitable economy that our country deserves—and @MehrsaBaradaran has led the charge on bringing this innovative policy solution to the forefront of the conversation. Listen to what she has to say: https://t.co/znr99io33a
Kirsten Gillibrand
1 month ago: Thursday Jun 11 - 12:38pm
We must not continue to glorify the names of Confederate generals on military bases or anywhere else. They serve as a reminder of slavery's vile legacy, paying homage to bigotry, hate, and racism. It's time to rename them. https://t.co/g1BYLQ1qVk