Kirsten Gillibrand

Progressives Push for High-Speed Rail Funding in Infrastructure Deal

"This is part of our overall goal to create millions of union jobs in the United States of America building climate infrastructure to bring down our carbon emissions, save our future, and improve our quality of life."

Jessica Corbett · Jun 16, 2021

moulton, ocasio-cortez and gillibrand rally for high-speed rail money

'We Cannot Go Backwards': Sanders, Omar Lead Push for Free School Meals Bill

Brett Wilkins · May 7, 2021

Warren and Cleaver Lead Introduction of 'Historic' Bill to Address US Housing Crisis

Jessica Corbett · Apr 23, 2021

Gillibrand, Ocasio-Cortez Call on Congress to Help Rebuild USPS With Postal Banking Pilot Programs

Julia Conley · Apr 15, 2021

Corporate Coalition Calls on Congress to Approve Paid Family Leave

Brett Wilkins · Mar 23, 2021

With PAID Leave Act, Democrats Aim to Close Loopholes in Coronavirus Bill That Left Out Millions of Workers

"This is good for workers, businesses, and critically, it will help slow the spread of the coronavirus."

Julia Conley · Mar 17, 2020

Schumer Praised for Joining Sanders in Voting Against Trump Trade Deal That Ignores Climate Crisis

After the Senate passed USMCA, one activist said that "there is no excuse for any Democrat to vote for a trade deal that compromises our climate."

Jessica Corbett · Jan 16, 2020

Voters 'Overwhelmingly Support' Robust Paid Family Leave Proposal While Rejecting 'Half-Measures,' New Study Finds

"At at some point, everyone has to take care of a loved one, get care for themselves, or both—and we need time away from our jobs to do so."

Julia Conley · Oct 2, 2019

Because 'Puerto Rico Must No Longer Be Treated as a Colony,' Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Lead Demand to End Painful Austerity

"We must hold la Junta accountable—otherwise Wall Street vultures will continue to be prioritized over the needs of the people."

Eoin Higgins · Sep 24, 2019

It’s Time to Talk About Our Broken Democracy. Will Tonight's Democratic Debate Moderators Step Up?

We need a candidate to push for protecting democracy as fiercely as Jay Inslee did for addressing climate change.

David Daley · Sep 12, 2019

New Greenpeace Report Breaks Down Why Next US President Has No Choice But to Prioritize Total 'Fossil Fuel Phase Out'

"The science demands our next president initiate nothing short of a full-scale mobilization to phase out fossil fuels and kickstart the renewable energy economy."

Jessica Corbett · Jun 6, 2019

Citing Threats to Abortion Rights, Sanders Endorses Marie Newman's Democratic Primary Challenge Against Anti-Choice Incumbent Dan Lipinski

"She will be a powerful voice for upholding Roe v. Wade at a disturbing moment in our history when a woman's right to control her own body and future is at stake."

Jessica Corbett · Jun 5, 2019

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