NEW—Study estimates from 2000-2030, #vaccination against 10 major pathogens will have prevented 69 million deaths in low/middle-income countries (LMICs). Without vaccination, mortality in children under 5 would be 45% higher in LMICS. Read: hubs.li/H0FFpFZ0

When Jackie Robinson faced down slurs, spiked cleats, and pitches aimed at his head—and stole home anyway—he didn't only change baseball. He changed the world and paved the way for others, including me. On his birthday, we’re called not only to honor that legacy but build on it.

When I get asked about vaccine efficacy, esp against new strains, I think about these CT scans from a recent patient of mine. In the span of 6 days, literal holes developed where there was once lung tissue. This person died on life support Vaccines prevent this from happening

Millions of Americans, through no fault of their own, have lost the dignity and respect that comes with a job and a paycheck. My American Rescue Plan will extend unemployment insurance, ensuring folks can count on the checks continuing to be there in the middle of this crisis.

Ron Johnson is THE most vulnerable GOP Senator up in 2022. After the insurrection, 60% of Wisconsinites said he should be replaced. But it'll take a massive effort to win. We just need 197 new monthly donors to reach our January goal of 1000—chip in now! wisdems.org/Donate-Defeat-…

Whether it’s Washington, D.C. or El Paso, Texas, our goal should be to clamp down on hate, not to miltairize vibrant communities. The problem is white supremacy, not the communities that are the victims of it. washingtonpost.com/local/dc-secur…

Workers across the country are struggling to get through this pandemic and economic crisis, making it even more urgent to ensure women get #equalpay. Passing the #PaycheckFairness Act would support not just women, but families and our economy, too.

The more time I spend in DC at the start of this Administration, the more I see what the career civil servants were forced to endure these last 4 years. The quiet heroism to keep doing their jobs for the public under any circumstance is what sets them apart.

The United States expresses grave concern regarding reports the Burmese military has detained multiple civilian government and civil society leaders. The military must reverse these actions immediately.

Pour out a cold one for all the GOP press secretaries who have to apply extra care and diligence as they type out statements condemning the coup in Myanmar... “Subverting the will of the people”... no, can’t say that.... “...bogus allegations of voter fraud”....no....

Stacey Abrams has been nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Prize for her work to promote nonviolent change via the ballot box. reuters.com/article/us-nob…

Super. I wish you’d pay your workers here like you do in Denmark

NEW: Biden health officials just announced the approval of an over-the-counter Covid test that gives results in 15 minutes. Accuracy is 95%. It's a nasal swab, but a short one, not the "brain tickler" that people would struggle to use themselves.

Good on Kevin Burns and Geneva IL! Always a town trying to do the best by it's people. Would loved to have see this same bipartisan support from my hometown, City of St. Charles, IL @MayorRogina

You can’t mutate if you can’t multiply.

I don’t recall this hand wringing when they were talking about how to enrich the 1% with their GOP tax scam. In fact, senators like Susan Collins argued it would “pay for itself.” It didn’t, and it never will. it’s long past time that we invest in the people in the most need.

Courtside Karen was MAD MAD!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

The United States is deeply concerned by Russia’s actions toward Aleksey Navalny. We reiterate our call for his immediate and unconditional release as well as the release of all those wrongfully detained for exercising their rights.

After hitting a weekend record this past Saturday, I'm so pleased to share that Illinois has surpassed ONE MILLION DOSES of vaccine administered today, the sixth state to do so. Each and every day, we're getting closer to getting our daily lives back. Hope is here. #allinillinois