60 years ago today, the Food Stamp Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. I will always defend this landmark legislation against Republican attempts to slash SNAP benefits because every American should be able to put food on the table for their families.

More than 2,000 Massachusetts residents lost their lives to addiction last year. Each of them are mourned by family and friends who lost a loved one far too soon. This Overdose Awareness Week, we commit to the work ahead to end the addiction crisis. eagletribune.com/news/merrimack…

Happy Labor Day! Today is a celebration of the miraculous success of American workers and a tribute to those who fought tirelessly as part of the labor movement to secure the rights workers cherish. Together, we can and will build on this progress for every worker!

The epidemic of gun violence that America faces is devastating. But it also doesn’t have to be this way. It’s long past time to unite to keep our communities safe. theguardian.com/us-news/ng-int…

To force a child to carry an unwanted pregnancy is cruel and horrific. But to also threaten incarceration? Women and girls deserve better than this cruelty. idahocapitalsun.com/2024/08/26/hel…

1 in 3 women in America have had their reproductive rights rolled back by extreme Republican abortion bans. This fall, women’s healthcare is on the ballot. eagletribune.com/opinion/editor…

It was great to see the progress at the NewVue Fitchburg Arts Community housing project. I’m proud to have helped secure federal funding to support the creation of more affordable housing, support small businesses and spur economic development here in Fitchburg and across #MA3!

Thanks to United Way of Tri-County’s WHEAT, more families in Clinton and beyond are able to put food on the table and keep a roof over their head. Honored to be a part of today’s groundbreaking for their new facility that will offer transitional housing, a food pantry and a thrift store!

Massachusetts Rep. Lori Trahan, a Democrat, discusses IVF policy following former President Trump's endorsement trib.al/vYwOnnq

The Women, Infants, and Children nutritional program is a critical tool in the fight to make sure no child goes to bed hungry. House Democrats will always fight to defend WIC against Republican attempts to slash funding. spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester/n…

As the daughter of a Local 7 Ironworker, I know the importance of defending workers' right to organize and collectively bargain for the wages, benefits and protections they deserve. It was great to sit down with Merrimack Valley Central Labor Council members to discuss that work!

My heart goes out to the victims and families affected by the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, GA. Children deserve to feel safe in their schools, and elected officials should be doing everything possible to make their safety a reality. America deserves better.

We should be doing everything possible to support the health care workers who provide lifesaving care – not closing clinics and threatening arrest. Every woman in America deserves access to lifesaving reproductive care. nytimes.com/2024/08/17/bus…

Project 2025 is a dangerous and extreme platform that focuses on turning back the rights and freedoms that generations of Americans have fought for. The Republicans who wrote these policies are out of their minds and amongst Trump’s closest advisors! cbsnews.com/news/project-2…

Everyone in America has a family member, friend or loved one who has had to battle cancer. I’m grateful for President Biden’s tireless support for efforts to find a cure. apnews.com/article/biden-…