61 years ago today, hundreds of thousands of people marched on Washington to demand jobs and freedom. That day was a call to action for our nation. It helped rally advocates and elected officials to secure landmark legislative victories in the fight for progress, including the

As we mark the 61st anniversary of the March on Washington, I am thinking of the heroes of the movement upon whose broad shoulders we stand. Leaders like Dr. King, John Lewis, Dorothy Height, Bayard Rustin, A. Philip Randolph, and so many others continue to inspire me today.

Good luck to our incredible Team USA athletes as the 2024 Paralympic Games begin in Paris. Thank you for representing our nation — and bring back that gold.

.President Biden and I have canceled nearly $170 billion in student debt for almost 5 million Americans. We are also fighting to defend our SAVE Plan, which has lowered payments for millions of Americans. We won't stop fighting to build an economy that works for every American.

President Biden and I believe that an accessible America is a better America. Thanks to our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we are making historic investments to improve transportation accessibility on airplanes, trains, and public transit throughout our nation.

When it comes to the climate crisis, our nation's young leaders, organizers, and advocates know what is at stake. President Biden and I are proud to work alongside them to deliver on the most ambitious climate agenda in history.

More than one in three women in our nation live in a state with an abortion ban. This is a health care crisis. We will never stop fighting to protect reproductive freedom.

Inflation is down to its lowest level in over three years. Gas prices are down nearly 50 cents compared to Labor Day last year. Insulin is capped at $35 a month, saving money for millions of Americans. There’s more work to do — but we are delivering.

President Biden and I are lowering costs and making historic investments in American manufacturing, small businesses, infrastructure, and clean energy. Together, we continue our work to build a nation where every person can thrive.

On Overdose Awareness Day, we remember Tiarra, Jonathan, Alec, and millions of others who lost their life from an overdose. I am grateful for their parents who, through advocacy born of tragedy, continue to fight the stigma surrounding substance use disorder. President Biden

On October 7, Hersh Goldberg-Polin — an American citizen — was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists. He was just 23 years old, attending a music festival with friends. We now know he was murdered by Hamas. Doug and my prayers are with Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, Hersh's

Doug and I just spoke to Jon and Rachel, Hersh Goldberg-Polin's parents, to express our condolences following the brutal murder of their son by Hamas terrorists. My heart breaks for their pain and anguish. I told them: As they mourn this terrible loss, they are not alone. Our

On Labor Day, we thank the organizers, activists, workers, and leaders of the labor movement who have helped build this nation. Our entire country benefits from the work of unions because when unions are strong, America is strong.

You may not be a union member, but thank unions for the five-day workweek. You may not be a union member, but thank unions for the eight-hour workday. You may not be a union member, but thank unions for sick leave, paid family leave, and vacation time.

Today, President Biden and I met with the U.S. hostage deal negotiation team. The murder of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five other hostages was a brutal, barbaric act by Hamas terrorists. As President Biden said, Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes. It is long past time for a ceasefire and

The Biden-Harris Administration is proud to be the most pro-union Administration in American history.

Today, Doug and I are mourning the deaths of those whose lives were cut short by gun violence at Apalachee High School in Georgia. Our hearts are with the students, teachers, and families impacted by this shooting, and we are grateful to the first responders and law enforcement

Every child in our nation must have the freedom to live safe from gun violence.