“What you do to children matters. And they might never forget.” - Toni Morrison #quote

We don't know who needs to hear this, but Trump and Republicans are NOT on the side of working families. If they were, Trump would not have signed into law a bill that gives $1 trillion in tax cuts for the richest 1% and $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts for low-income families.

Over this holiday weekend, be sure to catch up on our most recent Closer Look. We reflect on what patriotism means, why we call ourselves the Patriotic Millionaires, and the importance of paying your fair share.  Read more ⬇️. patrioticmillionaires.org/perspectives/4…

Thank you, Governor JB Pritzker, for welcoming Texas Democrats to Illinois and standing with us. Donald Trump sparked an unprecedented political emergency. We’re confronting it head on—denying quorum to stop an attack on democracy that started in Texas but threatens the nation. #TxLege

Abbott’s belligerent reliance on KP-0382 is really telling. BOTTOM LINE: He’s got nothing. As we all know AG opinions are often illuminating, but always non-binding. The opinion simply repeats what we already know - a quo warranto proceeding can be filed to remove a Texas

"We should have put flood victims first, we should have put flood mitigation first, but instead they put it behind these redistricting maps." James Talarico talks Texas Republicans' backwards priorities and more with Sam Stein:

The Republican Texas House speaker threatened to arrest absent Democrats who fled the state, stalling a vote on a Trump-backed redistricting plan. CBS News’ @EdOKeefe sat down with three of those lawmakers about why they left and what happens next. cbsn.ws/47f8kVP

We can’t lose focus on what matters – right now, Republicans in Texas are trying to gerrymander district lines to unfairly win five seats in next year’s midterm elections. This is a power grab that undermines our democracy.

Texas House Dem Chair Gene Wu responds to Abbott’s suit to remove him from office: “I took an oath to the constitution, not a politician’s agenda. … Denying the governor a quorum was not an abandonment of my office; it was a fulfillment of my oath.” #txlege

Sending strength and gratitude to Chairman @GeneForTexas and all the Texas House Democrats Texas House Democrats. Your courage, integrity, and heart remind us what public service should be. We see you. We thank you. We’ve got your back. 💙 #TXLege #TexasDemocrats

WATCH: Asked Texas House Democrats leader Gene Wu if he was prepared to be removed from office to continue the quorum break. Listen to his response: "This is about protecting what we believe and love about America. If you believe in this country, stand up for it before it's gone."

.Ericka Ledferd, just wanted to thank you, thank you, thank you for all of your advocacy for our children!!! We need more Ambassador for Children like you across this country!!!

House Republicans The bill’s Child Tax Credit (CTC) is terrible policy. JD Vance promised a $5,000 Child Tax Credit. Instead… ❌ The bill’s CTC provides just $2,200 and did not even cover half of inflation since 2017. ❌ The bill’s CTC increases the number of children who receive a partial or

House Republicans The Child Tax Credit in OBB is awful. The House Republicans knows it. Insane that they let the Senate roll them, as it left children and families worse off.

The Republican Party stands against the Constitution and American values. The Democratic Party is the one party that believes in, and fights every day for, American values.

Amid all the chaos, remember this, only a tiny share of our federal budget goes to our children. Let that sink in. If we starve the future, what do we expect it to become? Bruce Lesley First Focus Campaign for Children

How GOP tax bill leaves children behind - CT Insider ctinsider.com/opinion/articl… Rep. Rosa DeLauro is 💯% correct! DeLauro’s proposed Child Tax Credit is on the left and is better for every eligible child in this country. What passed in OBBB is on the right and provides a much

A neonatal intensive care bill addresses part of the problem — but many children die in unprepared ERs - Phyllis Rabinowitz (R Baby Foundation) - The Hill buff.ly/pjCE6EE

Trump’s new law cuts $186B from SNAP over 10 years, threatening meals for 22M households, including millions of children. First Focus Campaign for Children Bruce Lesley For many children, SNAP is the difference between a full stomach and going to bed hungry. #HungerIsPolitical

Rep. Ron Estes Wrong Rep. Ron Estes. The bill’s Child Tax Credit provisions are pathetic and fail children in so many ways. —> x.com/brucelesley/st…