When I look at Jimmy Carter, I see a man not only for our times, but for all times. A man who embodied the most fundamental human values we can never let slip away. And while we may never see his likes again, we would all do well to try to be a little more like Jimmy Carter.

Every time Jimmy Carter flew Delta, he shook hands with each person on the plane. Because that's who he was. Someone who treated people as people.

The passing of President Carter & the end of President Biden's term give reason to reflect on the qualities we look for in a president, inspiration for the values we want the US to represent, & models for how we work for a better world for ourselves, wildlife, & the environment.

PEOPLE Magazine: Mom of 5 Who Went to Prison on Non-violent Drug Charges Now Helps Others After President Biden Pardon people.com/mom-who-went-t…

Folks, it's 2025. That means Medicare’s new $2,000 cap on prescription drug costs from my Inflation Reduction Act goes fully into effect. This is a game changer.

In the end the people I blame for Trump winning are Senate Republicans, they could have stopped him from running again in February 2021 but chose not to. Republican voters who helped him win the primary and ultimately 77M voters and 90M people who stayed home. Blaming Garland is

Thankful for the heroic police officers who defended the Capitol against a violent mob on January 6, 2021. We will never forget your sacrifice or let others whitewash the lawlessness and treachery of that day.

As she walked through the Capitol rotunda for today’s joint session, I asked Vice President JD Vance what she wants people to take away from today: “That Democracy must be upheld by the people,” she responded

We only celebrate real patriots around here. 👀 #Jan6th

For me, the lesson of 4 years ago is clear. Democracy doesn’t just happen—we have to work for it. Our democracy is only as strong as our commitment to it. If we want to stay a country where our voices and our votes—not brute force—determine our future, then we have to defend the

Today, House Democrats will vote to certify the results of the 2024 election.
  Because we are democracy believers, not election deniers.    Because we will always honor the will of the people, not bow to the dictates of one man.

Four years ago, our nation was forever changed by the insurrection on the Capitol in 2021. House Democrats will stand united to certify the election results. We will not undermine the will of the American people.

As Hakeem Jeffries said, there are no election deniers on our side of the aisle. This is how you certify an election. Calmly and with civility. House Republicans, take notes.

BREAKING: U.S. District Judge John Coughenour, a Ronald Reagan appointee, indefinitely blocked Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, delivering a scathing rebuke of Trump’s attempt to rewrite a fundamental constitutional right unilaterally.

Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, marks the fifth anniversary of her son's death. She advocates for change through Circle of Mothers, emphasizing the importance of valuing Black lives. seattlemedium.com/trayvon-martin…

Proud of Washington State and AG Nick Brown for winning the first preliminary injunction against Trump. Many to follow. Now every Republican office holder should insist he follow court orders. Democracy deserves that.

Here’s what Democrats did today (February 6): —Senate Democrats held the floor for 30 hours straight speaking out against Trump’s OMB nominee Russ Vought —House Democrats introduced the Taxpayer Data Protection Act to permanently protect the American people’s data from Elon Musk

Tonight I voted NO to advance RFK Jr.'s nomination. He is a fringe conspiracy theorist and anti-vaxxer who is unqualified to lead HHS—and his dangerous views would have disastrous consequences for people's health and safety.

Donald Trump and the MAGA Congress kicked 30,000 lawful immigrants in our state off of SNAP. Our budget funds those benefits to keep Washingtonians fed. Donald Trump and the MAGA Congress blocked Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood. Our budget backfills that to protect

This week marks the anniversary of the 1974 Boldt decision in U.S. v. Washington. Hear more about the history of tribal fishing rights from Muckleshoot historian Warren King George. tribalvoices.salmondefense.org/fish-war-bonus…