Wishing everyone in the East Bay a joyful Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Let's unite in honoring the history, vibrant cultures, and invaluable contributions of AANHPIs to our nation this month. #AANHPIHeritageMonth

This is a step in the right direction. But to be clear: cannabis must be fully descheduled in order to end the War on Drugs and repair harm to communities of color.

This move is progress for businesses, but we can’t let it undermine comprehensive reform.

When someone reveals their true character to you the first time, believe them.

Young people have always been at the forefront of movements for justice & peace.
 
Thinking of all the brave students exercising their 1st amendment rights in protest of war, violence, & militarism. Stay strong. Your voices matter.

We know menthol cigarettes are extremely addictive & dangerous.

We know big tobacco companies specifically target menthol cigarettes at Black youth.

We don’t need more discussion; we need a ban U.S. FDA.

By descheduling cannabis, President Biden has the chance to reverse more than 50 years of failed, racially discriminatory cannabis policy.

As #CannabisCaucus Co-Chair, I’m calling on him & the DEA to take action. Read more⬇️ huffpost.com/entry/lawmaker…

Today, I stand with Armenians around the world in remembrance of the #ArmenianGenocide , when the Ottoman government systematically murdered or displaced over a million Armenian children, women and men.

Let us honor them by fighting hate, violence, and injustice in all forms.

After today's arguments, we confirm three crucial facts:

- EMTALA is law.
- EMTALA protects patients’ rights – in every state – pregnant or not.
- EMTALA includes all stabilizing care, including emergency abortion care, full stop.

Read our full statement:

Today, #SCOTUS will hear oral arguments in two consolidated cases: Moyle v. U.S. & Idaho v. U.S., quite literally life-or-death cases that will determine the future of pregnant patients’ access to emergency abortion care under #EMTALA .

🚨 The American Climate Corps website is LIVE! 🚨

Go to climatecorps.gov to find nearly 2K positions in conservation, clean energy and climate resilience. Ready to get to work fighting climate change? Apply today at climatecorps.gov!

Huge news 👏🏾 Cracking down on non-competes is a game-changer for workers, and raising the overtime threshold will give millions a long-overdue raise.

Thank you, President Biden. Next up: raising the minimum wage💰