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Ben Luján, Jr.'s Public Statements on Issue: Women

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08/27/2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 100th anniversary of the #19thAmendment guaranteeing women's right to vote -- an important milestone for democracy. But we know this right wasn't extended to all women, and there is still more work to do to improve voting access -- especially for women of color."
07/08/2020 Tweet - "This SCOTUS ruling is a setback for reproductive rights and the result of President Trump's attacks on reproductive care. But this fight isn't over -- I'll continue working to protect reproductive freedoms for women across New Mexico and the nation."
03/31/2020 Tweet - "For every $1 a man makes, a woman makes 81 cents. For black women, it's 62 cents; for Native American women, it's 57 cents; for Asian American and Pacific Islander women it's 92 cents; and for Latina women it's 54 cents. It's unacceptable."
03/08/2020 Tweet - "Today on International Women's Day, we recognize the contributions & achievements of women across New Mexico and the world. We also recognize the continued need to secure gender equality for women & girls by ending gender-based violence and income and educational gaps. #IWD2020"
03/01/2020 Tweet - "National Women's History Month is a time to not only celebrate the contributions of women today and throughout history, but to also recognize the enormous amount of work that still needs to be done to ensure equality and just for every woman."
02/24/2020 Tweet - "Katherine Johnson spent her life breaking down barriers for African Americans and women, and accomplishing what was once impossible: Putting humankind on the moon. Our world will miss Katherine, but we'll never forget her impact and legacy."
11/18/2019 Tweet - "Native American women face violence at 10x the national rate. It's been more than 220 days since @HouseDemocrats passed #VAWA to end the abuse of women in communities across the country. @senmajldr - it's time to act. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth"
11/07/2019 Tweet - "#OTD, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. As she said it, "I may be the first woman member of Congress but I won't be the last." Thankful for Jeannette's example and inspiration to millions of women."
10/29/2019 Tweet - "Our nation's female veterans answered the call to service and showed up for our country. Today, @HouseGOP turned their backs on them -- literally."
10/18/2019 Tweet - "No woman should have to choose between making ends meet or buying menstrual hygiene products. These products aren't luxuries -- they're necessities. I'm proud to support #ME4All to support #WomensHealth and make menstrual products accessible for women and girls. #menstrualequity"
10/18/2019 Tweet - "Today, history was made when @Astro_Christina and @Astro_Jessica completed the first #AllWomanSpacewalk. Congratulations to these incredible explorers, you've made our whole country proud!"
10/10/2019 Tweet - "The pay gap robs women of hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of their lifetimes -- even more for women of color. If we want to create an equal and just economy, we must start by paying women the wage they deserve."
09/06/2019 Tweet - "Was proud to join advocates & activists who are leading the conversation about women's health in our country at @PPFA Solidarity 2019 this week. We must continue working to eliminate barriers & protect women's reproductive freedoms against the Trump administration's attacks. "
08/20/2019 Tweet - "The intentions of the Trump administration are clear: Eliminate access to birth control, roll back reproductive rights, and stop women from seeking the health care they need."
08/19/2019 Tweet - "Pushing Planned Parenthood out of the Title X program means 1.5 million women - including 22K New Mexicans - will be left without affordable health care. As if we needed another example of the Trump administration's anti-women agenda."
07/19/2019 Tweet - "On this day in 1848, the Women's Rights Movement was born at the Seneca Falls Convention. Women across the country rose up to combat injustices. The struggle isn't over today. Every day, women are denied access to health care, equal pay for equal work, & freedom from violence."
06/20/2019 Tweet - "A federal court just ruled that a Trump Title X gag rule prohibiting women from receiving care from doctors they trust will go into effect. It's time to fight back - 4 million Americans rely on Title X for essential health care. We can't leave them uncovered."
06/19/2019 Tweet - "Don't allow the Trump administration's obfuscation to confuse the fact: This White House is proposing a dangerous #TitleX gag rule that will put the health care of 4 million women at risk. I spoke out in @EnergyCommerce to #SaveTitleX and stand up for reproductive health care."
05/28/2019 Tweet - "Safe & legal abortions are a constitutional right. These reckless attempts to ban abortions -- unconstitutional legal efforts and backdoor plans to shutter clinics -- are threats that we won't let stand. We will fight back. #ProtectRoe"
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