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Nancy Pelosi's Public Statements on Issue: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (CA) - District 11

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02/03/2022 Tweet - "Today, we paid tribute to the legacy of Representative Joseph Rainey of South Carolina, more than 150 years after he became our nation's first Black Congressman. In affixing his name to Room H-150 in the United States Capitol, we help share his story."
01/20/2022 Tweet - "On Monday, our nation celebrated the birthday of civil rights hero Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Last night, Senate Republicans dishonored his leadership and legacy by blocking passage of urgently needed legislation to protect voting rights and our democracy."
01/17/2022 Tweet - "On #MLKDay, our nation comes together to celebrate one of our greatest heroes, whose fierce spirit and powerful voice forever altered the course of history. We continue to draw inspiration from his unshakable faith, unimaginable courage and unwavering vision of justice and peace."
11/20/2021 Tweet - "Each #TransDayOfRemembrance, our nation comes together to honor the countless transgender Americans who have suffered unthinkable violence or have been brutally murdered simply for who they are. We hold their memories in our hearts and pray for the families in anguish."
11/09/2021 Tweet - "It's an honor to join Members of Congress in Glasgow, Scotland's @COP26 for bilateral meetings, panel discussions & engagements with global leaders on top climate priorities, including the recent IPCC report, gender equity and public-private sector coordination on climate action."
11/03/2021 Tweet - "Today, @SenateGOP again undermined the sacred right to vote and harmed their own constituents when they blocked the #JohnLewisVotingRightsAct."
10/28/2021 Tweet - "12 years ago, our nation made historic progress when the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act became law: ensuring justice for the millions of Americans at risk of violence simply for who they are, where they are from, how they pray or who they love."
10/21/2021 Tweet - "Last week, the fourth round of President Biden's Child Tax Credit payments went out to millions of families across the country. The historic tax cut has helped parents put food on the table, buy clothes, pay their mortgage or rent & is cutting child poverty by nearly half."
10/21/2021 Tweet - "Today on #SpiritDay, millions are wearing purple to take a stand against bullying and in support of LGBTQ youth. Whether you came out years ago, are speaking your truth today, aren't ready yet or plan to someday soon, never doubt that you are seen, you are heard & you are loved."
08/28/2021 Tweet - "58 years after the #MarchOnWashington, Americans are marching again today for our democracy. With state laws disenfranchising voters and making it harder to vote, we need the Senate to pass the For the People Act and the House-passed John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act!"
08/27/2021 Tweet - "This week, the House passed H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore the power of the Voting Rights Act. In America, the right to vote must never, ever be compromised. Proud to stand with @RepTerriSewell and House Democrats in fighting #ForThePeople."
08/27/2021 Tweet - "Across the country, state lawmakers like those in Texas are systematically disenfranchising voters by making it harder to vote. Now more than ever we need the For The People Act and the recently House-passed John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to #RestoreTheVote."
08/26/2021 Tweet - "More than a century ago, after generations of marching and fighting, courageous suffragists finally won full and equal citizenship and representation in our democracy with the adoption of the 19th Amendment. We honor those who moved our nation closer toward full equality for all."
08/17/2021 Tweet - "The House today is taking a momentous step to secure the sacred right to vote for generations to come. With the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, @HouseDemocrats are fighting back against an anti-democratic tide & protecting access to the ballot box for every American."
08/06/2021 Tweet - "The Texas State Democrats captured the country's attention with their devotion to our most sacred democratic right: the vote. Not only did their actions stop the TX GOP's anti-voter bill, their advocacy has moved us closer to passing federal voting rights legislation."
08/06/2021 Tweet - "Report from @HouseAdm_Dems proves what we already know: voters of color across the country are being silenced by partisan forces. Congress has the ironclad Constitutional mandate to strengthen the Voting Rights Act with #HR4. The House will soon act to advance this legislation"
07/26/2021 Tweet - "For more than three decades, the Americans with Disabilities Act has stood as a beacon of equality and opportunity. This landmark law empowers the 55 million Americans living with a disability to reach their full potential, free from the injustice of discrimination or exclusion."
07/15/2021 Tweet - "Voting rights are essential to who we are as Americans, to the cause of equality & the strength of our democracy. Congress has a responsibility #ForThePeople to remove voting obstacles, ensure every citizen has the right to vote & to ensure every vote is counted as cast. #HR1"
07/02/2021 Tweet - "For 57 years, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 has stood as a pillar of our democracy. With this landmark legislation, our nation took a monumental step toward living up to our fundamental ideals of freedom and liberty for every American."
06/26/2021 Tweet - "All Americans join the LGBTQ community to celebrate 6 years since marriage equality was unequivocally declared the law of the land. The decision transformed the lives of LGBTQ couples -- affirming the right of marriage for all Americans, regardless of who you are or whom you love."
06/25/2021 Tweet - "Today marks 8 years since SCOTUS handed down Shelby v. Holder: one of the most disastrous and dangerous decisions for our democracy in recent memory. @HouseDemocrats crafted and then twice passed HR 1, the #ForThePeople Act, to remedy the assault on the vote and on our democracy."
06/22/2021 Tweet - "The #ForThePeople Act is the remedy to the anti-democratic tide that is sweeping our nation. Yet, all Senate Republicans voted against even proceeding to debate on democracy reform -- because they know that the only way for them to win elections is to suppress the vote."
06/17/2021 Tweet - "SCOTUS made clear discrimination has no place in our foster & adoption systems or anywhere in our democracy. While the decision was not a sweeping victory, Americans are proud SCOTUS affirmed LGBTQ couples have a right to welcome children in our foster system into their families."
06/15/2021 Tweet - "Our country couldn't have been better served than by the courage of these Democratic Texas state lawmakers. Their visit to the Capitol brings us honor & I'm proud to stand with them in combating actions to suppress the vote. It is essential that we pass HR 1 the #ForThePeople Act"
06/13/2021 Tweet - "We have to defend our democracy. It isn't about Democrats or Republicans. It's not about partisanship. It's about patriotism. That's why @HouseDemocrats and @POTUS are fighting #ForThePeople."
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