I really love my job, and I feel like I can make a huge difference for New Yorkers, fighting for them.
There is no greater call to service than that of our brave men and women who serve our country in combat across the globe.
Doing right by our seniors isn't just about making the right decisions today - it's about ensuring that every generation of Americans can have a strong and secure future.
Americans are guaranteed the constitutional right to legal abortion in Roe v. Wade, and it's past time for Republicans to stop using the issue as a political football. In fact, it's past time for Republican politicians to stop interfering in women's personal lives, period.
When we create hope and opportunity in the lives of others, we allow love, decency and promise to triumph over cowardice and hate.
If one of my colleagues wants to block a bill, they should stand up in front of the American people and explain why.
Women in America must be trusted to make their own medical decisions and have access to the full range of reproductive health care, including abortion.
A strong and dedicated mentor can help a young woman get her foot in the door, get a promotion and get a raise.
A strong mentor can help a young woman find and advance in the career of her dreams that otherwise may have seemed impossible.
America is the only high income nation without a paid family leave program. This means that if you or a family member gets sick, there is no guarantee that you can take the time you need to take care of yourself or your loved one, leaving already vulnerable families in the position of making hard decisions in cases of illness.
Along with a livable wage, many parents are desperate for quality affordable child care.
For American families, Universal pre-K is an essential piece of the puzzle that not only allows their kids to get a good start, but it also allows mothers to remain on the job earning a paycheck and helping our economy grow.
If we expect our children to thrive at our colleges and universities, and succeed in our economy once they graduate - first we must make quality, affordable early childhood education accessible to all.
Hardworking men and women deserve not only job security, but also a paycheck when they need to take time off to care for a loved one.
I believe transparency in government is key to restoring our nation's faith in its elected leaders.
As we all know, there is no harder or more rewarding job than being a mom.
Use your voice on the local level where it has the potential to be more widely heard.
Empowering women in the workforce is a key to growing the economy and having a thriving middle class.
The American people deserve to know that their elected leaders play by the exact same rules that they play by and that their lawmakers' only interest is what's best for the country, not their own financial gain.
When they return home from serving our country, our National Guard and Reserve members shouldn't have to be confronted with red tape in order to access the benefits they've earned fighting for our country.
