I came out to my mom when I was 16. My parents are old school. They are immigrant parents, and when I came out, it didn't land well to say the least. And I quickly went back into the proverbial… — Karine Jean-Pierre Copy Share Image
Donald Trump entered the business world as a racist, he entered the 2016 election as a racist, and he entered the White House as… — Karine Jean-Pierre Copy Share
We were founded on the idea that all people are created equal, and while that notion of who counts as a person - who… — Karine Jean-Pierre Copy Share
My parents taught me by example what it means to be American: to hope and to dream, and to work hard for those hopes… — Karine Jean-Pierre Copy Share
My mom juggled working as a home health care aide with managing her own hair salon, often working every day except Sunday, when she… — Karine Jean-Pierre Copy Share
Voters are excited about progressive candidates because they're fighting for our interests, not special interests. — Karine Jean-Pierre Copy Share
We were wrong every time we stayed silent when the Trump administration tried to tear us apart. — Karine Jean-Pierre Copy Share
Once you help one person register to vote or convince one friend to canvass with you, you'll never again question whether or not you… — Karine Jean-Pierre Copy Share
My parents were critical to building up my well of strength and resolve that I turn to whenever I'm in a difficult situation. And… — Karine Jean-Pierre Copy Share
I was a phone canvasser, and I was terrible at it. It's really hard to ask for money, especially over the phone. — Karine Jean-Pierre Copy Share
You cannot call yourself a progressive while continuing to associate yourself with an organization like AIPAC that has often been the antithesis of what… — Karine Jean-Pierre Copy Share
Candidates inspire you. When they inspire you, you believe in them. It becomes kind of cultish in some weird way and so you have… — Karine Jean-Pierre Copy Share
Look, when I came to this country, my parents, like many immigrants, are looking for a better life. And in their minds for their… — Karine Jean-Pierre Copy Share
I wanted my book to be a guide for everyone who has been told 'no' in their life. — Karine Jean-Pierre Copy Share
