The Congressional Gold Medal stands for excellency and celebrates the achievements of those who courageously confronted our nation's imperfections and forced it to change for the better. — Laphonza Butler Copy Share Image
While HBCUs may only represent 3% of the nation's colleges and universities, they produce 50% of black teachers and 80% of black judges and provide hundreds of thousands of students with a top-tier education. — Laphonza Butler Copy Share Image
With the apparent demise of Trumpcare, we have shown the power that ordinary people have to stop disastrous policy. — Laphonza Butler Copy Share Image
I am proud to co-lead the effort to recognize March 14 as Black Midwives Day. — Laphonza Butler Copy Share Image
Congress should support expanding broadband deployment, including tailored approaches to meet the unique challenges facing rural communities. — Laphonza Butler Copy Share Image
The Time Off to Vote Act would allow Californians to make their voices heard without the added burden of missing work or pay. This… — Laphonza Butler Copy Share Image
My grandparents were patriots who had to be urgent about the promise of America for their eleven children. The promise that if they worked… — Laphonza Butler Copy Share Image
I have the honor of working alongside over 325,000 caregivers of SEIU Local 2015. Every day I am amazed by their tenacious spirit despite… — Laphonza Butler Copy Share Image
Just because you can win a campaign doesn't always mean you should run a campaign. — Laphonza Butler Copy Share Image
It has been an honor to uphold Senator Feinstein's brilliant legacy of fighting for Californians. — Laphonza Butler Copy Share Image
Accessing mental health care and support has become increasingly difficult in nearly every state in the country. Barriers get even more difficult if you… — Laphonza Butler Copy Share Image
Electing Democratic pro-choice women in the executive offices at the state level is incredibly important to ensuring that we can protect and expand the… — Laphonza Butler Copy Share Image
I remain dedicated to advocating for policies that uphold our values of justice and compassion as we actively address border challenges at the federal… — Laphonza Butler Copy Share Image
I've had many experiences and hold many identities, and I've done a lot of work in all these areas. All of those things have… — Laphonza Butler Copy Share Image
