Laphonza Butler

I'm really shy.

— Laphonza Butler

When we stand strong and united nothing can stop us.

— Laphonza Butler

I am dedicated to being the senator for all of California.

— Laphonza Butler

For me, hard things is what I do.

— Laphonza Butler

We can't be for representation and inclusion, without representation and inclusion.

— Laphonza Butler

EMILY's List works every day to make sure that Democratic pro-choice women are not left behind.

— Laphonza Butler

Just because you can win a campaign doesn't always mean you should run a campaign.

— Laphonza Butler

California gets things done when it counts, and nothing counts more than our seniors and people with disabilities.

— Laphonza Butler

I think I'm a typical millennial Gen-Xer who wants to offer my time and talents in ways that best speak to me.

— Laphonza Butler

America is a nation of immigrants who came to this country seeking freedom and opportunity.

— Laphonza Butler

I worked at SEIU as a national leader for our security officers's organizing campaign.

— Laphonza Butler

When I was in the third grade, I remember my mom was a CNA who worked the 11 P.M. to 7 A.M.…

— Laphonza Butler

From voting rights and housing affordability to mental health and reproductive rights, young people and especially young women are facing headwinds, and…

— Laphonza Butler

For generations, Black women have been at the very center of social change. Our fingerprints can be found on every movement from…

— Laphonza Butler

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Law continues to pay dividends for the people of California and usher in a clean energy…

— Laphonza Butler

My first job ever was in sales and customer service at a company called Wireless One when I was in college in…

— Laphonza Butler

Finding compromise and working towards common goals are the things that I that I want to continue to be a part of,…

— Laphonza Butler

At a time of pervasive cynicism about our government, it is more important than ever to invest in restoring confidence in our…

— Laphonza Butler

I remain dedicated to advocating for policies that uphold our values of justice and compassion as we actively address border challenges at…

— Laphonza Butler

I want to be an instrument to help lead the full story of EMILY's List and its relationship to Black women, and…

— Laphonza Butler

My grandparents were patriots who had to be urgent about the promise of America for their eleven children. The promise that if…

— Laphonza Butler

Accessing mental health care and support has become increasingly difficult in nearly every state in the country. Barriers get even more difficult…

— Laphonza Butler

Broadband Internet is no longer a modern luxury. It's essential infrastructure to participate in the economy of today and tomorrow, and the…

— Laphonza Butler

It is because of the Affordable Care Act that my own mother was able to get the consistent health care coverage she…

— Laphonza Butler

So much I have found my contemporaries... really do sort of focus on getting to 'yes' - 'yes, I can do that,'…

— Laphonza Butler

The same politicians working to restrict the right to have control over our own bodies are the ones making it harder for…

— Laphonza Butler

Working families have continuously fought for better wages, inclusion, a voice on the job, against threats to budget cuts, and a place…

— Laphonza Butler

SEIU 2015 is committed to a social justice agenda that is not just about resisting in this moment, but aimed at charting…

— Laphonza Butler

I am proud to co-lead the effort to recognize March 14 as Black Midwives Day.

— Laphonza Butler

With the apparent demise of Trumpcare, we have shown the power that ordinary people have to stop disastrous policy.

— Laphonza Butler

What daughter doesn't want to continue her mother's journey?

— Laphonza Butler

It's so important to try to find solutions that can move our country forward.

— Laphonza Butler

I think the beautiful thing about California is the diversity of our state.

— Laphonza Butler

We must stop leaving it to the next generation to figure out the problems we've been tasked with solving.

— Laphonza Butler

Sen. Dianne Feinstein's leadership and legacy are immeasurable.

— Laphonza Butler

I don't want my voice to ever be utilized in dehumanizing any California or American.

— Laphonza Butler

The lives of immigrants living in our country today and those seeking asylum are urgent.

— Laphonza Butler

It has been an honor to uphold Senator Feinstein's brilliant legacy of fighting for Californians.

— Laphonza Butler

To regain control of our bodies, and consequently our destinies, we must use our voice and vote.

— Laphonza Butler

In California, we play a different tune. We take care of our own. We fight, and we win.

— Laphonza Butler