Laphonza Butler

“From voting rights and housing affordability to mental health and reproductive rights, young people and especially young women are facing headwinds, and I'm committed to using my time in the Senate to hold the door open for them.”

“I want to be an instrument to help lead the full story of EMILY's List and its relationship to Black women, and to really throw the doors of EMILY's List open to all women.”

“The Thirty-Two-Hour Workweek Act would allow hardworking Americans to spend more time with their families while protecting their wages and making sure profits aren't only going to a select few.”

“Finding compromise and working towards common goals are the things that I that I want to continue to be a part of, and making a real difference in getting important work done.”

“My time at Jackson State University helped shape how I show up in the world, which is why I am making a promise to the next generation to keep investing in our nation's HBCUs.”

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

“We will continue to put pressure on elected officials and remind them they are accountable to us, they have one job, to serve their constituents, until they do the right thing and until we see policy proposals that work for everyone and not just the wealthiest.”

“We cannot enjoy reproductive freedom, economic inclusion or climate justice without first securing and exercising our fundamental right to vote.”

“The end to decades of conflict can only come ultimately with a solution that both ensures Israel's security and a state for the Palestinian people. These two objectives can coexist, and any effort to delegitimize either side moves us away from a lasting peace.”

“The Redistricting Reform Act of 2024 establishes standardized rules to make sure congressional districts represent communities instead of political parties.”

“EMILY's List is built to support candidates, not only in raising money, but in creating professional operations and campaigns.”

“We will all be challenged with finding the leader within each of us so that we can fight to protect the victories we've won and the communities who will need our protection.”

“With every election, there are new challenges, and they are piled on the ones that linger.”

“Through grit and determination, the legendary Muhammad Ali made a lasting impact fighting for humanitarian rights and racial justice and I can think of no better way to close out Black History Month than by honoring his legacy.”

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

“What I think is really important is the flexibility to be both a high-quality, present parent and offer the best of yourself in work. There's time flexibility that is required there.”

“The Time Off to Vote Act would allow Californians to make their voices heard without the added burden of missing work or pay. This bill would protect people trying to engage in the democratic process, despite far-right efforts to curtail voting rights and make access to the ballot more difficult.”

“Polls are a snapshot in time and America - the American people - are whole people. They lead whole lives and they need us as a government and elected officials to really speak to and address not only the challenges that they are facing today, but offer a vision for what it is that we're going to do to make those things better.”

“My first job ever was in sales and customer service at a company called Wireless One when I was in college in Mississippi. It was trying to bring cable and satellite television to places in the rural south.”

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