“I think progressives understand that we are Americans at the same time as we are global citizens. We are interested first and foremost in creating peace and prosperity here at home, but we aren't blind to the fact that injustice anywhere in the world is meaningful, important, and worth thinking about.”

American lawyer, author, and politician

Christopher Scott Murphy is an American lawyer, author, and politician. Since 2013, he has served as the junior United States senator from Connecticut. A Democrat, he previously represented Connecticut’s 5th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2007 to 2013. Murphy’s public career has been in law and elected office, moving from the House to the Senate after six years in Congress. He is known for his work as a national-level Democratic lawmaker from Connecticut, with his public profile tied to legislation, governance, and party politics.