Senator Jeff Merkley

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Climate chaos is an existential threat to our planet and human life, and science tells us we aren’t doing enough to avert the looming crisis. I look forward to working with President-elect Biden’s climate team to change that by rapidly transitioning to a renewable energy economy. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

We learned this week that the Pentagon & the rest of our government have been under sustained cyberattack by Russia. Yet Trump & his team are suspending Dept. of Defense transition briefings? Are you kidding me? This puts Americans at greater risk. NOT OK! https://t.co/M4KTccDtWc — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

The COVID vaccine must be free to everyone in America. We can’t cut people off from this lifesaving treatment because they don’t have insurance or they’re unable to make a payment. Putting people over profits is how we beat this virus and come out on the other side stronger. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

This year’s inauguration will be limited in size to combat the spread of COVID. I applaud President-elect Biden and his team for this decision that will save lives. Americans can participate virtually in this historic day and celebrate from where we are across the country. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

This year’s inauguration will be limited in size to combat the spread of COVID. I applaud President-elect Biden and his team for this decision that will save lives. Americans can participate virtually in this historic day and celebrate from where we are across the country. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

This historic choice is long overdue, and well-earned. I’m looking forward to working with @RepDebHaaland to protect our public lands, address climate chaos, support tribal sovereignty and self-determination, and move our nation forward. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

The deal that’s come together is better than nothing, given the great need across our country. Let’s be clear: This is a stopgap measure. Much more is needed to get families back on their feet & the economy back in gear. We have a lot more work to do once Team Biden is in the WH. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Nurses are the backbone of our health care system. They’re risking their lives as they try to save the lives of Americans & provide the care our communities rely on. It is imperative to invest in them. That’s why I’ve partnered with @RepUnderwood on a plan to ensure that happens. https://t.co/YEfOU4KQL3 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Robust stimulus checks for people who are struggling isn't an extreme idea. It's about paying rent, keeping the lights on & putting food on the table. It’s survival for those who have been devastated—the least that Congress can do to ensure Americans make it through the holidays. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

The world’s inaction on climate has led us to this point. There can be no more stalling; we must transform our systems now. The good news is that this transformation can mean millions of good-paying, union jobs that boost the middle-class and our economy. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Teachers, firefighters & first responders will lose their jobs if state & local aid is excluded from the next COVID relief bill. We’re going to be looking at more layoffs & budget cuts in our already struggling communities. We need to fix the crises we face, not make them worse. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

.@USFWS decided that the monarch butterfly meets the criteria for protection as an endangered species. They also said they don’t have the resources to take action. My bill with @SenAlexander will fix that by creating massive new habitats for pollinators along roadways nationwide. https://t.co/CuJtee3TCu — PolitiTweet.org

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Now is not the time for half-measures or small steps. We must be bold and take on the economic crisis that is crushing families and working people. That means money directly in the hands of the American people. Stimulus checks must be included in any COVID relief deal. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

The attacks on the LGBTQ+ community aren’t stopping. Congress must protect the rights of all Americans by passing the Equality Act. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

YES, @OregonZoo! I worked with @ElakhaA to include this important language in the Dept. of Interior committee bill, and I'll fight for it all the way to final passage. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Thank you to @NULpolicy for a powerful discussion on the horrific and racist legacy of the 13th Amendment’s Punishment Clause. It is time to #EndTheLoophole and take a meaningful step to drive systemic racism out of our criminal justice system. #AbolitionAmendment — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JVP_MultCoD3: Join me tomorrow from 4-5pm for a conversation with two incredible leaders - Senator @JeffMerkley and @meyermt CEO @Miche… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

When Senators block help for state and local governments whose budgets have been wrecked by COVID, they’re saying yes to layoffs of firefighters, teachers, and more. We don’t need this wrecking ball. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

We can't realize justice & equality for all as long as the horrific tentacles of slavery and white supremacy are still wrapped around our justice system & embedded in our Constitution. It’s time to #AmendThe13th to finally & fully abolish slavery in America. #AbolitionAmendment — PolitiTweet.org

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Mitch McConnell is insisting on creating corporate impunity, stripping the right of in injured Americans to hold companies responsible for malfeasance. The right to pursue damages for injuries is an American right. It’s about the People v. the Powerful. Let’s defend the People! — PolitiTweet.org

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Congress should not recess until there is a deal on COVID relief. The GOP shouldn’t ruin Christmas for millions of families whose unemployment will be cut off and then go home to enjoy it themselves. We must solve America’s problems like we were elected to do. — PolitiTweet.org

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Goodbye, Bill Barr. You will go down as one of the worst Attorneys General in history. #BarrGate has deeply damaged “equal justice under law.” — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Today marks 8 years since the horrifying massacre of 1st graders & teachers at #SandyHook. As we pray for the families of those who were lost, let’s also commit to meaningful reforms. Every child lost to school shootings is a terrible tragedy & we must do all we can to prevent it https://t.co/7Ry1q8DENT — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

The Electoral College has voted: Joe Biden is the next President of the United States. It’s time for Donald Trump and all who have enabled him to end their attack on our democracy. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

No one should have their most intimate moments publicly displayed without consent. Thanks to @NickKristof, this is a major step, but platforms have proven that self-regulation is not enough. We need laws that will protect victims & end the exploitation we’ve seen on these sites. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

It’s hard to fathom the loss that friends and families of the 300,000 Americans we’ve lost to COVID-19 are experiencing. This is absolutely heartbreaking. It is a dark day for our country. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

The 1st doses of the COVID vaccine are being administered today, which means the end of the pandemic is in the sight. I’m thankful to the experts who worked around the clock to deliver this vaccine in record time. Let’s work together to slow the spread & beat this virus for good. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance has helped millions of gig workers, and we can’t leave them out to dry while we’re facing another wave of cases and deaths. Abandoning families in the middle of this crisis is cruel and counterproductive. We must renew robust assistance. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Migration data indicate that monarch butterflies are increasingly at risk. CA may see fewer than 10,000 monarchs this winter. We can’t let this essential pollinator go extinct, which is why I introduced the MONARCH Act with @RepJimmyPanetta to provide urgently needed protections. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

This week the @WFP was awarded a #NobelPeacePrize. The support that the U.S. has provided them to further their critical anti-hunger efforts have had huge impacts around the world. I’m cosponsoring a Senate resolution to honor and reaffirm our nation’s commitment to this work. — PolitiTweet.org