Senator Dianne Feinstein

Senator Dianne Feinstein @SenFeinstein

The United Nations reports that more people than ever have been forced from their homes over the past year because of violence. Half of all refugees are children. This #WorldRefugeeDay the U.S. must reaffirm its commitment to welcome those fleeing violence and persecution. — PolitiTweet.org

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A majority of Americans support expanding background checks on gun sales, and the House has already passed a bill. The Senate needs to do the same. Pass #BackgroundChecksNow and help fight our country’s epidemic of gun violence. — PolitiTweet.org

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Hundreds of horses die while racing and training. This is the only sport in our country where we accept – even expect – athletes to die in competition. How many horses have to die before we decide it’s too many? — PolitiTweet.org

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We need to take a long, hard look at the future of horse racing in this country, and we need to do it before more horses needlessly die. Read my op-ed in the @LADailyNews: https://t.co/TU0182mMhN — PolitiTweet.org

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Drug traffickers and terrorists are becoming more and more sophisticated in how they launder money and finance their crimes. Our bill updates current statutes to give law enforcement the tools it needs to combat these threats. https://t.co/CrMdFMb09B — PolitiTweet.org

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We commemorate #Juneteenth as the abolition of slavery, but far from ending racial discrimination, it started a new era in the struggle for civil rights and equality. We must continue to be vigilant and take steps forward to ensure racial equality throughout society. — PolitiTweet.org

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On top of giving a tax cut to the wealthy at the expense of American workers, the #GOPTaxBill weakened tax incentives for charitable giving. Individuals donated 3.4% less this year than last year. https://t.co/Urmuy0ZrvE — PolitiTweet.org

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Happy #PollinatorWeek! Pollinators are crucial to the production of crops, flowers and, of course, honey. Bee populations are declining around the world due to pesticide use and climate change. Find ways to help our pollinator populations here: https://t.co/28k6Zz6jpD — PolitiTweet.org

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Pleased the Appropriations Committee voted to advance $30 million for local governments, NGOs and churches that have provided so much aid to families seeking asylum. Immigration is a federal responsibility and we shouldn’t be shifting that burden onto local communities. — PolitiTweet.org

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Foreign interference in elections and efforts to undermine our democracy are national security threats. @MarkWarner, @SenAmyKlobuchar, @SenBlumenthal and I all have bills to stop these efforts. We’re calling on the Senate to vote on these bills and secure our electoral process. https://t.co/1jCJI5NjeE — PolitiTweet.org

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Given the positions he has taken in litigation and the inflammatory comments he has made in his personal capacity, I am concerned Mr. Kacsmaryk will not bring the temperament needed to demonstrate respect for ALL litigants. I cannot support his nomination. — PolitiTweet.org

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Additionally, Mr. Kacsmaryk has argued that being transgender is a “delusion.” He also signed onto a letter claiming that transgender people are suffering from a “psychological condition in need of care,” and are “not a category of persons in need of special legal protection.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Mr. Kacsmaryk urged a court to deny that the Fourteenth Amendment extended to the right of same-sex couples to marry. He argued that a nationwide right to marriage equality would violate the free speech rights of those who oppose same-sex marriage on religious grounds. — PolitiTweet.org

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Kacsmaryk claimed that the Obama Administration — which refused to defend DOMA — had “effectively collaborated with the adversary.” Mr. Kacsmaryk made clear that he believes those fighting for the right of LGBT Americans — including the right to marry — are adversaries. — PolitiTweet.org

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Mr. Kacsmaryk’s long record of opposing civil rights protections for LGBT Americans should disqualify him from service on the bench. They demonstrate that he puts his personal opinion above Supreme Court precedent. — PolitiTweet.org

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THREAD: Today we voted on a nominee—Matthew Kacsmaryk—whose career has been defined by opposition to the rights of LGBT Americans. He has argued against marriage equality, offensively described the transgender community and defended discrimination against same-sex couples. — PolitiTweet.org

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It’s heartbreaking that more gray whales have perished this year than ever before because we continue to take little or no real action to combat global warming. If we fail to act now, iconic species could be lost forever, our oceans irreparably harmed & our lives forever altered. — PolitiTweet.org

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Disturbing that Greenland has seen record melting this year and temperatures 40 degrees above normal. Melting ice and warmer temperatures in the Arctic mean cooler temperatures in the U.S. and more erratic weather patterns. Climate change is changing the Earth as we know it. — PolitiTweet.org

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Four years ago, nine people were killed in a hate crime at a church in Charleston. The House has since passed a bill to close the “Charleston loophole” that allowed the shooter to buy a gun without completing a background check. The Senate must do the same. — PolitiTweet.org

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India just placed a 75 percent tariff on almonds in response to President Trump’s trade war. His actions are hurting Californians. California almond exports to India are worth more than $650 million a year. The president must stop damaging trade relations with our allies. — PolitiTweet.org

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After years of attacks on President Obama over rising deficits while rebuilding our economy after the Great Recession, President Trump’s economic advisor says deficits don’t bother him. It seems Republicans are only fine with deficits if they’re used to give the wealthy tax cuts. — PolitiTweet.org

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Guns like the AR-15 aren’t used for hunting and they’re not viable for home protection. They have only one purpose: fire as many rounds as possible, as quickly as possible. 60% of Americans support outlawing these weapons. Read my op-ed with @ChrisMurphyCT. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dianne Feinstein @SenFeinstein

Happy fathers day to all the dads in California and across the country! I hope you have a wonderful day surrounded by family. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Dianne Feinstein @SenFeinstein

One thing is clear: we need better laws to stop gun violence. The proof is in the ever-increasing death toll. An overwhelming majority of Americans agrees we should implement stricter gun safety regulations. Read my op-ed with @ChrisMurphyCT: https://t.co/HwOZ4Vs3Dl — PolitiTweet.org

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Opponents of gun safety laws say there’s nothing that can be done. They’re wrong. Data show that tighter gun laws save lives. We can take action, but our opponents refuse to join because they fear the NRA. https://t.co/HwOZ4VaseL — PolitiTweet.org

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Happy #FlagDay! Our flag symbolizes everything our country stands for. From equality under the law to a being a place of freedom and refuge, the flag is a steadfast reminder of the more perfect union we’re constantly striving to build. — PolitiTweet.org

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Happy 244th birthday to the U.S. Army! Thank you to all service members for your dedication and sacrifice to protect our freedom. Our country is the land of the free because of the brave. — PolitiTweet.org

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Women shouldn’t have to compromise on access or affordability for birth control. Our bill would require insurers to cover over-the-counter birth control options, providing greater accessibility at no cost to women with or without a prescription. — PolitiTweet.org

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97% of Americans support background checks including most gun owners. But today, anyone can go to a gun show or online and buy a gun with no background check at all. Another loophole lets gun sales proceed if a background check takes longer than 3 days. — PolitiTweet.org

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The attack in Poway tragically ended a life and struck at the values of our country. Our resolution makes clear that hate and anti-Semitism have no place in America. The combination of hate and easy access to firearms has cost too many lives, and it’s well past time for action. https://t.co/K6HFXrkmh7 — PolitiTweet.org