I don’t want to minimize what was said and I don’t want to minimize the intrusion on our autonomy.
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Violent crime in the District is at the lowest rates we’ve seen in 30 years.
We’re not satisfied. We haven’t taken our foot off the gas, and we continue to look for ways to make our city safer.
This success would not be possible without our historic investments.
More work remains, but it’s clear that the years of walking by New Yorkers in need are over, and this milestone is further proof that we’re continuing to make New York City a safer, more affordable city.
Rent-stabilized, low-income apartments should be just for that low-income people.
What do we know about this policy proposal beyond the fact that it seeks to evict me from my apartment?
It amounted to using soldiers as props in the federal government’s propaganda machine.
But if the other states call off their redistricting efforts, we will happily do the same. And American democracy will be better for it.
If you will not stand down I will be forced to lead an effort to redraw the maps in California to offset the rigging of maps in red states.
This attempt to rig congressional maps to hold onto power before a single vote is cast in the 2026 election is an affront to American democracy.
You are playing with fire, risking the destabilization of our democracy, while knowing that California can neutralize any gains you can hope to make.
If you will not stand down, I will be forced to lead an effort to redraw the maps in California to offset the rigging of maps in red states.
If the priority is to show force in an American city, we know he can do that here. But it won’t be because there’s a spike in crime.
My heart goes out to you. We are with you. We stand with you, and we’re doing everything we can to make sure that we bring resolve to the situation.
Mass shootings, active shooter scenarios should not become the norm.
We grieve alongside his family. My heart goes out to the entire DeKalb county government and police department.
Donald Trump called up [Texas] Gov. Abbott for one simple reason: to rig the 2026 election.
Let’s not mince words – this behavior is unacceptable, full stop.
When Donald Trump wants you to be Mayor of NYC, you definitely shouldn’t get the job. Sorry, Andrew Cuomo.
I am Donald Trump’s worst nightmare as a progressive Muslim immigrant who actually fights for the things that I believe in.





