Alan Lowenthal: “This bill will provide a much-needed overhaul of our efforts to promote freedom of speech and of press across the globe.”

As such, building even one new oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico will deepen the climate crisis, disproportionately imperiling low-income communities and communities of color in the process.

I personally remain cautiously optimistic, but I also still believe that transitioning away from fossil fuel is the most effective strategy for saving the planet for our children and for our grandchildren.

To protect the nation from catastrophic climate impacts, and to ensure this administration continues to meet its historic commitments to environmental and racial justice, we urge you to immediately reject the bids or suspend the offshore…

Just over 30 years ago, I made the decision to run for the Long Beach City Council because I felt that my councilmember really didn't listen to the constituents and to my neighbors and myself. This journey of public service has taken me…