``And finally, to girls everywhere, I am with you. On nights when you feel alone, I am with you. When people doubt you or dismiss you, I am with you. I fought everyday for you. So never stop fighting, I believe you. As the author Anne…

``Your Honor, if it is all right, for the majority of this statement I would like to address the defendant directly. ``You don't know me, but you've been inside me, and that's why we're here today. ``On January 17th, 2015, it was a quiet…

This is what our moments of silence have brought us: A silent nightclub. The only sound is the frantic ringing of cell phones that would never be answered and silent bodies where there should be life, love, and pride. And, here, a silent…

I thank the gentlewoman for giving me the opportunity to speak today about LGBT Pride Month. Pride Month is coming at a crucial time this year. While we have made huge strides in the LGBT community over the last few years--from marriage…

These are the facts: Brock Turner was found on top of an unconscious woman whose clothing he had removed. He tried to run away. The woman later found pine needles and dirt in her genitalia. This is also a fact: Brock Turner was sentenced…

Since 1970, more Americans have died from domestic gun violence than in every war since the American Revolution. If all of the victims of gun violence since 1970 were put on a wall, like the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, it would contain 1.5…

All across the country today, teachers, librarians, and parents will be reading the book ``I Am Jazz,'' a children's book about transgender youth, co-written by Jazz Jennings, pictured here, and Jessica Herthel. Last year, legal threats…

In 1999, the Italian Supreme Court ruled that a 45-year-old driving instructor had not raped his 18-year-old student because she ``wore very, very tight jeans, she had to help remove them, and by removing the jeans it was no longer rape…

Since 1970, more Americans have died from domestic gun violence than in every war dating back to the American Revolution. If all the victims of gun violence since 1970 were put on a wall like the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, it would contain…

On February 25, in Hesston, Kansas, a disgruntled coworker killed Renee Benjamin, 30; Josh Higbee, 31; and Brian Sadowsky, 44, with an imported Serbian AK-47-type assault weapon. ATF has the power to ban these weapons. President George…

I thank the gentlewoman from New Jersey for bringing us together tonight to talk about one of the most fundamental issues facing women in this country. I would hope that we would do these Special Orders on a monthly basis or maybe even…

Since 1970, more Americans have been killed from domestic gun violence than all the Americans killed in every war going back to the American Revolution. If all the victims of gun violence since 1970 were put on a wall like the Vietnam…