The ESA imposes many burdensome and duplicative regulations on America's hardworking farmers and ranchers.

We have created a situation in California where either we are under water or on fire.

We cannot, however, allow the fear of challenging the status quo prevent us from taking a hard look at the ineffective policies put in place decades ago that have failed to meet the goals of the underlying legislation.

Proponents of preserving this antiquated law despite its obvious failings do a disservice to both the listed species, as well as the surrounding communities.

It is ironic since taxation without representation, as has been pointed out today, was one of the animating principles that started the American Revolution.

I am crazy old-school; I believe in no taxation without representation.

No longer can we pretend that what President Trump is doing is normal.

I care about the security and sanctity of our elections, and I believe that we all share a responsibility in keeping misinformation out of our elections and minimizing foreign influence.

SPLC is not a neutral watchdog organization.

Yesterday, the President of the United States humiliated America on the world stage.

This is a moment of great national peril where Americans must be alarmed at the danger that lies ahead for our country under current leadership.