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Ritchie Torres

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Ritchie John Torres is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 15th congressional district since January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Torres has focused on issues such as affordable housing, healthcare, and social justice throughout his tenure. He is known for his advocacy aimed at improving the lives of his constituents and addressing systemic inequalities. Torres made history as one of the first openly LGBTQ Afro-Latino members of Congress, bringing diverse perspectives to legislative discussions.

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  1. The central emotion of our time is not patriotic hope about America, but rage against America across the political spectrum.3 sources2026southdakotasearchlight.com
Jul 26, 2026

There's no evidence for it, and I'm not going to validate his false narratives.

foxnews.com
Jul 2, 2026

The May flooding hit Bronx families and small businesses hard, and I'm glad Governor Hochul secured this disaster declaration to get them the help they need.

governor.ny.gov
Jun 24, 2026

The central emotion of our time is not patriotic hope about America, but rage against America across the political spectrum.

southdakotasearchlight.com
Nov 9, 2025

Not a deal. It’s an unconditional surrender that abandons the 24 million Americans whose health care premiums are about to double.

apnews.com
Oct 13, 2025

After two years of abduction and torture, every living hostage is finally home. Those who were taken on October 7th will outlast the terrorist organization that tore them from their families and homes and unleashed a war of untold…

msnbc.com
Oct 9, 2025

If the agreement succeeds in securing the release of the hostages, disarming Hamas, and ending the war, then of course the President deserves credit.

nypost.com
Aug 19, 2025

Democrats should be careful not to cede the issue of public safety to Donald Trump and Republicans.

msnbc.com
Aug 19, 2025

Now, more than ever, it’s important for every Democrat and every New Yorker to stand with the Governor as she fights with New York and fights against the Trump administration.

nypost.com
Aug 19, 2025

She’s not performative, she’s substantive. She’s focused on solving problems, and that’s the kind of leadership we need right now.

nypost.com
Aug 2, 2025

The world’s silence about the deliberate starvation of Israelis and Jews — at the hands of Hamas and Islamic Jihad — is as deafening as its hypocrisy.

nypost.com
Aug 1, 2025

Important for the Democratic Party to be the party of tech innovation — and embrace all emerging tech.

nypost.com
Aug 1, 2025

Congress is far more educated about these issues now … the answer [for cryptocurrency companies] is not to complain but to educate.

nypost.com
Aug 1, 2025

We’re making progress… this is like couples therapy

nypost.com
Aug 1, 2025

We can’t win back Congress if we keep alienating anyone with interests in crypto [an estimated 1 in 6 Americans]

nypost.com
Jul 13, 2025

House Democrats are strategizing about how to defeat Donald Trump and make Hakeem Jeffries the next Speaker. Donald Trump and DSA are strategizing about how to tear down Hakeem Jeffries. Strange bedfellows.

nypost.com
Jul 11, 2025

I’m grateful the mayor has made cleaning up The Hub a priority in the short term. We need a commitment in the long run. It is unacceptable to tolerate an open air drug market in The Bronx.

nypost.com
Jul 11, 2025

The response is the most aggressive we’ve seen. I hope the mayor’s response will be sustained.

nypost.com
Jul 10, 2025

The caregivers are working much harder than you are.

huffpost.com
Jul 10, 2025

If the bill surgically targets fraud, waste and abuse, then why would it be necessary to set up a $50 billion fund for rural hospitals?

huffpost.com
Jul 2, 2025

I feel like now, more than ever, we have to fight the catastrophe that is the Trump presidency.

nypost.com
Jul 2, 2025

So, my heart lies in Washington DC.

nypost.com
Jul 2, 2025

I’m unlikely to run for governor.

nypost.com
Jun 13, 2025

Make no mistake: Israel is not the aggressor. It is defending itself against an existential threat that long predates the present preemptive strike.

truthout.org
Jun 5, 2025

Cuomo has the courage to stand up to extremist politics — both from the far left and the far right.

nbcnews.com

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