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Got the chance to chat with Kareem, a rideshare driver in Denver who is struggling to pay for the gas hike from Trump’s illegal war with Iran.
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We spent yesterday listening to constituents facing a wave of rising costs—from health care and housing to gas and groceries. And yet Republicans are laser-focused on billions for a ballroom and ICE. They need to get serious.
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Can’t believe the Trump administration is admitting Americans are spending more on everything in Trump’s economy.
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The stories we heard yesterday from patients and healthcare workers at Denver Health were harrowing. People are choosing between healthcare and housing. In the richest country in the world, that’s unacceptable. We have to fix it.
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When it’s you vs. the rich, Trump picks the rich. Every. Single. Time. The Senate passed this housing bill 89–10. The White House supported it. Now Trump’s siding with corporate landlords over families who just want to own a home.
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Working families are getting nothing in the GOP reconciliation bill. $38.2B for ICE $26B for CBP $1B for Trump’s ballroom $0 to lower gas, groceries, housing, or healthcare Their priorities are clear.
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Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day! Thanks to all the amazing teachers who pave the way for change in the world.
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We met with rideshare drivers, business owners, and union members who can’t afford Trump’s economy. Working families are in a cost-of-living emergency: gas is through the roof and illegal tariffs are stealing from small businesses. We need to focus on making life affordable for folks.
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¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo, Colorado! Today and every day, we celebrate the resilience and contributions of Mexican-Americans.
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Colorado just experienced one of the driest winters in recent memory and the risk of wildfires is growing. Cutting staff who protect our communities from wildfires threatens our Western way of life. We won’t stand for it. coloradosun.com/2026/05/01/c...
link:https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/01/colorado-lost-public-lands-jobs/
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Patients deserve to know what they’re paying and why they’re paying it. Our bipartisan Patients Deserve Price Tags Act does just that. Check out my recent op-ed for the Sanders Institute on this common sense solution: sandersinstitute.org/hidden-price...
link:https://sandersinstitute.org/hidden-prices-broken-promises-why-health-care-transparency-is-a-matter-of-justice?cat=healthcare
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Women deserve the right to make their own health care decisions. We’ll fight any attempt to restrict reproductive freedom at every turn.
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What’s less popular than Trump’s illegal war with Iran? His ballroom. Let’s get serious: end the war, stop the vanity, and lower costs.
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I’ll say it until the cows come home. The SAVE Act is voter suppression. Mail-in voting is done in red and blue states alike. It’s safe and secure. I'm still a hell NO on the SAVE Act.
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Cuts to the NIH hurt Colorado’s economy, health, and leadership in medical innovation. RFK Jr. and this administration must stop their attacks on science.
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Happy Kentucky Derby Day! Kentucky may have the big race, but Colorado’s got the world's best whiskey. Congrats to Root Shoot Spirits!
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We asked the Trump admin what advice they’d give to farmers struggling with rising gas and fertilizer prices. Spoiler: they know these tariffs are hurting farmers and had no good answer.
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On the heels of a historic dry winter and continuing drought, we need to be doing everything we can to be more prepared and resilient for wildfires. Our bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act will help our communities protect themselves. www.cpr.org/2026/04/30/s...
link:https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/30/state-wildfire-outlook-polis-increased-fire-risk/
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We won't let this stand. Mifepristone is safe and FDA approved. This decision would impact women across the country, even in states where we’ve protected abortion access.
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Trump’s illegal war with Iran is as unpopular as the Vietnam War. It needs to end NOW. Let’s get back to lowering costs for hardworking families.
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Republicans took healthcare from millions of Americans to spend on war. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/01/b...
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/01/business/obamacare-enrollment-decline.html?unlocked_article_code=1.fFA.j3tq.eh_DjKDL_IMU&smid=nytcore-ios-share
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Colorado fought hard to get clean air. It lets us enjoy our beautiful landscapes without haze and pollution. This administration wants to take that away. We forced every Senator to go on record yesterday on whether they support this thoughtless decision.
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It’s been 61 days since the start of the Iran war. Gas prices are soaring. Fertilizer costs are leaving farmers in the lurch. Today, the Senate voted for the SIXTH time to end this illegal war. Republicans blocked it again.
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Trump’s illegal war is costing you. Gas prices keep climbing and you’re the one paying for it.
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It’s common sense: you shouldn’t be able to gamble on war. BETS OFF.
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Trump’s priorities in order: #1: Himself #2: Himself #3: Himself Americans are concerned about gas prices and groceries. Trump is concerned about his own vanity.
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America’s national parks should be points of pride, not neglect. President Trump has cut 4,000 staff from the National Park Service. His budget proposed a 25% cut to the NPS. Our nation's treasures deserve steady, competent leadership. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/04/28/scott-socha-national-park-service/
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Restricting your ability to decide who represents you goes against American values. We need to protect the right to vote, not take it away.
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Every time you pull up to the pump, you’re paying more and more to fill your tank because of Trump’s illegal war with Iran. Working families deserve better.
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Americans: Please lower gas and grocery prices. Trump: Check out these new passports!
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Colorado measles cases by year: 2014: 1 2015: 1 2016: 2 2017: 0 2018: 0 2019: 1 2020: 0 2021: 0 2022: 0 2023: 1 2024: 0 2025: 36 2026: 17… so far. For a decade, it was nearly zero. Then RFK Jr.
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Drought is hammering Colorado and only worsening the risk of catastrophic wildfires. We need all hands on deck for this climate emergency.
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Health insurance premiums for families are DOUBLING, or in some cases even TRIPLING. Hospitals are worried about cuts or even closure. This is a health care crisis. www.cpr.org/2026/04/24/f...
link:https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/24/federal-health-funding-cuts-hospital-impacts/
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Recently had a chance to meet with the next generation at Urban Peak in Denver. They’re doing so much here to help these kids succeed in life. We need to uplift their stories, experiences, and support their journeys.
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We are the wealthiest country in the world. Health care should be affordable, accessible, and universal. Full stop.
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Appalled by the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner. A night meant to celebrate the First Amendment was disrupted by political violence, which has no place in America. Grateful to the Secret Service and law enforcement who acted quickly and bravely to save lives.
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The National Science Board should be guided by science, not political science. Firing independent experts is a major blow to American innovation and discovery.
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Many Americans can’t afford health care and housing. Yet Trump can’t even stay awake at his own “affordability” event. We need to get serious about lowering costs.
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It’s common sense. No one should be able to bet on the outcomes of military operations. Let’s pass our BETS OFF Act to make sure this never happens again.
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More measles outbreaks, more distrust in science, and more kids getting sick. All thanks to RFK Jr.
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It's great to see the federal government finally follow Colorado's lead on cannabis reform. Now let's release and expunge records for those charged with federal marijuana crimes, support small cannabis businesses, and prepare for full legalization. apnews.com/article/medi...
link:https://apnews.com/article/medical-marijuana-rescheduling-justice-department-trump-cannabis-1d6722d3aae122b1a91f8e4b6c690268?taid=69ea0eed34a71c00018a76b5&utm_campaign=TrueAnthem&utm_medium=AP&utm_source=Twitter
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Democrats voted to lower costs. Republicans blocked it to fund ICE.
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The president calls affordability a hoax. Over 90% of Americans call it a crisis. Trump’s tariffs, health care cuts, and unwanted war have created a cost-of-living emergency. Across this country, working families are struggling to make ends meet. We won't stop fighting for you.
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Americans are asking their government for relief from the cost-of-living emergency driven by this president’s unwanted war, tariffs, and health care cuts. Senate Republicans made their priorities clear. (1/2)
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We tried to lower costs for Americans. Republicans blocked it for more ICE funding. Priorities matter.
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Why are we having a vote-a-rama? Because Republicans would rather hand ICE a blank check instead of lowering costs for working families.
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Five times we’ve tried to end President Trump’s illegal war with Iran. Five times Senate Republicans blocked it. We won’t stop pushing to end this unwanted war and tackle the cost-of-living emergency hitting American families.
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Money for another oil-rich country. Nothing for American families. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/b...
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Happy Earth Day! In the face of Trump’s cuts to climate and science, let's remember to be stewards of the planet we’re so lucky to call home 🌎
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