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The Interparliamentary Task Force to Combat Online Antisemitism wrote letters to senior executives of Meta, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok requesting transparency and collaboration to address a surge in online hate corresponding with real-world attacks on the Jewish community. Read more »

The new federal courthouse planned for Fort Lauderdale is in line for an extra $55 million — one of many South Florida projects that could get a stream of federal funds to make them a reality. The additional money will help get the new courthouse off the ground, as it faces rising construction costs, said U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Read more »

With more than 18 million cancer survivors in the United States, and 26 million expected by 2040, there is an urgent need to empower them with the best possible resources and care to overcome this terrible disease. The CCSA will set new standards of care to ensure the best and most seamless experience for survivors, their families, and caregivers, throughout their survivorship journey, from diagnosis to end of life. Read more »

Amazon has a unique and critical role to play in ensuring its customers do not consume hate-filled propaganda and misinformation. And as responsible corporate citizens, Amazon should certainly never profit from hate. Read more »

South Florida Congresswomen Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Lois Frankel are among the nearly three dozen members of Congress calling on the leadership of Amazon to remove a book and film laced with antisemitic tropes that the online retail giant is selling on its website. Read more »

Today, U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Billy Long announced the launch of a bipartisan Family Building Caucus to draw national attention to the medical challenges of starting a family faced by millions of Americans. Read more »

“While online platforms can foster global connections, especially amid this pandemic, they also provoke and magnify antisemitism, racism, misogyny, homophobia, and other forms of bigotry. It is our responsibility, on behalf of our constituents, to fight back against these expressions of online discrimination.” Read more »

“This historic summit, and our commitment to be here together in person shows the urgency of our efforts to create a world that is far less polarized and divided. I am so thankful for the partnerships that we’ve forged, and for the chance to continue this mission with all of you.” Read more »

Democrats just led the way in turning the Safer Communities Act into law, and it will save countless lives. But Republicans still stand in the way of more needed reforms.?We must push to get weapons of war off our streets, which means passing common sense reforms, like banning the sale of assault weapons and firearms with high-capacity magazines. We have more work to do until we keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people. Read more »

“She delivers and really works hard,” says Broward County Commissioner Beam Furr, a longtime supporter. “She is able to get people around the table to talk things over. She listens; she goes to a lot of community events. She has taken some hits over the years, but she has learned from her experiences. She relates well to people. She works well with other levels of government, like city commissions and state legislators. She is not one to rest on her laurels.” Read more »