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12/05/19

Rep. Ayanna Pressley Introduces Bill to Stop Criminalization of Black Girls

Black girls get school suspensions 7x more often than white girls.

09/20/19

Ayanna Pressley Met With Fellow Sexual Assault Survivors

Ayanna Pressley spoke to fellow survivors and activists after filing for an impeachment inquiry against Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

07/02/19

Ayanna Pressley Delivers Speech After Visiting Migrant Detention Facilities

Ayanna Pressley delivered this powerful speech after visiting migrant detention facilities.

05/22/19

Ben Carson Tries Unsuccessfully to 'Reclaim' His Time From Rep. Ayanna Pressley

Ben Carson tried to “reclaim” his time while being questioned by Maxine Waters’ committee.

05/18/19

Ayanna Pressley and Cory Booker Introduce MOMMIES Act to Fight Maternal Mortality

These lawmakers are fighting to lower maternal mortality rates in the U.S.

04/07/19

Rep. Ayanna Pressley Opens Up About Her Mother Being Abused

‘My mom Sandy, depending on the day, was beaten for being too pretty, too ugly, too smart, too dumb.’ — Rep. Ayanna Pressley opened up about her mother being abused while taking a stand for VAWA.

03/27/19

Ayanna Pressley Asks CFPB Director to Admit There is A Student Debt Crisis

The Trump official wouldn’t admit that there’s a student debt crisis, even when directly presented with evidence that there is.

02/06/19

Ayanna Pressley Gives Her Take on the State of the Union

"If our union is strong, it is because of its resilient people who have succeeded in spite of, not because of, the actions of this administration."

02/01/19

Ayanna Pressley (MA-7) is Committed to Empowering Mothers

Representative Ayanna Pressley wants to see more policy action for mothers, especially mothers of color.“More than anything, any comma or fancy title after my name, I am my mother’s child, may she rest in power, and I was my mother’s caregiver,” she stated.

01/09/19

Ayanna Pressley is Censured For Calling Out President Trump's Behavior in Office

Representative Ayanna Pressley’s House speech was censured for calling out Trump.