The letters highlight important political matters, emphasizing Congress's exclusive authority to declare war as per the Constitution, and calling for open debates regarding potential military actions. Additionally, concerns are raised about health policy, especially in the context of Trump and RFK Jr.'s actions weakening CDC's advisory role. Lastly, the commemoration of Juneteenth is linked to the necessity for a sustained commitment to racial equality, warning against the risk of it becoming merely symbolic without ongoing action to address injustices.
"The Congress shall have Power to declare War. The Congress, not the president. Let's have an open debate on the floor of Congress about the necessity or wisdom of starting a war with Iran."
"Purging all 17 experts from the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices weakens our policies, methodology and our ability to respond to outbreaks of disease."
"Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when freedom finally reached the last enslaved Americans. Without ongoing commitment, it risks becoming an empty symbol."
"Today, programs designed to address inequality are being rolled back, civil rights protections steadily weakened and honest engagement with the community's history increasingly avoided."
Collection
[
|
...
]