As the daughter of a civil rights leader, I believe in the power that compels people to stand up for their freedoms, for justice and opportunity. I know that marching inspires people to take an active role in creating positive change for a better America.

Lucy McBath

As Americans we are no strangers to hate-fueled rhetoric.

Lucy McBath

One of my first priorities as a new member of Congress in 2019 was to visit the CDC and learn firsthand about what they needed to help protect Americans. After my visit, I learned their budget had previously been cut, and that they needed funding to modernize their data systems to help prevent pandemics and other public health crises.

Lucy McBath

While our country has made great strides, the Jewish community is still the target of anti-Semitism, and we must continue to stand against all forms of hate, violence, and bigotry.

Lucy McBath

We know that gun violence disproportionately affects Black people in this country, and that was no exception with my son Jordan.

Lucy McBath

Donald Trump is correct when he suggests that African-Americans are outraged by gun violence.

Lucy McBath

I know parents across America remain sick with worry about the safety of their children. I feel that anguish.

Lucy McBath

Background checks will never stop every criminal from getting their hands on a gun and every single act of gun violence - but the evidence is clear that it's the single most effective policy to help keep guns out of dangerous hands and save lives.

Lucy McBath

I grew up in Illinois in an environment where my parents were very politically active in the civil rights movement.

Lucy McBath

The last thing we need in Missouri is more violence and strife in our communities.

Lucy McBath

As the daughter of a civil rights leader, I believe in the power that compels people to stand up for their freedoms, for justice and opportunity. I know that marching inspires people to take an active role in creating positive change for a better America.

Lucy McBath

On September 11, 2001, America suffered an unimaginable tragedy and witnessed the incredible heroism of hundreds of first responders who rushed into the World Trade Center to save lives.

Lucy McBath

My son is not a tactic to be used in political arenas for relevancy and points.

Lucy McBath

I have a unique lens on how the extreme priorities of the NRA's leaders are dangerous for America, Atlanta and communities of color.

Lucy McBath

Stand Your Ground laws make all of us more vulnerable to the threat of gun violence, but they also have a disproportionate impact on communities of color.

Lucy McBath

Marginalized Americans should not be defined by the verbal and physical violence that looms over our heads. We have a right to exist, to live as we choose and to be free to pursue our happiness without the fear of others demonizing us or harming us just because of who we are.

Lucy McBath

Just like it would be wrong to have a player referee a game, it's wrong for election officials to participate in federal campaigns.

Lucy McBath

Small businesses are the heart of a thriving community and vital to the American economy, and there isn't one in Georgia or across our country that hasn't been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Lucy McBath

Whether it's racism, homophobia, misogyny, transphobia, xenophobia, religious intolerance or other bias - we demand to live in a country where we can be safe to be who we are, believe what we want and love whomever we want.

Lucy McBath

Like the majority of Atlanta's residents, I am Black. Our city helped birth the modern civil rights movement, and I am the daughter of a civil rights leader.

Lucy McBath

The Passover story is a reminder that our unity is our strength, and that there is nothing we cannot overcome, together.

Lucy McBath