It is incumbent on every American of conscience to rise against these actions. And Congress should move to impeach Trump and hold members of his cabinet accountable for these crimes.

Philly is home to a long history of trans activism and the fight for freedom from oppression. From the Dewey’s sit-ins in 1965 to the creation of the “More Color More Pride” flag that honors our beloved Black and brown trans community, we keep fighting!

Fortunately, we will have another budget in just a few months. I will be ready, and the people I represent will be ready, to fight for all that we deserve.

We need real plans. We need a vision for lower utility bills, clean energy, and homes that are safe and healthy. We need reliable, accessible transit in every county to connect our neighbors with jobs, with education, and with each other. We need housing for all of us, without exception.

A basic requirement of government is to support its people in meeting their needs. As cost of living continues to rise throughout our country, our people deserve more investment from their government than what we delivered today—which is why I voted no.

And the withdrawal of our commonwealth from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative—the only meaningful tool Pennsylvania has had to lower energy costs, reduce deadly emissions, and chart a path toward a clean energy future.