May 10, 2020On finding balance as a mom during COVID-19It’s okay to not feel like Supermom right now (or ever). — Balancing parenting and work can be a real challenge — but for me, as I can imagine it has been for many parents, it has felt particularly challenging during this pandemic. Like many families across the country who might be sheltered in place and working from home right now, my…3 min read3 min read
Dec 31, 2019In 2020, we cannot be afraid of failure.Take risks, even when the outcomes are uncertain. — As I’ve been crossing off items on the year-end to-do list and spending time with family over the holidays, I’ve been taking time to step back and reflect on the whirlwind of the past year. …Kirsten Gillibrand3 min readKirsten Gillibrand3 min read
Aug 20, 2019My plan to tackle the mental health crisis in AmericaIt’s time for mental health to be taken as seriously as physical health. — Transcending race, gender, age, religion, or life experience, mental health is a growing crisis in our country — and it has gone without sufficient attention, care or resources for too long. …Healthcare11 min readHealthcare11 min read
Published in BraveWins·Aug 7, 2019Rebuilding Rural America for Our FutureRural America deserves a partner in the White House. Here’s my plan to put rural Americans back in the driver’s seat. — A bright future for the nation depends on the health and prosperity of rural America. Americans across every community — cities, suburbs, towns, and rural areas — face the shared challenges of our time: a climate crisis that threatens our way of life; an economy that has left far too…Kirsten Gillibrand14 min readKirsten Gillibrand14 min read
Published in BraveWins·Jul 25, 2019My plan to tackle climate changeSaving our planet should be this generation’s moonshot. — Polar ice and glaciers are melting at a rapid pace. Heavy rains are causing catastrophic flooding in the Midwest, leaving farms submerged and homes and businesses destroyed. Changes in our oceans are disrupting fisheries and killing coral reefs. …Kirsten Gillibrand13 min readKirsten Gillibrand13 min read
Jul 24, 2019Restoring our leadership on the world stage and keeping America safeMy remarks at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs — Chicago, IL — July 24, 2019 Thank you for inviting me to speak today. I want to start by telling a story that demonstrates the failures of our current foreign policy. I’ve traveled to the Middle East with other Senators. Our goal was to understand the regional security threats posed…2020 Presidential Race13 min read2020 Presidential Race13 min read
Published in BraveWins·Jul 18, 2019Taking the fight to TrumpI’m going to fight for your family the same way I would fight for my own: with everything I’ve got. — American families deserve better. It’s as simple as that. Not only has Donald Trump lied to them, but he’s used his Administration to punch down on the people and places he promised he would help. My Trump Broken Promises Tour was a chance to share with voters how I’ll accomplish…Kirsten Gillibrand3 min readKirsten Gillibrand3 min read
Published in BraveWins·Jul 16, 2019My “Aging With Dignity” plan to support America’s seniorsOur seniors deserve a president who’ll fight for them. I will. — In America, we make a promise to seniors: After a lifetime of working and contributing to this country, you’ll earn the benefit of a secure retirement, good health care, and peace of mind in your later years. To me, that’s a commitment we have to keep. Our current president campaigned…Kirsten Gillibrand5 min readKirsten Gillibrand5 min read
Published in BraveWins·Jul 10, 2019Trump said he’d “take care of” women. Here’s how I’ll fight for them.No more broken promises — I’ll stand up for women, including fighting for their reproductive rights — Our country needs to ask ourselves a question: Do we value women? Because if we do, then we need to stop treating their rights as negotiable. …Kirsten Gillibrand4 min readKirsten Gillibrand4 min read
Published in BraveWins·Jul 10, 2019Trump promised to strengthen background checks, then reneged. Here’s my plan to do it.No more broken promises — I’ll combat gun violence and protect American families — Every day, 100 Americans are killed with guns. This should not only make every single one of our leaders heartsick and furious — it should make them act to stop the deaths. But despite countless shootings and massive public support for gun safety measures, we still haven’t passed commonsense reform…Kirsten Gillibrand4 min readKirsten Gillibrand4 min read
