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It's been 12 days since the mass shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and a few hours since Thousand Oaks. No one should have to live in fear that their community will be the next one struck by gun violence. This isn't normal. Congress' inaction is costing lives. #GunControlNow

IT'S OFFICIAL: @LucyWins2018 is joining the growing number of fierce common-sense gun safety supporters in the House. Congratulations on a well-fought victory!https://twitter.com/CNNPolitics/status/1060531374199918592 …

Please share: an emergency hotline has been established for friends and family who are trying to locate loved ones who were at Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks — (805) 465-6650

I'm thankful for the heroic actions of law enforcement but heartbroken that they lost one of their own. Sgt. Ron Helus rushed into danger to save lives. A true hero.

My heart aches to learn about the horrific shooting in Thousand Oaks on college night. Praying for the injured and the families of those killed who, like so many others, have lost their loved ones to gun violence. Leaders in Congress must act — not some day, but now.

Our work didn’t end at the ballot box yesterday — we must continue to show up to fight for our values. Attend rallies. Register people to vote for the next election. Call your members of Congress. Keep voting in all elections. This is just the beginning.

Progress doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time. ​The gains we make may be incremental at times but that doesn’t mean we stop fighting. As Coretta Scott King told us so long ago: the fight for justice and the fight for civil rights must be fought and won with each generation.

Instead of just thanking women of color for electing progressive leaders yesterday, America elected women of color as those leaders.

Voting rights were restored yesterday to about 1.4 million formerly incarcerated individuals. Congratulations Florida for leading the way.https://twitter.com/NPR/status/1060253301785030656 …

Some exciting news from last night — @JahanaHayesCT won her seat in Connecticut's 5th District! As a teacher and a working mom, I look forward to having her fresh perspective in Washington.

—@TishJames, first Black woman elected to statewide office in New York —@sharicedavids and @Deb4CongressNM, first Native American women in Congress —@vgescobar and @SenatorSylvia, first Latina women elected to Congress in Texas The future is bright.

A few of the many historic firsts from yesterday: —@RashidaTlaib and @IlhanMN, first Muslim women elected to Congress —@AyannaPressley and @JahanaHayesCT, first Black women to serve from their respective states in Congress —@PolisForCO, first openly gay governor

Voters in IL-14 showed they want someone who will reach across the aisle to create real change in their district. @LUnderwood630, I can’t wait to have you fighting for our values in Congress with me.

The clock is ticking — there is only one more hour before the polls close in California. Haven’t voted yet? There’s still time! Remember: if you’re in line at your polling location by 8 p.m., you will be able to vote. #StayInLine

Today’s the day we have the opportunity to take back the House and the Senate! Grab a friend and head to the polls before 8 p.m. in California. This is the chance to decide the future of our nation. Let’s show up to the polls in record numbers. #ElectionDay