Laura Friedman

Iran's regime recently executed four political prisoners in just two days. It's clear that the regime is using the chaos of this ongoing conflict to accelerate its repression. I refuse to look aw...

I wrote the law that unlocked billions in financing for the K Line extension without raising taxes. Now, LA is one vote away from either building the transit we need or stalling yet again. Choose ...

Every American should be disgusted by Rep. Fine’s comments. Armenian Americans serve in our military, build businesses, support their neighbors, and make countless contributions to this nation. I ...

This week, I took to the floor of the House to mark the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. I will keep working to free the Armenian prisoners, end military aid to Azerbaijan, and ensure ...

House Republicans are trying to ram-through a rewrite of our nation's spy powers, including warrantless data collection on US citizens. They dropped the text at 11pm and will vote at 3am. No vettin...

Weaponizing CPS to terrorize a family and separate parents from their 4-year-old twins is horrifying and unbelievably cruel. As a mother, I can’t imagine. Using a child as a weapon against a parent...

Just voted YES on the War Powers Resolution to end Trump's unfettered ability to wage war in Iran. It failed by one vote. One. Vote. Last time, the margin was worse. We're gaining ground and we...

111 years ago, 1.5 million Armenians were arrested, exiled, and killed at the hands of the Ottoman Empire. It was a genocide that is still denied by some to this day. That denialism manifests tod...

Happy Pride Month! This month, I’m joyously celebrating the rich diversity and accomplishments of the LGBTQ community in Los Angeles, and recommitting to the struggle for equal rights and dignit...

The numbers don’t lie. When we invest in public transit safety, more people ride, traffic congestion goes down, & businesses across our region thrive. If you want travel options that are affor...

Iran's regime recently executed four political prisoners in just two days. It's clear that the regime is using the chaos of this ongoing conflict to accelerate its repression. I refuse to look aw...

House Republicans are trying to ram-through a rewrite of our nation's spy powers, including warrantless data collection on US citizens. They dropped the text at 11pm and will vote at 3am. No vettin...

Weaponizing CPS to terrorize a family and separate parents from their 4-year-old twins is horrifying and unbelievably cruel. As a mother, I can’t imagine. Using a child as a weapon against a parent...

This week, I took to the floor of the House to mark the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. I will keep working to free the Armenian prisoners, end military aid to Azerbaijan, and ensure ...

The numbers don’t lie. When we invest in public transit safety, more people ride, traffic congestion goes down, & businesses across our region thrive. If you want travel options that are affor...

Just voted YES on the War Powers Resolution to end Trump's unfettered ability to wage war in Iran. It failed by one vote. One. Vote. Last time, the margin was worse. We're gaining ground and we...

Happy Pride Month! This month, I’m joyously celebrating the rich diversity and accomplishments of the LGBTQ community in Los Angeles, and recommitting to the struggle for equal rights and dignit...

For too long, millions of hardworking families have gotten crushed under rising prices while the uber-wealthy have made out like bandits thanks to our rigged economy. That’s why I’m proud to cospo...

I wrote the law that unlocked billions in financing for the K Line extension without raising taxes. Now, LA is one vote away from either building the transit we need or stalling yet again. Choose ...

Might I suggest someone in his inner circle float the possibility of focusing on bringing the cost of groceries and gas down? It would be a better use of his Executive Thinking Time than this tac...