Ayanna Pressley

Rank 6 of 47

Score 159

Reposted by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

Today, every single @EnergyCommerce Democrat voted to protect Medicaid, Planned Parenthood, and the Affordable Care Act.

For 26 hours, our Members fought Republicans' effort to gut reproductive health care. As the GOP forces this bill to the House Floor, our fight continues.

Reproductive Freedom Caucus

@ReproCaucus

55d

Right now, Energy & Commerce Committee Republicans are trying to force through cuts to Medicaid, "defund" Planned Parenthood, and attack reproductive care.

Co-Chairs @RepDianaDeGette and @RepPressley are proud to join @EnergyCommerce in saying NO WAY. Read our full statement👇

5/14/2025, 8:56:48 PM

The statement and accompanying images engage in public discourse by addressing significant public policy issues related to healthcare, Medicaid, and reproductive rights. The tone is assertive and critical of the opposing party's actions, emphasizing the perceived negative impact of proposed budget cuts.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement aims to protect healthcare access, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. However, the language used is confrontational, which may not fully support this principle. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement promotes understanding of the potential consequences of policy changes, aligning with the principle of promoting empathy and compassion. [+1]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The language is critical and includes strong terms like 'devastating sham,' which may hinder constructive dialogue and could be seen as a personal attack on the opposing party. [-1]