As District Attorney of San Francisco, I had the honor of performing some of our country’s first same-sex marriages. As Attorney General of California, I proudly pronounced my friends Kris and Sandy spouses for life after we won the fight to strike down Prop 8. As Vice President, I stood with President Biden as we finally protected marriage equality in federal law. As we celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the Respect for Marriage Act, let us remember the joy of progress while continuing the fight for equality for all.

President Biden and I are on track to have the strongest four years of small business growth in history.

On what would have been her 100th birthday, let us celebrate Shirley Chisholm’s brilliance, determination, and grace. So many of us stand on her broad shoulders. With her spirit and in honor of her legacy, let us continue to speak truth to power and fight for equality and justice for all.