Earlier this year, I met with Matt and his classmates who survived the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Their advocacy, courage, and leadership are powerful. I am proud to work alongside them in our continued fight to end gun violence.

12 years ago, 20 first-graders and six educators were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. They should still be with us—finishing their first semester of college, teaching, laughing, and making new memories. We must honor their memory with action that addresses gun violence.

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…

Young leaders like the ones I met at the White House Tribal Nations Summit inspire me with their hope and ambition. I reminded them: You are not alone. Every room you walk into, we stand with you and are cheering you on.

President Biden and I believe in the power of redemption. Today, President Biden pardoned 39 people convicted of non-violent crimes and commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 people. These individuals have demonstrated they deserve a second chance,�and second chances make our…