Ritchie Torres tweeted the following:
"A happy and safe Fourth of July to everyone in the Bronx and across the country! Today reminds us of how far weve come over the last 246 years but also how much work there is to be done to achieve equality in this country."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Ritchie Torres:
"We have a fundamentally broken system that enables a far right supermajority on the Supreme Court, most of whom were appointed by presidents who lost the popular vote. We can take nothing for granted. We have to fight our heart out for our right to equality, intimacy and choice." on July 3Read on Twitter
"This week there has been an avalanche of Supreme Court decisions that threaten our safety and freedom. Their decision on concealed carry is reckless and could have untold implications for public safety in densely populated cities such as New York and boroughs like the Bronx." on July 1Read on Twitter
"For me, Pride is partly a celebration of how far we've come, but it's also a call to action. Our equality as a community has never been more under siege as it is now. We must not be complacent, but grateful for those who paved the way and steadfast in continuing the fight." on June 30Read on Twitter
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