U.S. Representative Al Green

Last night I stood up for those who need Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. Democrats will never abandon the fight to make sure every American has a safe, healthy, and financially secure life. #ISaidWhatISaid

As we honor Women’s History Month, let’s remember the strength and resilience of enslaved women who fought for freedom and shaped history. Their resilience continues to inspire the fight for justice today. 165 days to Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountDowntoSRD

Mary Prince escaped in 1828, sharing her story and those of enslaved women. In 1831, The History of Mary Prince became the first account of a Black enslaved woman’s life published in the UK, inspiring the anti-slavery movement. 158 days to Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountDowntoSRD

Today, I stood with @lettercarriers.bsky.social Branch 283 and other postal unions to fight against USPS privatization. The USPS is vital to our communities—delivering medications, mail, and more, no matter where you live. We must protect it! #FightLikeHell #HellNo

Mr. Authoritarian President, why weren’t you as interested in upholding “very strong law and order” during the insurrection on the Nation’s Capital as you are now in LA? Was your inaction then a result of your having incited the insurrection? #WeMustImpeachTrump!

I am honored to have been welcomed to a local clinic for Medicaid Day of Action. Medicaid is vital for millions of families, children, seniors, & underserved communities. We should prioritize preventative care and get vaccinated for a healthier future. #MedicaidDayofAction

Impeachment Announced by Congressman Al Green:
Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere (MLK). Injustice in Gaza is a Threat to Justice in America. Watch Rep. Green's floor speech online: youtu.be/N2xG1K0izqs?...

Impeachment Announced by Rep. Al Green: Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere (MLK).

YouTube video by Rep. Al Green

Sojourner Truth fought slavery through powerful speeches, activism, and legal action. Her “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech challenged racial and gender oppression, and her legal victory in freeing her son was groundbreaking. 164 days to Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountDowntoSRD

Join Congressman Al Green for a “Know Your Rights” Town Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. CST. Don’t miss this important opportunity to gain insights and essential tools about your immigration and citizenship rights.

Harriet Jacobs escaped slavery after hiding for 7 years to protect her children. Her book “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl” revealed the struggles of enslaved women, making her a key voice in the abolitionist movement. 150 days until Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountDowntoSRD

Forced to work beyond plantations, enslaved women’s labor was leased to factories, universities, & government buildings, while some institutions outright owned them. This reflects how institutions were complicit in slavery. 144 days until Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountDowntoSRD

On March 10, 1913, Harriet Tubman passed, but escaping slavery in 1849 to fighting oppression and leading countless to freedom through the Underground Railroad has ensured her legacy of resistance endures. 163 days until Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountdowntoSRD

Elizabeth Chandler, a Quaker from DE, used her penmanship to advocate for abolitionism. Her poem “The Slave Ship,” gained national attention, exposing the horrors suffered by the captured and enslaved during the Slave Trade. 159 days to Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountDowntoSRD

No President is above the law. The choice is clear: uphold the Constitution, respect the separation of powers, abandon authoritarianism or face impeachment. I urge every American to read the articles of impeachment & understand what’s at stake for our democracy. #HRes415 #ImpeachTrump

MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressman Al Green Calls for a Congressional Hearing Prior to the Possible DOGE Elimination of the Oversight Watchdog Created by Congress. A copy of Rep. Green’s letter is accessible here: algreen.house.gov/sites/evo-su...

On this day in 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson told Gov. Wallace he would federalize the National Guard to protect Selma marchers. Alabama refused to defend justice, so the White House stepped in. A defining moment where federal power was used to uphold civil rights. #Selma

In the name of government, of the people, by the people, for the people, I will file articles of impeachment shortly after 10:00 AM ET. Our country is at the crossroads of democracy and autocracy, which will we choose? Watch live on @CSPAN at www.cspan.org

MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressman Al Green Issues Statement Regarding Medicaid Day of Action on March 18th. Watch the Facebook live stream on March 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. CST. www.facebook.com/repalgreen?m...

After the assassination of Pres. Lincoln, VP. Andrew Johnson was sworn into office. Johnson opposed full rights for the newly freed, vetoing a Civil Rights Act. Congress overrode him, sending a message: justice cannot wait. 113 days to Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountdowntoSRD

Rep. Green Announces Impeachment Filing is Imminent for Extrajudicial Executions & Ethnic Cleansing.

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Araminta Ross, better known as Harriet Tubman, risked her life as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, leading hundreds of enslaved people to freedom. As an abolitionist, her courage was key in the fight to end slavery. 170 days to Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountDowntoSRD

Mary Peasant, a self-made African American millionaire, expanded the Underground Railroad during the California Gold Rush. As a supporter of women’s rights & abolitionists like John Brown, she was called “The Mother of Human Rights in California.” 156 days to Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountDowntoSRD

Lucretia Coffin Mott, a Quaker activist, fought for abolition and women’s rights. She co-led the Seneca Falls Convention with Elizabeth Cady Stanton and helped found the Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society. 152 days until Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountDowntoSRD

Rep. Al Green: 37 children lost their lives in the Guadalupe River tragedy... and still no hearing from Homeland Security? Why aren't we talking about the real needs of Texas families? Watch Rep. Green’s full remarks on YouTube by clicking here: youtu.be/sdx0-n2aavI?...

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