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The mental health crisis in the U.S. is not a new one—the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) estimates that one in five adults in the U.S. live with a mental illness.  While the prevalence rates of most mental health disorders are similar across racial and ethnic groups, there are large inequities in diagnosis and treatment.

High levels of stigma around mental health issues, fears of discriminatory repercussions , as well as limited access to high quality, culturally responsive services, all contribute to persistent inequities in behavioral health treatment. Not to mention mental health care also carries a high cost and is rarely covered by insurance, making it difficult for low-income people of any race or ethnicity to obtain. 

This is why Tony Cárdenas and Eddie Bernice Johnson introduced the Strengthening Mental Health Supports for BIPOC Communities Act, legislation to improve access to health services for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.

Continue reading “Why does race matter when it comes to mental health?”

Without evidence, Donald Trump has falsely claimed that mail-in voting would lead to massive voter fraud in the November election. During a pandemic where voting in person could be dangerous, the president is opposing funding that will enable the U.S. Postal Service to process an anticipated surge in mail-in ballots.

We definitely know that the president is absolutely wrong concerning vote-by-mail.

Judy Beard, legislative and political director for the American Postal Workers Union

Continue reading “Why is Donald Trump waging a war against the United States Postal Service?”

In this short video, Tony Cardenas recalls some of the meaningful moments he got to share with the civil rights leader who died on July 17, 2020.

Continue reading “Paying Respects to a Civil Rights Hero”

In May the House passed, The Heroes Act, a comprehensive coronavirus response bill aimed to meet the challenges the pandemic has caused our nation. Two months later, instead of being put to action to serve the American people, the Heroes Act is stuck in the Senate. Due to the internal discord happening within the Senate, several components of the final deal may not get resolved for days or weeks.

Continue reading “What’s Really Going On? An Update on the 2020 Heroes Act”

This month, President Trump signed an order targeting undocumented immigrants in the U.S. census. The memorandum marks yet another effort to impact the balance of power in states and the House of Representatives, which are based on the total population. Communities of color are most likely to be affected. ​Please take part in the census.

Continue reading “Why Your Participation in the 2020 Census is Important”

“As we work to dismantle systemic racism throughout the United States, it is time for us to be bold, break our habits, and correct our flaws as a legislative body and a caucus. “

Tony Cárdenas

Continue reading “Tony Cárdenas calls on House Democrats to address a glaring lack of diversity in positions on Capitol Hill.”

It’s a well-known fact that Tony Cárdenas supports animal rights. And animals are surely voiceless. But who are the voiceless humans in our society? They are those who are most often let down by a system that promised to protect their rights and consistently falls short. We can all be a voice for the voiceless. We can speak up, ensure justice, and make a difference.

Continue reading “Tony Cárdenas urges us all to Vote for the Voicless! Exercise your right to vote 2020”

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Continue reading “What Tony Cardenas is doing to fight discrimination in Los Angeles.”