UltraViolet Action on Kamala Harris’ Selection of Gov. Tim Walz as Her Running Mate, the 2024 Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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UltraViolet Action on Kamala Harris’ Selection of Gov. Tim Walz as Her Running Mate, the 2024 Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate
Statement from Shaunna Thomas, executive director of UltraViolet Action, the largest online feminist organization in the United States , on the selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the 2024 Democratic candidate for Vice President, and Kamala Harris’ running mate.
“In just a few short weeks, Vice President Kamala Harris has proven that she is ready to stand up for our reproductive rights, expand economic opportunity for our families, protect our democracy, and defeat Donald Trump this November.
“Harris knows what is at stake in this election: the freedom to make decisions about our bodies, the freedom to live safely from gun violence, the freedom to vote without harassment or institutional barriers, the freedom to be who you are and marry who you want, and the freedom to live in a community and environment that is safe. Vice President Harris has dedicated her career to helping everyday Americans and understands the urgency of this fight.
“With the selection of Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, Harris has once again proved that she puts her country first and is ready to win. We welcome Gov. Walz to the race, and join him in supporting Kamala Harris as she seeks to become the first woman, as well as first Black and multiracial woman, President of the United States.
“Gov. Walz has a proven record. He’s fought to protect abortion and IVF rights, expand LGBTQ+ protections, and implement policies that help all Americans succeed. Walz’ track record of creating tuition-free college for students from low-income homes and providing free breakfast and lunch for schoolchildren in Minnesota prove that he understands what the American people want and need.
“If elected in November, the fact that Walz would be succeeded by proven leader Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan – making her the first ever Native American Governor of the United States – is another reason to celebrate what is an already excellent pick.
“UltraViolet Action members are fired up and committed to making sure Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz win in November.”
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UltraViolet Action is a community of more than one million people that drives feminist cultural and political change. Through people power and strategic advocacy, we work to improve the lives of women and girls of all identities and backgrounds, and all people impacted by sexism, by dismantling discrimination and creating a cost for sexism.