Before being elected to Congress in 2018 I was a law professor at UC Irvine. I loved being around students, getting to be both a teacher and learning new things constantly.
My job in Congress isn't all that different. When it comes down to it, being a Member of Congress is about teaching and learning.
My job is to learn from Californians about what problems they're facing. I also learn from witnesses during congressional hearings. Sometimes the information I learn is really valuable, and other times we learn that they have no business being in a position of power. I'm also always learning from policy experts as we consider the best way to tackle big problems.
It's also my job to teach people about what's going on in Congress and how it relates to them. I know that most people don't watch the news all day and only tune in if they have a few extra minutes—and that's why I try to get my message across quickly and effectively. I aim to show people how policy made in Washington determines all sorts of things—from access to abortion to what your prescription will cost.
That brings us to the whiteboard. As a teacher, I've spent years using a whiteboard to break things down, so it was only natural that I brought my whiteboard to Congress. It's an effective tool. And it's fun!
I'm running for the U.S. Senate so we can do this on a larger scale. Senators sit on twice as many committees as House Members, so just think…double the whiteboards!
I can't do this without your help. Can you make a gift of $5 today to help power our campaign?
Katie Porter
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