Kimberly

This year has been one of the persistent challenges, and it has prompted me to reflect deeply on the burdens and responsibilities of leadership. As I close out 2024 and look ahead to 2025, one word keeps standing out to me: courage. open.substack.com/pub/lylekimber…

Literally one of the top legislators I play attention to. Consistently, she has been doing the work without fanfare. A great example of what Representative democracy is supposed to be!

A reminder that Rep Underwood has passed nearly two dozen pieces of legislation — many more than her colleagues who get much more media attention. She is a rising star in the Democratic Party.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says no one in his Government will work with ICE That includes the NYPD

Thank you @MassGovernor for your proactive leadership. While Trump and Republicans rip away healthcare from millions, this action will save lives and help keep healthcare affordable for families in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts becomes the first recreational cannabis state to teach cannabis-impaired driving to young drivers statewide. About 50,000 students per year across 700 driving schools.

I am SO pumped that my bill, the three-year extension of the ACA tax credits, passed the House. The time is always right to do the right thing.

Ryan Coogler says he’s “happy Sinners found a home at Warner Bros.” and that the movie received a full theatrical release: "I’m willing to bet on a good story. I truly believe that there isn’t any experience like a movie in a theater, you know what I’m saying? Especially at this time, when we’re disconnected from each other. I can get groceries delivered to my house. I can order food from my favorite restaurant to my house. I can buy clothes from my house. All of these experiences are things that we used to go out and do in public." "But for me going to sit in a movie theater, the best thing for me is not being able to press pause or stop it. Because the first thing I do, especially when I’m watching something scary, or I’m watching something that’s too funny or too shocking, if I’m at home, I press pause and give myself a chance to catch up." wp.me/pc8uak-1lGJ8R

Angela Bassett will be honored with the Excellence in the Arts Award at the 8th Annual American Black Film Festival Honors. (Source: variety.com/2026/film/news…)

Keep the momentum going!

It needs to be said.

Spike Lee tells Ryan Coogler he “about lost it” with joy watching the music montage scene in "Sinners." Watch the full #DirectorsOnDirectors now on Youtube.com/Variety and read the story here: wp.me/pc8uak-1lGJ8R Variety Directors on Directors presented by @klimonbrand

My friend @GovTimWalz has been a dedicated public servant from his time in the National Guard to Governor of Minnesota. Everywhere he goes he carries with him his Midwestern values of kindness and standing up for working families. Thankful for his service and sacrifice.

ALERT: Boston health officials have announced that the flu has been linked to the deaths of two children under age 2, bringing the state total to four pediatric flu-related deaths. These are the first pediatric flu deaths reported in Boston since 2013.

I got my start in DC as an intern with Tim Walz. When he learned about my 21st birthday, he skipped caucus lunch and took us out. Big dad move. I’ve learned so much from him. He speaks from the heart with ease. We need more of that in politics. Glad the country met him too. 🫶

Tim Walz is a man of character, strength, and compassion. He has served Minnesota with heart and dignity. Minnesota -- and America -- is better off thanks to his lifelong public service. Wishing him all the best in this next chapter. Thank you, @Tim_Walz.

ALERT: Massachusetts just approved marijuana cafes for 2026. New regulations allow on-site cannabis use at lounges, hospitality spaces like yoga studios or theaters, and at events.

Dr. Janell Green Smith, a midwife who advocated for Black maternal health, dies of childbirth complications thegrio.com/2026/01/04/dr-…

Walz: "They're unwilling to stand with Melissa Hortman's children. And I want to tell you this: for those legislators who went and shed crocodile tears at her funeral, shame on you. Shame on you. Her children are asking you to do one thing in her name: tell the president to stop doing this."

The January 6th insurrection will forever be a damning stain in American history. Five years later, as Trump continues attacking our democracy, we must never abdicate our responsibility to pursue accountability and tell the truth about what happened that day. My full statement:

Still waiting for my romantic movie…And my beauty ambassador deal… but I’ll be patient. 😉