Let's keep the Internet weird. Let's keep the Internet free. Al Franken freeinternetweird Change image and share on social
For 35 years, I was a writer. I wrote a lot of jokes. Some of them weren't funny. Some of them weren't appropriate. Some of them were downright offensive. I understand that. Al Franken downrightfunnyjoke Change image and share on social
I ask the American people not to fall victim to disinformation. There are no death panels. The Affordable Care Act cuts the deficit. Al Franken actaffordableamerican Change image and share on social
The Medicare Part D prescription drug bill, which might be the most corrupt piece of legislation in history, was a huge giveaway of taxpayer funds to the big pharmaceutical companies. Al Franken bigbillcompany Change image and share on social
In our political system, money is power. And that means a few can have a lot more power than the rest. That's bad news for everyone else - and for our democracy itself. Al Franken baddemocracylot Change image and share on social
We owe an historic debt to American Indians. They have a unique set of concerns that haven't been addressed, and I'd like to stand with them. Also, I'd like to get their views on immigration. Al Franken addressamericanconcern Change image and share on social
We need to prepare our kids for a 21st Century economy, and we're not doing it with our schools. Al Franken 21stcenturyeconomy Change image and share on social
I am a Minnesotan, and not just because I root for the Vikings and the Twins. I like the Minnesota-nice sensibility. I like the liberal tradition; I like the Hubert Humphrey tradition fighting for civil rights. Al Franken civilfighthubert share on social
I've never understood why we would want to deny all the joys - and the challenges - of marriage to anyone. Which is why I think any loving, committed couple - gay or straight - should be able to get married. Al Franken challengecommitcouple share on social
Minnesotans lost their jobs because the credit rating agencies didn't do the only job they're supposed to have, the only job they had, which is to give accurate, objective ratings to financial products. Al Franken accurateagencycredit share on social
