Burlington Standard

Rep. Becca Balint, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Vermont's at-large district, has shared a series of tweets addressing critical issues. Her social media posts cover topics ranging from wage theft in the United States to significant legal proceedings affecting transgender youth.

On December 3, 2024, Rep. Balint highlighted a significant issue regarding wage theft in the United States. She stated that "Every year in the US employers steal around $50 billion in wages from their employees through violations to minimum wage, overtime, off the clock, and rest breaks." She further emphasized that "4.5 million American workers are victims of wage theft – among them 300,000 are living in poverty as a result."

On December 4, 2024, Rep. Balint addressed an upcoming Supreme Court case with implications for transgender rights. She noted that "Today, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Skrmetti, a case about protecting access to lifesaving care for trans youth." She underscored the importance of personal medical decision-making by stating that "Trans people, like every American, deserve the right to make personal medical decisions alongside their doctors & families. This is about bodily autonomy."

Later on December 4, 2024, Rep. Balint shared a brief tweet referencing her travel experiences with "Thoughts from the road."