@mickigreeneyes We don’t know each other but I was notified of this tweet and I just want to extend my sincerest condolences. We all deal with tragedy and loss differently and I’m sorry that some folks don’t realize that and are being mean.
Remember he is always with you 💚
Why do CPAC presenters get so much media attention for spouting rightwing lies? Why isn't there a yearly confab of progressives getting this much attention for talking about social justice and the truth?
Who would have thought that when you allow members of Congress to sit on corporate boards while in office so many of them would oppose increasing the minimum wage, Medicare for All, and a Green New Deal..
HR1 is being voted on next week. McConnell calls it a "power grab" because it:
-Establishes Automatic Voter Registration
-Prevents voter purges
-Ends gerrymandering
-Expands early voting
-Takes aim at Citizens United
It is a "power grab" -- grabbing power back for the people.
A really pretty girl just came into my work and told me I look cute and she likes my outfit. So if anyone needs me I’ll be over here thinking about that for the rest of the year.
To be honest, every step of the way there were affirmers - @RepKatiePorter offering safety, @AyannaPressley pressing the pause button to acknowledge trauma, the courage of @Biaggi4NY, @yuhline, @CatalinaCruzNY & many others to tell their stories publicly helped me share mine.
I really wrestled w telling my story, & had decided about a week ago that it probably wasn’t worth it.
Then I had dinner with Sen. @Biaggi4NY. I told her everything because I knew she was a survivor. She helped me see the importance of sharing my story of the Capitol and trauma.
You may not know that you know a survivor, but it’s highly likely that you do.
Survivors of trauma are close to you. They are people you love & you may not know.
Many decide whether their story is safe with someone by how they respond to other survivors.
Don’t push them away.
No one should be profiteering off of our criminal justice system. That’s why today, I ordered the Department of Justice to end the use of private prisons by the federal government.
People must understand the depth of what’s happening here: the President of the United States has ordered a halt to deportations. ICE, a federal agency, is refusing to comply.
There’s no reforming this rogue dept. It’s time for a new, just vision.
#FreeMariana & #AbolishICE
‼️ We need to mobilize NOW. Mariana, a mom and asylum seeker is in @ICEgov custody. Last night she lost conciousness. She had a serious medical condition and despite Drs recommending her immediate release, ICE isn't listening -putting her life in immediate jeopardy #FreeMariana
I am a tavern owner in Portland. Wages went from $11 to $14 over the last couple years. $15 next year. Our prices raised 10% IF THAT and our staff and customers have spending money. IT IS FINE. Don’t speak for me when you say small businesses will struggle. WE ARE NOT.