I testified in front of Congress about nearly losing both of my children during childbirth because doctors didn’t believe my pain.
Republicans got more upset about me using gender-inclusive language in my testimony than my babies nearly dying.
Racism and transphobia in America.
I toured our jails in St. Louis City over the weekend with @saintlouismayor, @stlcao, @iKaylaReed, and our teams.
I need to tell you about the conditions we saw.
We need to have an honest conversation about how we treat people who are incarcerated in our country.
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Bro people look down on drug addicts while they’re addicted to their phone, food, a person and have a drinking problem. We’re all dabbling in escapism, yours is just more socially acceptable
I’ve survived sexual assault, police abuse, domestic violence, and being unhoused and uninsured. That's not a unique pain I carry. It's one that so many of us live with each day.
Today, I take my seat in Congress to fight for a world where nobody has to endure that pain.
6 years ago today, we found out that Mike Brown and his family would not receive justice. That same night, I was stomped by police in the streets of Ferguson.
6 weeks from now, I will be sworn into the House of Representatives to legislate in defense of Black lives.