Georgia’s incarceration rate is 970 per 100,000 people. El Salvador - the highest rate outside of the United States - is 614 per 100,000. Russia? 413 per 100,000. #statesofincarceration@PrisonPolicy
When Trump tells us the economy is "booming," please remember:
- Over 40% of Americans don't have enough savings to cover a $400 emergency expense
- 43% can't afford the basics to live
- Over 25% of adults skipped necessary medical care last year because they couldn't afford it
Don't forget to go to the polls! If you need a ride, we can provide one! Here is the number: 678-531-3591. Please retweet tagging your neighbors, friends and family! #NGP#GAPrimary
Two millennial women, both members of Pittsburgh's chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, just triumphed in their bids to unseat longstanding moderate Democratic state representatives. The city machine is on notice. https://t.co/lXg4ao2aCc
The United States must play an aggressive role in bringing Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Egypt and the international community together to address Gaza’s humanitarian crisis and stop this escalating violence.
We can all spend one minute calling our senators to demand they vote to save #NetNeutrality tomorrow
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Time to choose. https://t.co/bgnfJf3AjX
Love doesn’t require that you choose what inhumanity you care about
Love is beyond religion, race & region
Love doesn’t label you because you want peace & safety for Palestinian children & Israeli children
Love that does not weep regarding slaughtered Palestinians is not Love.
"We know that in the richest country in the world, there is no reason for children to go hungry, for the sick to be denied health care and for citizens to have their votes suppressed." -@RevDrBarber#PoorPeoplesCampaign
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The killing of palestinians protesters is not a progressives vs centrists issue. Killing protesters is a human rights violation that should be a turning point that every democracy should condemn.
In less than 24 hours the Senate votes on #NetNeutrality. For women, whose online voices are already marginalized, the loss of the open Internet is a threat to your voice. Call Congress (513) 854-0120 to voice your opinion. Our voices will not be suppressed.
More than 6.3 million adults with a mental illness lack health insurance. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we need Medicare for All, so that every American, regardless of where they live, is able to receive the mental health care they need. https://t.co/0NbK099OGp
“We know that in the richest country in the world there is no reason for children to go hungry, for the sick to be denied healthcare...Both parties have to be challenged—one for what it does and one for what it doesn’t do” @RevDrBarber#PoorPeoplesCampaign https://t.co/sgQfITCKPw
The United States and the Philippines are the only two countries on earth where it’s legal to profit from bail. It’s well past time to end this system which discriminates against the poor and communities of color.
The Senate—including SEVERAL Democrats—is poised to confirm Gina Haspel as CIA Director.
Haspel ran a secret prison and oversaw TORTURE during the Bush era.
Call your Senators and tell them to vote NO!
Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121