I've gone back and forth on posting this bc it might upset some folks. But, nothing else has worked, so here goes. Iowa Democratic leadership is sleeping on one of the most important electoral issues of this cycle. Let's talk about it. 🧵
SSB1199 would require IA voters to ask for an absentee ballot request form—just the request—in writing. Also no one outside household could deliver a ballot on their behalf. This will disenfranchise older folks, people with disabilities. #CripTheVote@aarpiowa
A woman in Cedar Rapids was shot in the head by her boyfriend in her home. She amazingly survived. While recovering, Eagle Property Management sent her an eviction notice, claiming she was a “clear and present danger” for being the victim of domestic violence.
Absolute cruelty.
It is mind boggling that it’s impossible for some folks to both hold Joe accountable for misconduct and (unfortunately) vote for him in November. It’s not “playing into T*ump’s or the GOP’s hands”.
This virus is giving us a preview of life under climate change. The already marginalized and oppressed groups (POC, Low SES, Disabled, etc) will continue to face disproportionate impacts while those with privilege will be shielded from the consequences of their actions
Take three minutes and watch @pwcdanica give an AMAZING speech defending a bill to ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ Virginians. This is what Democratic leadership looks like.
Today a small group of Iowa Representatives introduced legislation (HF2164) which would remove all anti-discrimination protections for transgender Iowans. One Iowa Action unequivocally condemns this legislation. https://t.co/a6hxORzPwL
A bill that would amend the Iowa Constitution to explicitly state that abortion is not a constitutional right in our state will have a subcommittee meeting this morning. #IALegis#IAGov
Call or email your state senator and tell them to vote NO on #SJR21: https://t.co/VwWkZI0OfO
i used to scoff at people who say they 'dont like talking about politics' but half of yall cant talk about politics without becoming sociopaths so i don't blame them
White ally: ‘You’ll lose me as an ally if you...’
Me: ‘Ok bye.’
White ally: ‘Your tone won’t...’
Me: ‘Look I’ve packed your suitcase and called you a taxi.’
The same week Trump cut 700,000 from food stamps, @HillaryClinton mocks Bernie Sanders' expansive vision for social welfare by comparing it to a 5th grader running for class president on the platform of "Chocolate milk for everybody." She has no shame & no idea why she lost.
Fred Hampton was only 21 when he was murdered by Chicago Police 50 years ago today.
He fought for better education and housing, to end hunger and police violence.
He taught that where there's people, there's power. We can live that lesson today.
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