If elected, @PearlRicksFor23 would become the first Black non-binary candidate elected in LA, and stand to be the farthest left Rep. both in terms of actual policy and in their declared intent to fight the far-Right elements within the state legislature. https://t.co/HdezoOoyXG
On the labor front, @PearlRicksFor23 supports a $25 minimum wage, a “workers bill of rights” mandating safe conditions and unionization rights, investment in job training for young people and formerly incarcerated people, and mandatory pay transparency.
Step Up for Action Good Jobs Good Schools Endorsements (2/3)
BESE District 6: Ronnie Morris
State House District 23: Pearl Ricks
State House District 62: Roy Daryl Adams
State House District 83: Kyle Green Jr.
We are excited to share that Pearl Ricks, Executive Director at our partner organization @ReJACNOLA, is running for office in Louisiana! If elected, Pearl would be the first openly LGBTQ+ person to serve on Louisiana's state legislature. https://t.co/BaYabvbyQG
As always, it’s a joy to work with @PARLouisiana to break down the constitutional amendments for you. Take a look before you hit the polls! #lalege#lagov
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For those interested, the difference between recommendations and endorsements (as defined by resolutions approved by our general membership) is elaborated in the appendix at the end of our Spring 2023 Voter Guide: https://t.co/pc2XJ4WJvM
. @PearlRicksFor23 deeply understands the interconnectedness of poverty and public safety, and speaks directly to the needs of poor and working people in our city and state.
Canvassing Saturday looking like over 50 folks hitting the streets with @nolarisingpac for progressive candidates like our endorsed candidates @PearlRicksFor23 and @wilsonforla. Register! https://t.co/0FPrKtcoYj
MUST READ Bloomberg @business feature that profiles our campaign and workers with Step Up Louisiana Louisiana Dollar Store Workers United. We demand safer stores and better pay! @DollarGeneral needs to get the message. https://t.co/cKLIAWGf0I
@people Follow, contribute, get involved! I’ve been challenging the status quo and co-creating change for years. Let’s take it to the next level. This is power for District 23 in #NewOrleans, AND power for #Louisiana on behalf of District 23.
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The shift is real! We can do monumental things if we make monumental movements! https://t.co/VsYUGGVGWy
Thank you to @VChamlee over @people! #lalege#thepeopleandpearl
🎉 Congratulations to the French Truck workers in the French Quarter! Last night, they unanimously voted to unionize and join @Teamsters Local 270. They’ll now move to the bargaining stage and develop demands for a contract.
We can improve the lives of people in District 23. Absolutely!
We can also improve the lives of people in Louisiana ON BEHALF OF District 23!
Another seat has arrived. (A lege seat)
We. Are. Power. -🫰🏿Pearl Ricks Ballot #51
#ThePeopleAndPearl#lalege