Persist Tennessee

Volunteers persisting in Tennessee, inspired by @ewarren — LFG forever

[John Ray Clemmons @JRClemmons]

@BradleyWhitford @BradleyWhitford because #lunchdebt IS a thing in #Tennessee, I’ve intro’d legislation to prevent #lunchshaming and provide free meals to every student for yrs. As you can imagine, GOP has killed every effort. Your/others’ advocacy and help would be greatly appreciated in 2023.

[Rep. Gloria Johnson @VoteGloriaJ]

I want to thank my amazing team and the wonderful voters in HD90 that put their trust in me with their vote, it’s an honor. I look forward to working for you all!

[Persist Tennessee @PersistTN]

We ❤️ @CFPB!!

[Elizabeth Warren @SenWarren]

This is a lawless and reckless decision. @CFPB has returned billions of dollars to Americans by doing its job, and its funding is clearly constitutional. Extreme right-wing judges are throwing into question every rule the CFPB enforces to protect consumers and businesses alike.

[Persist Tennessee @PersistTN]

Don’t agonize, organize

[Elizabeth Warren @ewarren]

The next time you want to pitch something at the TV because Republican extremists are threatening our basic freedoms, pitch in some time or money to help elect Democrats up and down the ballot. We still have time to affect the outcome of the midterm elections. And we must use it.

[Elizabeth Warren @SenWarren]

Members of Congress should not be able to own, trade, buy, or sell stocks. I've got a bipartisan bill to prevent this from happening.

[Elizabeth Warren @SenWarren]

Right now, Americans spend 13 hours and $200 on average to file their taxes. And now thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS can invest in tools to make filing fast and free for Americans filing their taxes every year. Let’s get it done.
https://t.co/dGWUTX0EIn

[Elizabeth Warren @ewarren]

Today, we unite to remember the nearly 3,000 Americans who died in the horrific terrorist attacks 21 years ago. And we recommit to supporting their loved ones and honoring and caring for the first responders who risked their lives to save others.

[Tennessee Senate Democrats @TNSenateDems]

Congratulations, Judge Andre Mathis!

Mathis is the first Black man, and second Black person, from Tennessee to sit on the 6th Circuit.

[The Tennessee Holler @TheTNHoller]

🔥 NO LIES TOLD: If you order @CAH Cards Against Humanity in states like ours you get a message calling it “a theocratic hellscape where humans are forced to carry unwanted pregnancies by threat of imprisonment” — and they donate to abortion funds here. https://t.co/QwqWRUgA5a

[Memphis Police Dept @MEM_PoliceDept]

UPDATE: the vehicle of interest has been located and a male who was occupying the vehicle has been detained. Eliza Fletcher has not been located. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information should call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.

[Sharyn Blum @sleepyknave]

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The federal government has announced that the USPS program for free rapid tests will be ending on Friday Sept 2.

Anyone who hasn't placed their maximum number of orders needs to do so in the next 6 days.

Order your rapid home test kits here:
https://t.co/nPzdDqClEg

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[Elizabeth Warren @SenWarren]

Overdraft fees can often mean the difference between buying groceries or making rent for America’s most vulnerable families. The Senate should pass my and @SenBooker’s bill to stop giant banks from making billions off abusive overdraft practices.
https://t.co/Ujxu3wxabP

[MS NOW @MSNOWNews]

"Bring it on!" Sen. Warren says to Republican critics of Pres. Biden's student loan forgiveness program. "The people who are being helped here, 42% of them don't even have a college diploma."

[Elizabeth Warren @ewarren]

We got here because we fought for it—because we organized and raised our voices to #CancelStudentDebt, and because President Biden is committed to putting our government on the side of working people.

[Elizabeth Warren @SenWarren]

Today is a day of joy and relief.

President Biden is cancelling up to $20,000 of federal student debt for as many as 43 million Americans — a powerful step to help rebuild the middle class.

This will be transformative for the lives of working people all across this country.

[The Tennessee Holler @TheTNHoller]

The @nytimes picks up the story of disgraced former speaker @GlenCasada (R-Franklin) and his chief of staff Cade Cothren getting arrested by the FBI and facing 20 counts.

@GovBillLee’s silence 11 hours later is deafening. 😬⏰
https://t.co/3vS6ZYphJ2

[Indivisible Guide ❌👑 @IndivisibleTeam]

Check out this detailed analysis of what's in the Inflation Reduction Act https://t.co/M9KgQSLz1j

[Elizabeth Warren @ewarren]

If we elect two more pro-choice, anti-filibuster Democrats to the U.S. Senate, and if we hold onto the House, we can protect abortion rights nationwide as early as January. If you can, chip in to directly support @TheOtherMandela & @JohnFetterman: https://t.co/K4cDaFNdMt

[Persist Tennessee @PersistTN]

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[NPR @NPR]

A federal judge says Starbucks must rehire seven Memphis employees that supported a union. The first Starbucks union was formed in Buffalo, N.Y. a year ago, launching what has since become a nationwide organizing campaign. https://t.co/NMwGO8NIU7

[Elizabeth Warren @ewarren]

I visited the picket line at this Boston Starbucks to show my support and hear from workers on the front lines of this fight. Here’s what they want everyone to know.