So here we are. The GOP-controlled legislature has expelled the two Black Democratic legislators @brotherjones_ and @Justinjpearson but did not remove the white female legislator @VoteGloriaJ. So tell me how to process that because I know what it feels like. #TennesseeThree
Jones: If I'm expelled from here, I'll be back out there with the people every week demanding that you act. If you expel me, I will continue to show up because this issue is too important…
NOW: In the TN State Capitol in #Nashville, students FROM ALL OVER THE STATE gather and chant “FREE THE TENNESSEE THREE” and “YOU ARE FASCIST”, as State Reps. enter the House Floor.
THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE. Follow @AMarch4OurLives for more
Giving millions to people who already have billions has zero impact on the economy.
But for the most part, the cancelling of these debts will have a huge effect in terms of buying power by which the money will flow right back into the US economy.
Trump gave $2 billion taxpayer dollars to people who have more money than they can ever spend, and you didn’t see a SINGLE REPUBLICAN calling it unfair.
Abbott supporters crash one of Beto's town halls in central Texas.
It didn't go well.
“Unless we be annoyed or judge these Abbott people, let’s have a little sympathy; their candidate NEVER shows up to talk to them.” -- @BetoORourke, Next Texas Governor
Sometimes people give me shit for comparing the talking points of right-wing media and politicians to those of the KKK.
I want to say I’m sorry: they’re not comparable, they’re actually identical.