.@IllinoisPPC mobilized a car caravan in support of our #Wisconsin siblings today! 100s are gathered to condemn state violence, unite the poor & build the struggle for healthcare. We’ve been hurting 4 far too long & we won’t be silent anymore! #MedicaidMarch#PoorPeoplesCampaign
My article in @Truthout today details my experiences with so-called "unity" behind-the-scenes at this year's #DNC—which comes with the cost of disenfranchising working-class voters and stifling long-term growth of the Democratic Party. #DemConvention https://t.co/hQ9jDAJKE5
Larry Cohen forgot to mention his abstentions in voting for said “important reforms” to the Democratic Party Charter, or that Bernie’s camp pressured us to drop our amendments the night before the Rules Commitee meeting #DNC2020
Larry Cohen forgot to mention his abstentions in voting for said “important reforms” to the Democratic Party Charter, or that Bernie’s camp pressured us to drop our amendments the night before the Rules Commitee meeting #DNC2020
Thanks to @TheDCSentinel podcast for having me on today to discuss my experience (& various funny bizness) at the #DNC2020 Rules Committee last week. Check it out:
One great way to expand voter participation is to ensure elections are accessible to older adults, people with disabilities and families with children, as I proposed in my amendment to the #DNC2020 Rules Committee that was voted down 148 to 15
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We broke that @BernieSanders camp asked supporters on @DNC rules committee 2 drop their proposals bc Sanders @JoeBiden had struck deal 2 keep superdelegates on 2nd ballot in 2024.
Bernie-supporting rules committee member @TheShanaEast says the movement has been co-opted (thread)
Had the pleasure of speaking yesterday w/ @JordanChariton of @StatusCoup about my experience as a #DNC2020 Rules Committee member. Let me know your thoughts about my amendment: "Expanding Democracy by Increasing Voter Participation" that was voted down (see comments below)
TODAY at 2pm EDT / 1pm CDT / 11am PDT the #DNC2020 Platform Committee meeting will be livestreamed! Will debate over endorsement of #MedicareForAll ensue? More than 360 delegates have pledged not to support the platform w/out its inclusion. Watch & see: https://t.co/1Coh31qi7k
There have been two times during my lifetime that I was assaulted & the police became involved. And I am here to say #DefundThePolice because they are not there to protect or keep us safe. Hear me out:
I just received notification that I have been elected to serve on the #DNC2020 Rules Committee, representing the @BernieSanders campaign for #Illinois. What rules would you like to see the @DNC change or make permanent? #1u#twill#NotMeUs
TMRW 5/13 at 8pm! We will hear from Chicago Veterans for Peace's Natasha Erskine-- who will discuss her firsthand experience with the war economy, & reportbacks from impacted folks & frontline workers across IL. Join us! Register now: https://t.co/GAe655sB1W #PoorPeoplesCampaign