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[Shana East @TheShanaEast]

.@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

[Shana East @TheShanaEast]

TONIGHT AT 7pm CDT, I’ll be speaking on the “Vote Your Values” panel repsresenting @IllinoisPPC alongside @RevDrBarber! You can watch the livestream then at: https://t.co/2j7UgAyKL6 #PoorPeoplesCampaign #UniteThePoor

[CHI 4 ProgressAction @Chi4ProgAction]

Insightful article with behind-the-scenes details about faux unity at the #DNC2020

[Shana East @TheShanaEast]

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

[Shana East @TheShanaEast]

I pledge to vote for @JoeBiden the second @iamcardib twerks on @JohnKasich #DemConvention

[Shana East @TheShanaEast]

Anyone still on the fence about whether we have fully achieved fascism?

[Shana East @TheShanaEast]

Was great talking to @TinaDesireeBerg about the un-democratic behind-the-scenes happenings at the #DNC. Check out the interview here:

[Shana East @TheShanaEast]

The #DNC just hosted a call for 4,000 delegates using a 300 capacity Zoom account--scheduled during the Biden/Harris announcement event. 🙄

[Shana East @TheShanaEast]

Kamala Harris is an excellent choice--she appeals to suburban white women that voted for Trump, who want to feel safe and not be called Becky #VPpick

[CHI 4 ProgressAction @Chi4ProgAction]

ICYMI (thread 👇🏽) #DNC2020

[Shana East @TheShanaEast]

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

[Shana East @TheShanaEast]

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

[CHI 4 ProgressAction @Chi4ProgAction]

More backstory on #DNC2020 Rules Committee shenanigans from Jeff Weaver et al. on today’s @TheDCSentinel podcast. Please check it out & amplify!

[Shana East @TheShanaEast]

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:

[CHI 4 ProgressAction @Chi4ProgAction]

You would think the party would move towards fully accessible, mail-in ballots as a rule (esp. considering #COVID19 ?)

[Shana East @TheShanaEast]

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

https://t.co/IXtcokNGz4

[CHI 4 ProgressAction @Chi4ProgAction]

ICYMI: Chicago activist @TheShanaEast was on @StatusCoup to discuss #DNC2020 shenanigans at the Rules Committee meeting last week. Please share! #Election2020 #1u #twill #NotMeUs

[Status Coup News @StatusCoup]

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)

[CHI 4 ProgressAction @Chi4ProgAction]

Local activist @TheShanaEast spoke to @JordanChariton of @StatusCoup about behind the scenes dealings on the #DNC2020 Rules Committee. A must watch!

[Shana East @TheShanaEast]

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)

[CHI 4 ProgressAction @Chi4ProgAction]

Important #DNC2020 meeting happening today! Please help spread the word:

[Shana East @TheShanaEast]

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

[CHI 4 ProgressAction @Chi4ProgAction]

And we need a Civilian Police Accountability Council too #CPACNow #BlackLivesMatter

[Shana East @TheShanaEast]

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:

[CHI 4 ProgressAction @Chi4ProgAction]

Send @TheShanaEast your ideas so she can take them to the #DNC2020! #Bernie2020 #NotMeUs #FeelTheBern

[Shana East @TheShanaEast]

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

[CHI 4 ProgressAction @Chi4ProgAction]

Good question

[Shana East @TheShanaEast]

Dear @LoriLightfoot—what happens to the unhoused after 9pm? #ChicagoProtests #Chicago #twill

[CHI 4 ProgressAction @Chi4ProgAction]

#NotMeUs in action on Belmont Ave. #MemorialDay #COVIDー19

[Shana East @TheShanaEast]

My way of honoring those we have lost on #MemorialDay this year #MemorialDayWeekend2020 #NotMeUs

[Illinois Poor People's Campaign @IllinoisPPC]

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