Dara Gaines, Ph.D.

Political Science Ph.D. | organizer and strategist | interested in Rural Black Politics but I'll argue about anything 🤷🏾‍♀️
D. Gaines Consulting, LLC 🌻

[Dara Gaines, Ph.D. @daragaines_]

“The strength of Black rural voters lies in their power on the state and local levels,”

Thank you to @aallyahpatrice for your diligence in covering rural Black America! Check out the work going on around the country to empower people outside of cities!

https://t.co/Obd99YoP5a

[HealthBegins @HealthBegins]

Every vote counts and these advocates are a huge part of that.

Why the Political Power of Black Rural Voters Is Often Invisible https://t.co/8Ykqr33sy4 by @aallyahpatrice via @CapitalBNews CC: @CynthiaLWallace @daragaines_ @paoloredtoblue @1aliquippa @aerodgers @harris4va

[Dara Gaines, Ph.D. @daragaines_]

Crazy that the voters of West Memphis had to take this to the Arkansas Supreme Court but this is a fantastic result 👏🏾👏🏾 now let's get out there and use these sites!

[AR Democrat-Gazette @ArkansasOnline]

BREAKING: The Arkansas Supreme Court handed down a ruling on Thursday that means West Memphis will have two early voting sites for the 2024 election — at Seventh Street Church of Christ and First Baptist Church. #ARNews #arpx #Election2024 #EarlyVote Stay tuned for more details!

[Dara Gaines, Ph.D. @daragaines_]

@GuillesHere Thank you!!

[Dara Gaines, Ph.D. @daragaines_]

What are y'all's top American National Government textbooks? I'm working on a course and I'm on the market for new material!

[DEACTIVATED @thrasherxy]

On almost every college campus, there is Black (& often LGBTQ) person chosen as the Palestine protest scapegoat. At UC Irvine, it’s Dr. Tiffany Willoughby-Herard. Of 10 defendants, her charges are most punitive. Please sign this letter of support. https://t.co/R0vOexItfm

[Dara Gaines, Ph.D. @daragaines_]

Grateful for the opportunity to chat with these insightful women! Let me know if I'm making sense to you.

Like & subscribe to the This World is Ours Podcast!

[This World Is Ours Podcast @worldisourspod]

It’s election season and we have Dr. @daragaines_ on the show breaking down all things election including Project 2025, Black women on the ballot and more.

Link to episode in thread.

#election #vote #podcast

[This World Is Ours Podcast @worldisourspod]

Do you have a voting plan?

[Dara Gaines, Ph.D. @daragaines_]

Can't wait to dig in to my newest pick-ups! @PkDPhD

[Gennie with a G @gennierdiaz]

@daragaines_ Good people at @GetLoudArkansas are taking it on. But the media needs to also get loud. So many people have no idea.

[Dara Gaines, Ph.D. @daragaines_]

But seriously. Who writes on voter suppression? Would that be legal studies? political science? Where do I start?

bc I need to get to work 😥

[Dara Gaines, Ph.D. @daragaines_]

So... Who's working on this mass "deregistration" going on in Arkansas??

Voter suppression is alive and well here in the Natural State 🫡

[philip lewis @Phil_Lewis_]

Maxine Waters said she was 22 when she saw Fannie Lou Hamer at the 1964 Democratic National Convention: "You know I've seen a lot in my lifetime"

[Dara Gaines, Ph.D. @daragaines_]

She brought Fitz out 🥹🥹🥹

[Democratic Party of Arkansas @ArkDems]

📍YOU ASKED & WE ANSWERED 🗣️

Head to https://t.co/e0Leo22XjW RIGHT NOW to order a yard sign, tee, sticker, and more!

We can’t wait to see Arkansans showing their support for @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz! Don’t forget to post a picture & tag us whenever you get your order! 👏

[jordyn is pro-abortion @_Jordynkiera]

‘Tis the szn to be nice to canvassers! Whether it’s a knock on your door, a call or a text, it is usually:
1. A real person on the other end
2. An unpaid volunteer
3. Again, a real person! With feelings!

Canvassing is hard & people are mean! Don’t be one of those people!

[Dara Gaines, Ph.D. @daragaines_]

Thank you @BlackCaucusAR for giving us a platform to learn and engage.

Grab your grandma's catalytic converter and a bottle of water! We've got work to do! ⛏️😅💪🏾

[Will Watson @willwatson]

Back on the road with the 🐐 of Arkansas relational organizating, @daragaines_. She’s talking Arkansas Block Captains and I finished ranting about a #BetterArkansas.

📈 Sign up to be a Block Captain: https://t.co/KoRriCyh7x

🚙 Chip in to our gas fund: https://t.co/ZCoZ79MFe7

[Dara Gaines, Ph.D. @daragaines_]

@willwatson @ArkDems LOL Will! We don't have a choice atp!