Our campaign, the only one not backed by billionaire interests, was also the first to get enough signatures from MA voters for ballot access (a 100% volunteer effort, no paid canvassers).
There should be a debate among all the candidates so the people of our state can see that they have options beyond the two-party system.
I am incredibly proud of Isra and everyone who made the trip to Cuba. They took tons of aid to make sure the people of Cuba knew that there are so many people across the world who stand in solidarity with them. Cuba has always sent aid to countries in need and has trained thousands of physicians across the world, including my childhood physician.
@israhirsi is more than just my daughter, she is a brilliant young leader who has always worked hard to advocate for a more just world. She inspires me and so many people with her leadership and dedication. I am forever fortunate to have her as my daughter but I am even more fortunate to know her as the unflinching justice warrior for justice she is.
#letcubalive
Service members: If you agree Trump’s war on Iran is wrong, you don’t have to participate. @CCW4COs can help you explore your options. Call 1-800-379-2679
Yesterday, a young new recruit called us saying he was leaving for Basic Training on Friday, but was disgusted by the Iran war. We discussed his options.
He just called his recruiter to tell him he changed his mind and wasn’t showing up tomorrow :)
I’m honored to have been appointed Executive Director of the Center on Conscience & War (@CCW4COs).
With the first US dead in another immoral war, more troops will be questioning their role. Our job is to find them, defend them, and help them come home.
https://t.co/Wgbu9GlXbr
EMERGENCY NATIONWIDE DAY OF ACTION TODAY, SAT. FEB 28 — STOP THE WAR WITH IRAN!
Trump and Israel are carrying out an unprovoked, illegal bombing of Iran. This war threatens to cause unthinkable death and destruction. Iran has not attacked the United States.
The people of this country reject another war for regime change and empire, a war which only serves the interests of a tiny elite and oil executives. Today, protests will take place in cities around the United States to oppose a new war with Iran.
A growing list of demonstrations will be updated at https://t.co/0Utpo8ns8k in the coming hours.
Initial sponsoring organizations of the day of protest include: ANSWER Coalition, National Iranian American Council, 50501, American Muslims for Palestine, The People’s Forum, Palestinian Youth Movement, and CODEPINK.
Today’s general strike is a direct challenge to ICE’s brutality.
We reject a system that terrorizes and dares to call it enforcement.
Your courage is inspiring the world. The power is with the people.
Solidarity with everyone striking.
"It is really important for us to take collective action."
U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) spoke to BT about why she’s joining the call for a nationwide shutdown this Friday, Jan. 30.
I’ve been in Minneapolis for the last 2 weeks and am inspired by the courage of the Somali community here. They are a big part of the call for the Jan 30 nationwide shutdown against ICE terror. They were thrilled to have the support of @Ilhan and @RepPressley to demand ICE out!
BT has confirmed anti-ICE high school walkouts in eight states, with organizers in Minnesota, Georgia and Ohio expecting it to be the largest day of student action yet.
Since Minnesota-based Somali and Black students issued the call for a general strike last night, they say it has been joined by the national protest organization 50501, CAIR, several higher education unions, the Union de Vecinos in Los Angeles, VC Defensa, the Poor People's Campaign of North Carolina and a range of immigrant, grassroots and faith-based organizations nationwide.
BREAKING: One day after the killing of Alex Pretti, and with a Senate vote looming about whether to renew funding for ICE, the student organizations that mobilized heavily for Friday’s massive “shutdown” in Minneapolis are calling for a repeat this Friday, “expanded” nationwide.
“In negative 10 degree weather, it was beautiful to see that turnout. Speaks to how important it felt to those people to have their voice heard, and in those elements.”
Steph Curry was in full support of the protests in Minneapolis.