Aleksey Navalny was a fearless advocate for his beliefs who died unbroken by the tyranny he opposed. He fought corruption, inspired millions and never wavered in his insistence on free expression, the rule of law, and a Russia that is accountable to the people and not a dictator. He died in unyielding defense of his vision of a better future for his country - a vision, and a courageous example, that will never die.
Just left an event honoring a Black sorority and spoke of the need to unite against the rising tide of white supremacy, only to be confronted by Nazis marching through downtown Nashville.
This is exactly what my Republican colleagues hate speech is fostering and inviting.
The free world is sitting on €360 billion of Putins money parked in their bank accounts. It would be a crime to give this money back to this killer in Moscow. So Give this money to Ukraine. Now. You will feel good in doing so.
Alexei Navalny has been a hero for freedom – for the Russian people and all over the world.
It was a profound privilege to hear his wife, Yulia, today at the @MunSecConf. Her extraordinary poise and strength under horrific circumstances were an inspiration to us all.
This elderly Russian woman’s public rage at #Putin & his enablers channels the defiant spirit of Alexei #Navalny. She bravely refuses to be silenced & shouts painful truths. Like Navalny, she’d rather die than be a slave. 🙌 #FundUkraineNow
This is what I was talking about. An elderly woman admitted that Putin killed not only Navalny, but also Ukrainians and Russians.
She doesn’t understand why 140 million people can’t rise up and tell him to go. They can, but it’s easier not to. That’s why the war isn’t over yet.
The whole world lost a fearless champion of democracy and freedom in Alexei Navalny. Sending sympathy and solidarity to his friends, family and supporters.
History will record this staggering loss and the shocking human cost of Putin’s reign of terror and corruption.
Dear Yuliya, you and your family have bravely supported Alexei Navalny in his cause for so many years.
Today, we also bow our heads to the entire family.
Aleksey Navalny's courage will never be forgotten.
This tragedy – further proof of Putin's brutality – reminds us of the stakes of this moment.
Failure to support Ukraine against his vicious onslaught will never be forgotten.
Mr @SpeakerJohnson , Putin killed Navalny today. Navalny was my friend. He was a Christian, just like you & me. He believed in freedom, as I know you do. So please stop rewarding his killer. Give Ukrainians the weapons they need to reduce Putins slaughter of their people.
Alexei Navalny's message to the Russian people in case he is murdered. Recorded in 2022 before his return to Russia:
Never give up. The only reason Russians live in a dictatorship is because individuals do not realize the sheer collective strength of the people.
“By abandoning Ukraine in a fit of political incompetence, Americans will consent to the deaths of more Ukrainians…We will send a message to Russia and China too, reinforcing their belief that the U.S. is a degenerate, dying power.” @anneapplebaum
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What kind of INFECTION CONTROL do they have in migrant centers ?
We need clean air and infection control in all indoor public spaces and most especially those housing vulnerable groups, don’t we ? These issues are all related. You spread viruses, you don’t die. But people do.
‼️The UN Human Rights Committee has accepted our request for urgent interim measures regarding Navalny's disappearance. They have requested Russia to provide information on Navalny's whereabouts, state of health, and to urgently give him access to his lawyers.
@HighnessOphelia I recommend book Shadow Daughter: A Memoir of Estrangement by Harriet Brown. Helped me get clarity on relationship w/ my toxic mother & on spectrum of options, from no contact, to no contact except big family gatherings, to serial, temporary periods of estrangement. Best to you!
@RedWineBlueUSA’s local mom-led team organized w/ moms on the ground to stop extremist school board candidates in 25 OH schl districts.
Extremists lost 73% of their races in those districts (just like in PA)!
When mainstream moms organize, we win & we’re not going anywhere. 💃