55 years ago today, we were beaten, tear gassed, and trampled by horses. I thought I saw death. I thought I was going to die. I don't know how I made it back, but I know we cannot rest. We cannot become weary. We must keep pushing and pulling and find a way to get in the way.
'We do not want to recognize the level of poverty in this country, because if we did, it would be a national scandal.'
— @AOC on her Recognizing Poverty Act, which directs the government to finally acknowledge the real level of poverty in the U.S.
Finland will now give all new parents the same amount of leave — 164 days, paid — regardless of gender. Single parents will also have the right to use the parental leave quotas of both parents. https://t.co/zAD7QguLps
Today, I’m joining @RepAOC, @RepRashida, @Ilhan, @RepChuyGarcia, @repblumenauer & @RepJayapal to introduce the People’s Housing Platform, bold, progressive legislation that affirms the basic human right to affordable, safe, and decent housing. #TuneIn 🠮 https://t.co/7qW5aLxZwf
For those of you who didn’t live through the invasion of Iraq, here is what is about to happen:
1. There will be a MASSIVE propaganda push (by Republicans) to frame this act of war as a moral necessity and to act like anyone who opposes it is working for “the enemy.”
My account was suspended all day because of the tweet where I asked y’all to talk about your first experience being called the n-word. @TwitterSupport do you want to explain why black stories are inherently profane to you?
At the intersection of nationality, sex assignment, race, legal name, age, health, class, religion, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, politics, education, employment, service, dependents, and more
Jewish people are of many different nationalities.
The notion that a Jewish citizen of the United States (or a Jewish citizen of Germany) is of a different nationality than fellow Americans (or Germans) is lunacy.
Been there, done that.
Didn't end well.
https://t.co/N8VdX3sZU3
When it comes to access to safe potable water, race is still the biggest factor, according to a report that found that more than 2 million people in the U.S. and Puerto Rico don't have access to running water and basic indoor plumbing.
https://t.co/NrkcjtRe1z
At the intersection of nationality, sex assignment, race, legal name, ability, age, height, weight, class, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, politics, employment, service, recreation, and more
What an extraordinary example of using your platform.
“I’m not going to act like my whiteness has nothing to do with me standing before you now.”
Bravo @mPinoe!
I’m just getting word from my representatives that the NFL league office reached out to them about a workout in Atlanta on Saturday. I’ve been in shape and ready for this for 3 years, can’t wait to see the head coaches and GMs on Saturday.