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Raise the minimum wage.
Legalize marijuana.
Cancel student debt.
Pass Medicare for All.Defund the Pentagon budget.Poverty isn’t a choice — but funding endless wars and giving tax breaks to the wealthy are.Nearly 100 years ago, a self-sufficient African-American neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma known as “Black Wall Street” was destroyed. An estimated 300 people were murdered in racially-motivated attacks. We cannot let ourselves forget this painful history.Repeat after me: housing is a human right and public health issue.When I got my abortion Roe v. Wade didn’t exist. I had to travel to Juárez, Mexico with $200 to a back-alley clinic.Happy Monday. Abolish ICE.Thank you, Shirley Chisolm.Shirley Chisholm is often remembered for being the first African American woman elected to Congress. But she should also be remembered for what she accomplished. She was instrumental in creating the national school lunch program, expanding food stamps, and establishing WIC.Raising the minimum wage to $15 would lift 900,000 people out of poverty.
Tell me how that’s not relief?🗣️ Trump 🗣️ does 🗣️ not 🗣️ have 🗣️ Constitutional 🗣️ authority 🗣️ to 🗣️ go 🗣️ to 🗣️ war 🗣️ with 🗣️ Iran.I've got 99 problems and Mitch is every one of them.Shirley Chisholm is often remembered for being the first African American woman elected to Congress. But she should also be remembered for what she accomplished. She was instrumental in creating the national school lunch program, expanding food stamps, and establishing WIC.Can we take a moment to celebrate @KamalaHarris for making history as the first Black and South Asian woman to take the vice presidential debate stage? 💪🏿My heart has never been more full. Today, I tie the knot with the most wonderful man I’ve ever met, Rev. Dr. Clyde W. Oden Jr. I look forward to welcoming Clyde as my newest constituent and introducing him to you as my kind and loving husband. Happy New Year’s Eve!It’s a good day to abolish ICE.Thanks for the shoutout, @BernieSanders. I've spent my entire career fighting to repeal the Authorization for the Use of Military Force and I'm not about to stop now. It's more important than ever that Congress reassert our Constitutional authority to declare war and peace.Mitch McConnell’s Stimulus plan:
$0 for unemployment,
$0 food assistance
$0 for rental and mortgage relief
Nothing..@AOC is right, we have an expiration date when it comes to climate change. The @UN’s newest report gives us 12 years to turn things around before environmental catastrophe. We need to take climate change seriously. Now.It would be an honor to fill Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’s role in the Senate. I know Gov. Gavin Newsom will pick the person he believes best represents California.Keep saying her name.
Breonna Taylor.The next time we cast a vote with such permanent consequences, I pray I am not alone.
But if I am, then so be it. I will always fight for the people. https://twitter.com/LalehKhalili/status/1426966484899794947…You deserve free health care.Wear a mask. Wash your hands. End corporate welfare.There would be no Democratic Party without African American women. It’s time we have one as our Vice President.If we reduced our Pentagon budget, we could redirect the money toward anti-poverty programs, education, AND coronavirus researchToday is a great day to abolish the filibuster.Health care should not be tied to employment. It should be guaranteed to everyone — no questions asked.420-1.
On this day in 2001, I was the only member of Congress to vote no on the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF).
We’ve seen the dangerous consequences the AUMF has caused and it’s past time to take the power of declaring war out of a single person’s hands.Legalize cannabis, expunge records for nonviolent crimes, and invest in Black and brown entrepreneurs.Congratulations on a hard-fought victory @AOC! You are inspiring young people to lead and fight for a future that is theirs.Health care is a human right and should not be tied to employment. Now seems like a great time to pass Medicare for All.I am thrilled to endorse @kamalaharris for our next President of these United States. She has dedicated her life to the pursuit of equality, fairness, and dignity for all. I know Kamala will be a president truly of the people, by the people, and for the people.Housing is a human right. Pass it on.A majority of student borrowers are low-income, working class, or people of color.
Cancel student debt.More people are arrested for marijuana than for all other violent crimes combined. Marijuana has long been a driving force for mass incarceration in this country and I’m fighting to end it.Now seems like a great time for #MedicareForAll.Raise the wage.
Legalize marijuana.
Make college free.
Pass Medicare for All.As always, proud to be by your side, @KamalaHarris. Congratulations on making history and leading us toward a transformative future.Not all women get periods and not everyone who gets a period is a woman. Inclusion matters.Losing a job should not lead to anyone losing their health care.Shirley ran so Kamala could win.A reminder that there would be no Democratic Party without African American women.The student debt crisis has now reached more than $1.6 trillion.
Cancel it.Thank you @BernieSanders. Every day since then I’ve been proud of my vote and I’m glad to see more and more people committed to stopping endless war for good. We must work together to overturn the AUMF.
https://twitter.com/alexisgoldstein/status/1207872954190704640/video/1…Birth control is health care. Pass it on.I believe in:
— Health care as a human right
— Climate action
— The power of a living wage
— Accessible education for all
— Equality and justice
If you’re with me, then we’re in this fight together.No war with Iran.Should Congress legalize cannabis?
The only correct answer is: YesMr. President — The Pentagon does not need an additional $13 billion in funding, on top of the $740 billion already allocated. Let’s spend that money on housing assistance, health care programs, and climate solutions.Legalizing cannabis is not just popular, it’s the right thing to do. Pass it on.The Pentagon had a robust $725 billion budget for 2020. This year, with @AOC and Rep @MarkPocan, we propose a $25 billion cut to that budget.
Let’s spend that $$$ on healthcare for all, a minimum wage increase, and continued aid for those who need it the most.Today I am proud to announce my candidacy for U.S. Senate. I’ve never backed down from doing what’s right. And I never will. Californians deserve a strong, progressive leader who has delivered real change.
#BarbaraLeeSpeaksForMeI know firsthand what life was like without Roe v. Wade but most young people don’t—and they shouldn’t have to.
We can’t go back. We need to organize, organize, organize and pass the #WHPA.Happy Tuesday! Cancel student loan debt.An entire generation of students will be graduating during a recession with skyrocketing student loan debt.
Cancel it.Happy birthday, @AOC! Thanks to your commitment to climate justice, we are setting the framework for bold, progressive climate policy. #GreenNewDealIt's been 19 years since I cast the only vote in Congress against the overly broad AUMF, which gave presidents blank checks for endless war.
As we hurtle toward potential war with Iran, I maintain that force is not the answer. Add your name if you agree. https://barbaralee.cp.bsd.net/page/signup/sign-your-name-no-war-with-iran_tw…Let’s be clear: this is *not* normal. An independent press is vital to a functioning democracy.Call it what it is: Systemic racism is a public health crisis.I’m humbled and honored by this article. While I work to fight for progressive change in Congress, there’s no better time than now for us to send a Black woman Vice President to the White House.Expand SNAP benefits to all struggling families.In a 24 hour news cycle, we cannot forget what we’re fighting for — Medicare for All, reproductive freedom, climate action, and justice for all.RT if you’re proudly pro-choice.I’ve never regretted my NO vote, even with all the death threats. I knew it would be used to establish the framework for forever wars, and that’s not something members of Congress should ever tolerate.I knew for many Black women and girls septic abortions were a leading cause of death. I was fearful and worried, but thankfully I survived.Dear Mr. President: keep Oakland out of your mouth.In what world does it make sense to ban abortion, limit contraceptives, and deny students sex education, all while depriving young mothers of the necessary resources to live successful lives? The pro-life movement is nothing but hypocrisy.We are in the middle of an unprecedented public health crisis.
Pay people to stay home.Deportations do not keep us safe.
Endless wars do not keep us safe.
Militarized police and more weapons do not keep us safe.I hated politics until I met Shirley Chisholm. After she scolded me for not being registered to vote, she inspired me to work on her 1972 presidential campaign and eventually run for office myself. I'm forever grateful for her mentorship. I would not be here without her.Medicare for All isn’t just some progressive pipe dream. Our current system is expensive and frustrating for too many families. We won’t stop fighting until health care is a fundamental right for everyone — not just the wealthy.Don’t let this circus of a White House distract you from what we’re fighting for: a living wage, affordable housing, free education, and quality health care for all.No one should be evicted because they can’t afford rent after losing their job during an unprecedented global pandemic. Period.There is no military solution in Afghanistan.
Every resource we have must be allocated to getting people out safely. That means issuing visas and accepting refugees with open arms.It’s past time to cut our Pentagon budget and put that money toward anti-poverty programs.Let’s be clear: the climate crisis is the defining issue of our lifetimes. We cannot wait any longer to act.Young people, always remember that you have the power to change this country if you show up to vote. Don’t underestimate yourselves.The typical employee at McDonald’s would have to work for more than 2,000 years to earn what the company’s CEO received last year.
That's absurd!
I’m proud to introduce the Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act with @BernieSanders and @RashidaTlaib.
It's time to pay workers or pay up.18 years ago, I was the lone vote against the 2001 AUMF. 420-1 is an intimidating number but I stood by my vote. The AUMF gave the president a blank check to attack anyone involved in 9/11 without regard.
To this day, the AUMF has waged unchecked endless war. Time to repeal it.I am proud to introduce this legislation w/ @AyannaPressley @RashidaTlaib to release incarcerated individuals during the pandemic to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
This virus should not be a death sentence for incarcerated individuals, corrections staff or their families.Housing is a right.
A living wage is a right.
Voting is a right.
Reproductive health is a right.
Don’t let the Republican Party convince you otherwise.Black is still beautiful. #CROWNActGuess which country doesn’t have universal health care?
We need Medicare for All.I was the lone vote against the 2001 AUMF that gave presidents blank checks for endless wars. 19 years later and Trump has the authority to attack anyone anywhere. It has to stop.
Repeal the 2001 AUMF.We owe @staceyabrams a lifetime of gratitude and recognition for changing the political landscape by fighting voter suppression and electrifying voters in Georgia and beyond.
Thank you, Stacey.No one is above the law — not even law enforcement.
End qualified immunity.Us women of color in Congress need to stick together. Always proud to work alongside @RashidaTlaib. 💪🏿It’s always wonderful to run into my former intern @brotherjones_—a true partner in progress!Happy Tuesday. Abortion access is health care.Love headlines like this! Strong women of color like @IlhanMN are front and center in the fight for justice. #IStandWithIlhanOmarDon’t forget that behind every movement for justice, freedom, and equality are African American women leading the fight.No one should have to put off a doctor’s visit because they cannot afford it — especially during a pandemic. Now more than ever, we need #MedicareForAll.I remember the days of back-alley abortions. And we must never return to those dark times. I’m working with my sisters in Congress @AOC and @AyannaPressley to #BeBoldEndHyde.Repeat after me: Climate justice is a racial justice issue.Barbara Lee and Progressive Members of Congress Endorse Joe Biden for President:
“We are proud to announce our endorsement of @JoeBiden. As strong progressives who supported different or no candidates during the primary, we recognize that the future of our democracy is at stake.Address the climate crisis at the presidential debates.Excited to announce I’m running for House Democratic Caucus Chair. My candidacy is based on three beliefs: the strength of our caucus lies in our diversity, we are at our best when everyone has the opportunity to contribute, and we must work to improve the lives of all people.Always remember: there would be no Democratic Party without African American women.Only two more days until the California primary! Let me know your plan vote in the replies ⤵️
Raise the minimum wage.
Legalize marijuana.
Cancel student debt.
Pass Medicare for All.Defund the Pentagon budget.Poverty isn’t a choice — but funding endless wars and giving tax breaks to the wealthy are.Nearly 100 years ago, a self-sufficient African-American neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma known as “Black Wall Street” was destroyed. An estimated 300 people were murdered in racially-motivated attacks. We cannot let ourselves forget this painful history.Repeat after me: housing is a human right and public health issue.When I got my abortion Roe v. Wade didn’t exist. I had to travel to Juárez, Mexico with $200 to a back-alley clinic.Happy Monday. Abolish ICE.Thank you, Shirley Chisolm.Shirley Chisholm is often remembered for being the first African American woman elected to Congress. But she should also be remembered for what she accomplished. She was instrumental in creating the national school lunch program, expanding food stamps, and establishing WIC.Raising the minimum wage to $15 would lift 900,000 people out of poverty.
Tell me how that’s not relief?🗣️ Trump 🗣️ does 🗣️ not 🗣️ have 🗣️ Constitutional 🗣️ authority 🗣️ to 🗣️ go 🗣️ to 🗣️ war 🗣️ with 🗣️ Iran.I've got 99 problems and Mitch is every one of them.Shirley Chisholm is often remembered for being the first African American woman elected to Congress. But she should also be remembered for what she accomplished. She was instrumental in creating the national school lunch program, expanding food stamps, and establishing WIC.Can we take a moment to celebrate @KamalaHarris for making history as the first Black and South Asian woman to take the vice presidential debate stage? 💪🏿My heart has never been more full. Today, I tie the knot with the most wonderful man I’ve ever met, Rev. Dr. Clyde W. Oden Jr. I look forward to welcoming Clyde as my newest constituent and introducing him to you as my kind and loving husband. Happy New Year’s Eve!It’s a good day to abolish ICE.Thanks for the shoutout, @BernieSanders. I've spent my entire career fighting to repeal the Authorization for the Use of Military Force and I'm not about to stop now. It's more important than ever that Congress reassert our Constitutional authority to declare war and peace.Mitch McConnell’s Stimulus plan:
$0 for unemployment,
$0 food assistance
$0 for rental and mortgage relief
Nothing..@AOC is right, we have an expiration date when it comes to climate change. The @UN’s newest report gives us 12 years to turn things around before environmental catastrophe. We need to take climate change seriously. Now.It would be an honor to fill Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’s role in the Senate. I know Gov. Gavin Newsom will pick the person he believes best represents California.Keep saying her name.
Breonna Taylor.The next time we cast a vote with such permanent consequences, I pray I am not alone.
But if I am, then so be it. I will always fight for the people. https://twitter.com/LalehKhalili/status/1426966484899794947…You deserve free health care.Wear a mask. Wash your hands. End corporate welfare.There would be no Democratic Party without African American women. It’s time we have one as our Vice President.If we reduced our Pentagon budget, we could redirect the money toward anti-poverty programs, education, AND coronavirus researchToday is a great day to abolish the filibuster.Health care should not be tied to employment. It should be guaranteed to everyone — no questions asked.420-1.
On this day in 2001, I was the only member of Congress to vote no on the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF).
We’ve seen the dangerous consequences the AUMF has caused and it’s past time to take the power of declaring war out of a single person’s hands.Legalize cannabis, expunge records for nonviolent crimes, and invest in Black and brown entrepreneurs.Congratulations on a hard-fought victory @AOC! You are inspiring young people to lead and fight for a future that is theirs.Health care is a human right and should not be tied to employment. Now seems like a great time to pass Medicare for All.I am thrilled to endorse @kamalaharris for our next President of these United States. She has dedicated her life to the pursuit of equality, fairness, and dignity for all. I know Kamala will be a president truly of the people, by the people, and for the people.Housing is a human right. Pass it on.A majority of student borrowers are low-income, working class, or people of color.
Cancel student debt.More people are arrested for marijuana than for all other violent crimes combined. Marijuana has long been a driving force for mass incarceration in this country and I’m fighting to end it.Now seems like a great time for #MedicareForAll.Raise the wage.
Legalize marijuana.
Make college free.
Pass Medicare for All.As always, proud to be by your side, @KamalaHarris. Congratulations on making history and leading us toward a transformative future.Not all women get periods and not everyone who gets a period is a woman. Inclusion matters.Losing a job should not lead to anyone losing their health care.Shirley ran so Kamala could win.A reminder that there would be no Democratic Party without African American women.The student debt crisis has now reached more than $1.6 trillion.
Cancel it.Thank you @BernieSanders. Every day since then I’ve been proud of my vote and I’m glad to see more and more people committed to stopping endless war for good. We must work together to overturn the AUMF.
https://twitter.com/alexisgoldstein/status/1207872954190704640/video/1…Birth control is health care. Pass it on.I believe in:
— Health care as a human right
— Climate action
— The power of a living wage
— Accessible education for all
— Equality and justice
If you’re with me, then we’re in this fight together.No war with Iran.Should Congress legalize cannabis?
The only correct answer is: YesMr. President — The Pentagon does not need an additional $13 billion in funding, on top of the $740 billion already allocated. Let’s spend that money on housing assistance, health care programs, and climate solutions.Legalizing cannabis is not just popular, it’s the right thing to do. Pass it on.The Pentagon had a robust $725 billion budget for 2020. This year, with @AOC and Rep @MarkPocan, we propose a $25 billion cut to that budget.
Let’s spend that $$$ on healthcare for all, a minimum wage increase, and continued aid for those who need it the most.Today I am proud to announce my candidacy for U.S. Senate. I’ve never backed down from doing what’s right. And I never will. Californians deserve a strong, progressive leader who has delivered real change.
#BarbaraLeeSpeaksForMeI know firsthand what life was like without Roe v. Wade but most young people don’t—and they shouldn’t have to.
We can’t go back. We need to organize, organize, organize and pass the #WHPA.Happy Tuesday! Cancel student loan debt.An entire generation of students will be graduating during a recession with skyrocketing student loan debt.
Cancel it.Happy birthday, @AOC! Thanks to your commitment to climate justice, we are setting the framework for bold, progressive climate policy. #GreenNewDealIt's been 19 years since I cast the only vote in Congress against the overly broad AUMF, which gave presidents blank checks for endless war.
As we hurtle toward potential war with Iran, I maintain that force is not the answer. Add your name if you agree. https://barbaralee.cp.bsd.net/page/signup/sign-your-name-no-war-with-iran_tw…Let’s be clear: this is *not* normal. An independent press is vital to a functioning democracy.Call it what it is: Systemic racism is a public health crisis.I’m humbled and honored by this article. While I work to fight for progressive change in Congress, there’s no better time than now for us to send a Black woman Vice President to the White House.Expand SNAP benefits to all struggling families.In a 24 hour news cycle, we cannot forget what we’re fighting for — Medicare for All, reproductive freedom, climate action, and justice for all.RT if you’re proudly pro-choice.I’ve never regretted my NO vote, even with all the death threats. I knew it would be used to establish the framework for forever wars, and that’s not something members of Congress should ever tolerate.I knew for many Black women and girls septic abortions were a leading cause of death. I was fearful and worried, but thankfully I survived.Dear Mr. President: keep Oakland out of your mouth.In what world does it make sense to ban abortion, limit contraceptives, and deny students sex education, all while depriving young mothers of the necessary resources to live successful lives? The pro-life movement is nothing but hypocrisy.We are in the middle of an unprecedented public health crisis.
Pay people to stay home.Deportations do not keep us safe.
Endless wars do not keep us safe.
Militarized police and more weapons do not keep us safe.I hated politics until I met Shirley Chisholm. After she scolded me for not being registered to vote, she inspired me to work on her 1972 presidential campaign and eventually run for office myself. I'm forever grateful for her mentorship. I would not be here without her.Medicare for All isn’t just some progressive pipe dream. Our current system is expensive and frustrating for too many families. We won’t stop fighting until health care is a fundamental right for everyone — not just the wealthy.Don’t let this circus of a White House distract you from what we’re fighting for: a living wage, affordable housing, free education, and quality health care for all.No one should be evicted because they can’t afford rent after losing their job during an unprecedented global pandemic. Period.There is no military solution in Afghanistan.
Every resource we have must be allocated to getting people out safely. That means issuing visas and accepting refugees with open arms.It’s past time to cut our Pentagon budget and put that money toward anti-poverty programs.Let’s be clear: the climate crisis is the defining issue of our lifetimes. We cannot wait any longer to act.Young people, always remember that you have the power to change this country if you show up to vote. Don’t underestimate yourselves.The typical employee at McDonald’s would have to work for more than 2,000 years to earn what the company’s CEO received last year.
That's absurd!
I’m proud to introduce the Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act with @BernieSanders and @RashidaTlaib.
It's time to pay workers or pay up.18 years ago, I was the lone vote against the 2001 AUMF. 420-1 is an intimidating number but I stood by my vote. The AUMF gave the president a blank check to attack anyone involved in 9/11 without regard.
To this day, the AUMF has waged unchecked endless war. Time to repeal it.I am proud to introduce this legislation w/ @AyannaPressley @RashidaTlaib to release incarcerated individuals during the pandemic to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
This virus should not be a death sentence for incarcerated individuals, corrections staff or their families.Housing is a right.
A living wage is a right.
Voting is a right.
Reproductive health is a right.
Don’t let the Republican Party convince you otherwise.Black is still beautiful. #CROWNActGuess which country doesn’t have universal health care?
We need Medicare for All.I was the lone vote against the 2001 AUMF that gave presidents blank checks for endless wars. 19 years later and Trump has the authority to attack anyone anywhere. It has to stop.
Repeal the 2001 AUMF.We owe @staceyabrams a lifetime of gratitude and recognition for changing the political landscape by fighting voter suppression and electrifying voters in Georgia and beyond.
Thank you, Stacey.No one is above the law — not even law enforcement.
End qualified immunity.Us women of color in Congress need to stick together. Always proud to work alongside @RashidaTlaib. 💪🏿It’s always wonderful to run into my former intern @brotherjones_—a true partner in progress!Happy Tuesday. Abortion access is health care.Love headlines like this! Strong women of color like @IlhanMN are front and center in the fight for justice. #IStandWithIlhanOmarDon’t forget that behind every movement for justice, freedom, and equality are African American women leading the fight.No one should have to put off a doctor’s visit because they cannot afford it — especially during a pandemic. Now more than ever, we need #MedicareForAll.I remember the days of back-alley abortions. And we must never return to those dark times. I’m working with my sisters in Congress @AOC and @AyannaPressley to #BeBoldEndHyde.Repeat after me: Climate justice is a racial justice issue.Barbara Lee and Progressive Members of Congress Endorse Joe Biden for President:
“We are proud to announce our endorsement of @JoeBiden. As strong progressives who supported different or no candidates during the primary, we recognize that the future of our democracy is at stake.Address the climate crisis at the presidential debates.Excited to announce I’m running for House Democratic Caucus Chair. My candidacy is based on three beliefs: the strength of our caucus lies in our diversity, we are at our best when everyone has the opportunity to contribute, and we must work to improve the lives of all people.Always remember: there would be no Democratic Party without African American women.Only two more days until the California primary! Let me know your plan vote in the replies ⤵️
