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CEO @wateringholemed , @CNN Commentator @HarvardIOP Fellow Former @JoeBiden campaign/transition @civilrightsorg Obama WH, Educator 📚

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Ashley Allison
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I will not both sides Jan 6th, call a thing a thing. Period. Because…we see you! #cnn #2024
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Things that won’t stop #COVID19 : -Racism -Xenophobia -Hate -Attacking the media Things that WILL help contain #COVID19 : -Science -Physical distancing -Testing -Innovation
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No need to call names - I’ll activate my vocabulary of adjectives… Dishonest, disingenuous, and disrespectful is how I see #JDVance #2024 #CNN
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Trayvon Martin should be alive.
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I caught myself before I cursed…but I said what I said!
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Allison: It is disenfranchising North Carolina voters right now that they believe they could start voting today, and they are not…
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I’ve never shared this photo. It was taken 2/13/19 at the Biden’s home. I met with Biden, Dr. B, and his senior advisors for several hours prior to his announcement running for President of the US. Seems fitting to say, thank you sir! Thank you! #DNC2024
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When I tell you I felt my grandmother in this moment…❤️❤️Grandmere!
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Allison: Just because you talk so much doesn’t make you right…
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Happy birthday to the President-elect! 61 days until we get to call you President @JoeBiden !!
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My latest verbal duel with Scott! Trump botched #covid and #McConnell helped #republicans pack the court. #CNN #2024
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Woowee! It’s the inconsistency for me. No to political violence! Also, no to revisionist history! #CNN #2024
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Sometimes, I have to throw that last jab at Scott. His former boss (Pres. Bush) didn’t even come to the #RNC and his other boss (Sen. McConnell) got boo’d. Tonight, @joebiden will pass the torch to @kamalaharris @kamalahq #DNC #AshleyDNC
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No election is too small. ALL elections matter and have the potential to shape how we become a more inclusive nation. Today, Lewiston, Maine elected the first Somali American to its city council. Congratulations to Safiya Khalid! #ElectionNight
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The good ole don’t make this about race response…
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Taylor: Just speaking as a dude, right? A country guy. I'm just telling you right now. I mean, I talked to lots of guys. I’m a bro. So when you talk to people, no one's looking at her and saying this is the strong leader
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Okay, now I have entered the chat. Either you have no understanding of our country’s history or you just don’t care and are intentionally using racist and derogatory terms to describe two Black men @MichaelEDyson and @keithboykin And, your and our @VP Unacceptable! Do better!
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These boys were so easily triggered.
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I expect more from you, @CNN . This is exactly the problem. So many women of color called for impeachment long before the “badasses” did. . @RepMaxineWaters led the way but people called her a problem, a radical. They wanted her silenced.
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These five freshman congresswomen changed history by becoming unlikely leaders on impeachment.
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For the entire week, there have been new attacks towards VP @KamalaHarris , her chief of staff, and her team. Those attacks are riddled with misogyny and racism. A thread…
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Virginia State Senate flipped! Kentucky governor flipped! First Muslim woman ( @Hashmi4Va ) elected to serve in the Virginia Senate! KEEP SHOWING UP. #ElectionNight
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Sacrifice. Hard work. Dedication. Honored to work alongside so many phenomenal Black women to get @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris elected. @Essence
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For the first time in U.S. history, the President is backed by two female leaders. #SOTU #WomensHistoryMonth
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Happy birthday, Ahmaud. #AhmaudArbery should be turning 26 today. Arrest or no arrest of those men, he will never get the justice he deserves. We will fight for him every day. #JusticeForAhmaudArbery #IRunWithMaud
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"I want to be recalled as one who squared my shoulders in the service of Black women, as one who made us walk taller and envision greater for ourselves." Thank you for all that you did for Black women. You will inspire Black women and girls for generations to come. #CicelyTyson
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I worked hard to get Joe Biden elected and I’m proud of my work. But I will never take for granted the role activists played in 2020 and every great fight for justice. So I spoke my truth!
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"I took offense to it and a lot of people have." @ashleyrallison , the former national coalitions director for the Biden 2020 campaign, responds to the White House statement defending President Biden's abortion response and blasting "out of step" activists. @CNNSotu #CNNSOTU
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Health care is a HUMAN RIGHT.
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Proud to do my part and ready to win. This is too big not to be in the arena, and I never back down from a fight. Thankful for this opportunity, @joebiden Let’s GO!
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NEW: “ @ashleyrallison , a veteran of the Obama White House...is joining the Biden campaign as national coalitions director. Her deputy will be @JasonRodrgz , who served as the national deputy Latino vote director for Hillary Clinton in 2016”
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This post will probably be disappeared. I’m critical of @elonmusk and how he is platforming #Trump in tonight’s interview on X @cnn #disappearedbyX
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Congressman John Lewis once said “Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic.” What makes you hopeful? Seriously. Share it! If you’re like me, you could use a few reasons to keep your head up. Here are 50 reasons to stay hopeful from the past 3+ years.
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Yesterday I spoke what many voters of color have been feeling. So much is at stake so get it together folks. Today, I launched a media company a place where people also speak truth to power. If you like what I said on CNN last night, you can find more @wateringholemed
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I Do!
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Jennings: Why isn’t he running? Allison: Because he’s too old. The same reason Donald Trump shouldn’t be running.
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#BreonnaTaylor should be alive today. Like #AhmaudArbery , she will never get the justice her life deserved. She was just 26. Please #SayHerName .
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I made it to Chicago… 1. Weird landing 2. Tested 3. More clothes And more! #AshleyDNC #DNC2024
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Today is for little black girls who rarely see people who look like them in positions of power, especially in government. Tomorrow is for the American people because EVERYONE will benefit from #JusticeKetanjiBrownJackson ’s seat on the #SupremeCourt !
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We are living in a world where we have a choice. Not to chose hate or sexism or divisiveness. This is personal to me. #2024 #cnn
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Some professional news: I'm excited to join the @CNN family as a political commentator. With everything going on in our country, I'm humbled and honored to be able to share my perspective.
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Ok @PeteButtigieg !! Not taking the moment for self but calling out the real situation!
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On Bill Maher, Secretary of Transportation @PeteButtigieg talks about @JDVance1 : “I know a lot of guys like JD Vance…they say whatever they need to say to get ahead.” He then compares Vance to his former home state Governor Mike Pence. Buttigieg talks about Pence being an
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Hi Friends! I’m headed to the #DNC . I’ll be there in my #CNN and @wateringholemed capacity. In fact #WHM has a whole crew taping and creating so make sure you follow us on this app! Lots of content coming and I hope you stay engaged! Tell me what you want to see and I’ll try and
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This is @K_JeanPierre . She made history today being the first Black woman to stand behind that podium in 30 years. Karine is kind, genuine, brilliant, and someone I am lucky to call a friend! So proud of her!
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THANK YOU, POLL WORKERS!
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Regardless of what happens... #BLACKLIVESMATTER
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Your guy encouraged and defended Jan 6th…My guy feeds hungry kids. I’ll take @Tim_Walz everyday! #HarrisWalz #2024 #CNN
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In January he almost started a war. In February he fired Vindman and Sondland as retaliation. In March he failed to properly handle COVID-19 and spread racist rhetoric. In April he says use Lysol. BUT in November, we vote. Register and tell others!
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I said it before the debate and she executed… 1. Be yourself and use your voice ✅ 2. Make your plan clear ✅ 3. Prosecute the case your way ✅ 4. Draw the contrast ✅ #CNN #Debate2024
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Democrats didn't just NOT LOSE a Senate seat tonight, we picked one up and made history at the same damn time. Grassroots organizing works — period.
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An analysis of the Obama administration's lunch plan found the updates “had a positive and significant influence on nutritional quality”. Yet, the Trump administration just announced their plans to end it. On @MichelleObama ’s birthday. The pettiness of this administration...
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JUST IN: Trump administration announces plans to roll back Michelle Obama's school lunch rules on her birthday
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Last night I started to scroll through photos and found a few memories.  The first is from February 2012 in a campaign office for the 2012 re-elect in Columbus, OH. We worked so hard to get the office ready for the VP. I actually built the wall behind us.
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In DC, most former and current chiefs of staff are white men. The VP and her team are breaking that model. If that makes you feel uncomfortable or unreasonably scrutinize WOC leaders, that is on you. Not their leadership.
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If you are or have ever been a chief of staff, or if you hold a position of power in politics (particularly if you are a white man), now would be a great time to stand up for Black women and say “cut it out!”
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Sometimes you gotta… Welcome to the #2024election Tell me your story of when someone has underestimated you despite being qualified. Go!
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This is why representation matters. @linseydavis ’s first two questions were on young Black voters and criminal justice reform. Reminder that Davis is just the third Black woman ever to moderate a presidential debate. #QuestionsOnRacism #DemDebate #DemocraticDebate
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We could be a girl group! So happy to end the night with friends @kaitlancollins and @jasmineforus reflecting on @KamalaHarris acceptance speech. #CNN #DNC
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Our coverage before the historic interview on #CNN with @KamalaHarris and Gov. Walz
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My my my…NC Candidate for Gov and current Lt. Gov is exposed AGAIN! Not surprising but disgusting and hypocritical! But this is the current Republican Party… #CNN #2024
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Day 1 has begun…Early call time for 1 of 3 TV appearances. I’m giving pony today! Along with facts! Tune in #DNC #AshleyDNC
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#SayHerName ! Sandra Bland should be celebrating her 34th birthday today.
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Some will say this is about 2024. Maybe, but that is not the point for me. This is about how you support Black women leaders when it matters most. You don’t have to like the VP, her team, or her politics. But in this moment, here is where real allyship comes in.
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Women leaders, and especially Black women leaders, face unacceptable attacks and disrespect that are often too hard to even go into.
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“My ancestors built this country. They helped build the White House.... We're not running, we're not hiding. We're not allowing you to dominate us.” YES @JanelleMonae . In the face of suppression and racism, #AndStillIVote .
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THIS IS IMPORTANT: You have until 11:59pm Hawaii time to fill out the 2020 census. That’s 5:59am ET and 2:59am PT. This is it, fam. This is our last chance to secure funding and representation for our communities for the next 10 years. Go to . Do it now.
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Tonight was just a small taste of our very near future, America. We voted for justice. And justice is coming. For now we celebrate. And soon we get back to work. #BidenHarris2020
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Black women supported @RepMaxineWaters . We heeded her words. And we will not let her be erased. Impeachment is, once again, a continuation of this country's legacy of marginalizing Black and brown people and then erasing us from the history books.
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Once again, executives were threatened by a Black woman speaking up and showing up as her whole self. @itsgabrielleu has neva been scared. The entertainment world is better because of her. #BoycottAGT
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On a jog. In his own neighborhood. 25 years old. Murdered. We demand justice. #AhmaudArbery
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I've said it before and I'll say it again: 👏🏾 do 👏🏾 not 👏🏾underestimate 👏🏾 grassroots 👏🏾 organizing. It was a ten year strategy that got #Georgia to this #RunOff victory and it's time Democrats take that approach to turn every red state into battleground territory.
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This is what true courage looks like. Happy birthday, @RepJohnLewis .
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306. This is the power of coalitions. #BidenHarris2020
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Mitch McConnell is on the Senate floor giving a speech, after the trial (where he voted to acquit), condemning Trump’s actions. The best speech he could of given today was one word: GUILTY. So why didn’t you, @LeaderMcConnell ?
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It is official!! Turner Conoly Group is a black woman led social impact, strategy, and political consulting firm that sits at the intersection of policy, people, politics, and public-will, and develops solutions that are rooted in innovation, data, and lived-experience.
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Some encouraging news out of Florida this weekend and an important win for voting rights.
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5 things we practiced on Nov. 3, 2020 everyone should remember TONIGHT... 1.Have Patience 2.Let Every Vote Be Counted 3.Thank an Organizer Black Women 5.Believe in the Coalition #GA #Georgia
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This one hurts. He called me his sister and asked if I would consider him as a brother. Rest well my brother, rest well.
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She is tough and smart…the torch has been passed! #CNN #DNC Shout out to @IamMinyon for understanding the assignment and delivery and amazing convention!
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Ashley Allison
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Today marks 55 years since #BloodySunday . 55 years later, they are still trying to silence us, to scare us, to suppress us. We have a message for them: #AndStillIVote .
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This photo reminds me why the President-elect is called for this moment. I was asked to pull this meeting together on the Ebola crisis. We talked about how to get the crisis under control in Liberia, but also how to ensure it did not come to America and ravage our country.
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A timeline of the Trump administration’s rollbacks on civil and human rights c/o @civilrightsorg (Spoiler: it’s LONG)
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The Trump administration continues to turn back the clock on civil and human rights – and it's outrageous. The attacks are heartless and heartbreaking. And it's why we MUST continue to resist, organize, litigate, march, and fight for justice – together.
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Seeing the video of George Floyd’s murder was traumatic. Watching his family and friends grieve was traumatic. Reliving the incidents via the trial of the police officer who murdered him is traumatic. #GeorgeFloyd deserved better and must get justice!
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Today is the 47th anniversary of #RoeVWade . Keeping abortion safe and legal isn’t enough. We need to fight to make abortion accessible for ALL. The attacks on abortion access most directly impact Black and Brown people, people with low incomes, and LGBTQ people.
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As I see my timeline discussing the Chauvin verdict, I start to see another hashtag: #MakiahBryant . A 15 year old girl shot and killed by police in Columbus, OH. The cycle continues.
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She is qualified. She is deserving. And now she made history. @KristenClarkeJD was confirmed to lead the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice — the first Black woman to do so.
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VIRGINIA! The new legislation will establish Election Day as a holiday, remove the requirement that voters show a photo ID prior to casting a ballot and, expand early voting to be allowed 45 days before an election without a stated reason.
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam makes Election Day a holiday and expands early voting
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SAY HER NAME: #BreonnaTaylor
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1. #donaldtrump has a strategy - don’t be fooled 2. This hatred is old and sloppy - stinks and is messy 3. Don’t be a secret racist - be loud and proud with your hate so I know who you are 4. Want something other than racism and sexism but need an entry point - I’ll help you!
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When one community is under attack we must all come to their defense. Standing in solidarity with Asian American communities. #StopAsianHate
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@harrisonjaime Thank you sir!
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Our country would be lucky to have my former colleague @VanitaGuptaCR in the Justice Department. #ConfirmGupta
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Debate Eve! Too many thoughts to write…so watch this. #debate #CNN #2024
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Thank you for everything you have done Rev. Jackson! Well done sir! ✊🏿🙏🏿❤️ #DNC
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@ashleyrallison talks about the how deeply moving it was to see @RevJJackson honored tonight. There are so many who have made tonight possible. #jessejackson #DNC2024CHICAGO
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No matter what this president says, no human being is illegal. No one. #SOTU
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“To heal we must remember.” - @JoeBiden #BidenHarrisInauguration
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@jemelehill Living rent free in his mind…
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@jeffstorobinsky Aw thanks Jeff!
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To the activists & advocates. The litigators & leaders. To those who stood in the gap during the last four years - Thank you! You ran to the hard work when our country needed you most. Thank you for your dedication and love of country. Today is a new day! #InaugurationDay
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. @EricHolder reminding senators that the recent wave of anti-voting laws is part of a long, long history of voter suppression. #ForThePeopleAct #S1
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“Why would you want to take away people’s health insurance just at the very moment they need it most?” — @BarackObama
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I will never let anyone take my power, peace, dignity or democracy. Thanks #Obama - for the reminder #DemConvention #DemocraticConvention
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She’s ready, and I’m READY. 9pm eastern time #VPDebate #KamalaHarris @KamalaHarris
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“History will remember those who were willing to speak truth to power. Yes, I called for Trump’s impeachment early. This is our country. Our foremothers and our forefathers shed their blood to build and defend this democracy. I refuse to have it undermined." — @RepMaxineWaters
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The “A” in Avengers was always for Auntie Maxine Waters. Thank you, @RepMaxineWaters , for being a true leader. Always.
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First take! Debate night 2024 #CNN
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