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Jesse Huseth for TN97

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Memphian gone politician. It’s time for Tennessee to get better representation. Former Candidate for Tennessee House District 97. www.JesseFor97.com

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Jesse Huseth for TN97 @jessefortn97.bsky.social · Nov 12

There are many reasons why I’m fighting for a better Memphis, and a better Tennessee. But for me, these three are the most important.

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Jesse Huseth for TN97 @jessefortn97.bsky.social · 4d

Nothing ends the work day (morning?) better than lunch with Gremlin #1!

Jesse Huseth for TN97 @jessefortn97.bsky.social · 5d

It really shouldn’t take a court order to get our government to feed the hungry, but here we are.

There has been enough agreement on both sides of the aisle to get this done, now hopefully the President and his administration will get back to the work of serving the people.

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Jesse Huseth for TN97 @jessefortn97.bsky.social · 7d

Vermont is doing its job.

Tennessee has the funds to extend SNAP benefits through the government shutdown, while House/Senate Dems are calling for a Special Session to get it done.

Gov. Lee, however, has decided feeding folks isn’t a priority.

It’s politics over people.

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eastmemphisdems @eastmemphisdems.bsky.social · Sep 18

Join us Tuesday, September 30th, as we welcome DA Steve Mulroy (@mulroyda.bsky.social) & Assessor Melvin Burgesss. We hope to see y’all then!

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eastmemphisdems @eastmemphisdems.bsky.social · Aug 14

Good morning. Throwback Thursday. Let’s Go!

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eastmemphisdems @eastmemphisdems.bsky.social · Aug 11

Thank you to everyone who attended & donated to our classroom supply drive! We have BOXES of school supplies going directly to Treadwell Elementary School classrooms.

Thank you to all of our sponsors that made this possible, our members that brought & cooked food, & all of our amazing volunteers.

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eastmemphisdems @eastmemphisdems.bsky.social · Aug 10

We’ll see y’all soon. We’ll kick off at 3pm and be here till sunset.

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eastmemphisdems @eastmemphisdems.bsky.social · Aug 8

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eastmemphisdems @eastmemphisdems.bsky.social · Aug 8

Thank you to our amazing host committee!

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Jesse Huseth for TN97 @jessefortn97.bsky.social · Aug 3

Hope to see y’all there!

eastmemphisdems @eastmemphisdems.bsky.social · Aug 3

Join us on Sunday, August 10th at 3pm at Jones Pond Pavilion in Shelby Farms for the East Memphis Democratic Club’s Summer Picnic and Classroom Supply Drive! We will accept donations of items or monetary donations. All proceeds will benefit Treadwell Elementary School.

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eastmemphisdems @eastmemphisdems.bsky.social · Jul 31

Huge thank you to TN State Representative Gabby Salinas for taking time from her busy schedule to chat with the East Memphis Democratic Club about immigrant rights and her experience as a newly elected official. Stay tuned for announcements on next month’s speaker.

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eastmemphisdems @eastmemphisdems.bsky.social · Jul 30

“Tennessee matters, Memphis matters, and this is just the beginning.” -DNC Vice-Chair Shasti Conrad (@shasti.bsky.social)

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eastmemphisdems @eastmemphisdems.bsky.social · Jul 26

Per capita over the last 15 years, Tennessee has lost the most rural hospitals due to our Republican State Legislature’s refusal to expand Medicaid. The loss of 9 additional hospitals would be devastating.

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Jesse Huseth for TN97 @jessefortn97.bsky.social · Jul 20

What a wonderful ceremony and reception!

Congratulations to the newly weds, @JustinJPearson.bsky.social and Oceana. May your lives be filled with joy and fulfillment.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · Jun 30

MEMPHIS COUNCILWOMAN JERRI GREEN: “With Tennessee having one of the highest poverty rates, this bill serves to only deepen the wealth gap for working families… 250,000 Tennesseans could lose health coverage…” @MarshaBlackburn @SenatorHagerty

www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...

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eastmemphisdems @eastmemphisdems.bsky.social · Jul 20

Join us this Thursday, July 29th, 6pm, at Cheffie's Café for our monthly meeting featuring State Representative Gabby Salinas. She’ll be discussing her first session as a State Legislator and issues concerning the immigrant community. We look forward to seeing y’all.

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eastmemphisdems @eastmemphisdems.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thank you so so much to Shahin Samiei of Tennessee Equality Project (@tnequality.bsky.social) for taking the time to talk to us Tuesday about advocacy and legislation affecting the LGBT community in Tennessee. Our next meeting will be Thursday, July 29th.

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eastmemphisdems @eastmemphisdems.bsky.social · Jun 23

Hope to see y’all tomorrow!

eastmemphisdems @eastmemphisdems.bsky.social · Jun 11

Join us Tuesday, June 24th, 6pm at Cheffie’s for our next meeting, as we welcome Shahin A. Samiei of @tnequality.bsky.social as our guest speaker.

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Jesse Huseth for TN97 @jessefortn97.bsky.social · Jun 23

Ya’ll means all!

Was honored to be given the opportunity to march with Moms Demand Action at the Pride Parade this weekend.

Thanks to everyone who reached out during and after the parade! It was great to speak with so many supporters.

Let’s keep working toward a welcoming and safe Tennessee!

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eastmemphisdems @eastmemphisdems.bsky.social · Jun 19

Today, we celebrate freedom while recognizing that that fight is far from over. Happy Juneteenth.

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Jesse Huseth for TN97 @jessefortn97.bsky.social · Jun 15

The greatest gift this life has given me is the opportunity to be a father to my girls.

Here’s to all the dads out there, where the kids are yours by birth or circumstance, brightening the lives of their children.

Happy Father’s Day!

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eastmemphisdems @eastmemphisdems.bsky.social · Jun 15

East Memphis Dems were proud to be a small part of over 4,000 demonstrators at Poplar and Highland yesterday. #NoKings

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Jesse Huseth for TN97 @jessefortn97.bsky.social · Jun 14

No Kings Protest in Memphis!

Thousands showed up and showed out. Amazing to see so many people gather here in TN-97!

Now, let’s make sure we turn this energy into action!

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eastmemphisdems @eastmemphisdems.bsky.social · Jun 11

Join us Tuesday, June 24th, 6pm at Cheffie’s for our next meeting, as we welcome Shahin A. Samiei of @tnequality.bsky.social as our guest speaker.

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eastmemphisdems @eastmemphisdems.bsky.social · May 28

Thank you to Sarah Houston of “Protect Our Aquifer” and all who came out last night. Y’all helped us ensure our second official meeting was a packed house. Stay tuned for info on our next speaker (& meeting) in June.

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