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Jess O’Connell

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Co-Founder NEWCO Strategies & Democracy Security Project. Former ED DNC, EMILY’s List. Former Senior Advisor Pete Buttigieg, Hillary Clinton. CAP, ONE, USGLC.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 17h

Our team at Democracy Security Project is working hard today with #NoKings organizers around the country to support 2,500 safe, peaceful events.

Check out our safety tips and guides here:
democracysecurityproject.org/protest

You have a right to make your voice heard and to protest. Stay safe!

protest — Democracy Security Project

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 3d

I really like the energy Bernie & AOC are bringing to this @cnn.com townhall.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · Jun 22

“family members identified the victim as Narciso Barranco, a father to three sons who are all U.S. Marines”

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Molly Knight @mollyknight.bsky.social · Jun 22

If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people:

1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long

All lies.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · Jun 22

Donald Trump is dangerous and reckless. He is breaking the law and the Constitution. Congress must act swiftly.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · Jun 15

Requiring candidates and elected officials to publicly disclose their home address is outdated and should be abolished for safety — today. It’s time to change the laws. Reach out to www.democracysecurityproject.org if you need help navigating this right now. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/15/u...

Many Lawmakers Share Their Home Addresses. Political Violence Is Changing That.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · Jun 15

Share if you agree.

Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · Jun 15

An embarrassed Trump is an extra dangerous Trump. Stay alert.

Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · Jun 15

I am pleased to announce that I will join The Hague Talks, the flagship event of the Just Peace Festival, as a key speaker. On this day of peaceful political protests from millions across the U.S. and the targeted political assassinations in Minnesota, I am reflecting on “What is Just Peace?”

Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · Jun 14

I started DSP last year because it’s become so dangerous to serve your country and community. The gunman planned this attack, impersonated a police officer, and is on the loose. We must condemn these violent political acts and murder of elected officials. Do not normalize political violence.

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Nose Stuck in a Book Blog @nsiabblog.bsky.social · Jun 11

No truer words #booksky

Book buying is a hobby entirely unrelated to book reading

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · Jun 9

Ken Martin is a good man. But if he thinks David Hogg is his biggest problem right now, he should definitely rethink the seat he’s occupying.

Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · Jun 5

I bet Elon just didn’t want to have to buy Trump a gift for his birthday.

Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · Mar 12

None of the news is good, but appreciate BBC News having me on to get perspective on it. Trump tariffs will not lower costs for Americans and the taking of Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent, legal U.S. resident violates his legal rights and is chilling.

Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · Mar 9

No Amazon. No Prime. No Whole Foods.
You don’t have to call Congress or march in the streets to make a difference. Deliver a message through your wallet if you want.