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Building The Bloc. We helped elect Summer Lee, Rashida Tlaib, AOC, and more because we need a Democratic Party that fights for voters, not corporate donors.
We're proud to endorse Darializa Avila Chevalier for Congress in #NY13!
If we want to defeat the NY political machine's stranglehold on NYC & DC, we need a working-class champion who can’t be bought by billionaire donors or corporate PACs, and that's @darializaforny.bsky.social
Let's win.
If we want to defeat the NY political machine's stranglehold on NYC & DC, we need a working-class champion who can’t be bought by billionaire donors or corporate PACs, and that's @darializaforny.bsky.social
Let's win.
November 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
We're proud to endorse Darializa Avila Chevalier for Congress in #NY13!
If we want to defeat the NY political machine's stranglehold on NYC & DC, we need a working-class champion who can’t be bought by billionaire donors or corporate PACs, and that's @darializaforny.bsky.social
Let's win.
If we want to defeat the NY political machine's stranglehold on NYC & DC, we need a working-class champion who can’t be bought by billionaire donors or corporate PACs, and that's @darializaforny.bsky.social
Let's win.
Zohran proved New Yorkers are ready to turn the page on machine politics.
#NY13 voters made that clear & it's why we're proud to endorse @DarializaforNY for Congress.
The Congress we deserve invests in babies not bombs, immigrants over ICE & renters not real estate developers.
#NY13 voters made that clear & it's why we're proud to endorse @DarializaforNY for Congress.
The Congress we deserve invests in babies not bombs, immigrants over ICE & renters not real estate developers.
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Zohran proved New Yorkers are ready to turn the page on machine politics.
#NY13 voters made that clear & it's why we're proud to endorse @DarializaforNY for Congress.
The Congress we deserve invests in babies not bombs, immigrants over ICE & renters not real estate developers.
#NY13 voters made that clear & it's why we're proud to endorse @DarializaforNY for Congress.
The Congress we deserve invests in babies not bombs, immigrants over ICE & renters not real estate developers.
How absolutely pathetic, your voters expected you to hold the line for their basic healthcare & food benefits. This was just surrender.
Every Senate Dem that joined Republicans to pass this sold the American people out & we should make sure they have no future in public office.
Every Senate Dem that joined Republicans to pass this sold the American people out & we should make sure they have no future in public office.
Senate reaches deal to reopen government after moderate Democrats cave
Senate Reaches Deal To Reopen Government After Moderate Democrats Cave
Republicans found enough Democrats willing to drop their party's demand to extend soon-to-expire health care subsidies for millions of people.
www.huffpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
How absolutely pathetic, your voters expected you to hold the line for their basic healthcare & food benefits. This was just surrender.
Every Senate Dem that joined Republicans to pass this sold the American people out & we should make sure they have no future in public office.
Every Senate Dem that joined Republicans to pass this sold the American people out & we should make sure they have no future in public office.
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Senate Democrats voting to dismantle the ACA to avoid any problems with their Thanksgiving travel is tragically on brand.
November 9, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Senate Democrats voting to dismantle the ACA to avoid any problems with their Thanksgiving travel is tragically on brand.
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Zohran's win is what our movement's worked towards for years: electing leaders with the moral courage to unite voters against GOP authoritarianism, Dem corporatism & billionaire greed all at once
His win proves our work: primaries are a battleground to control this Party's direction.
His win proves our work: primaries are a battleground to control this Party's direction.
November 5, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Zohran's win is what our movement's worked towards for years: electing leaders with the moral courage to unite voters against GOP authoritarianism, Dem corporatism & billionaire greed all at once
His win proves our work: primaries are a battleground to control this Party's direction.
His win proves our work: primaries are a battleground to control this Party's direction.
@coribush.bsky.social was our first-ever Justice Democrat & we're proud to endorse her again because #MO01 & the nation need a fighter with a proven record to bring urgency & power for the working class in Congress.
Cori is the proof we can & should expect more from members of our Congress.
Cori is the proof we can & should expect more from members of our Congress.
October 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
@coribush.bsky.social was our first-ever Justice Democrat & we're proud to endorse her again because #MO01 & the nation need a fighter with a proven record to bring urgency & power for the working class in Congress.
Cori is the proof we can & should expect more from members of our Congress.
Cori is the proof we can & should expect more from members of our Congress.
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On WCPT 820, Tennessee Democratic U.S. House candidate Justin J. Pearson:
"All these millionaires in Congress now, they're talking about, 'I'm not gonna take my check during the shutdown.' But you don't need a check in the first place, right? ... So no, you shouldn't be getting a check."
"All these millionaires in Congress now, they're talking about, 'I'm not gonna take my check during the shutdown.' But you don't need a check in the first place, right? ... So no, you shouldn't be getting a check."
October 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
On WCPT 820, Tennessee Democratic U.S. House candidate Justin J. Pearson:
"All these millionaires in Congress now, they're talking about, 'I'm not gonna take my check during the shutdown.' But you don't need a check in the first place, right? ... So no, you shouldn't be getting a check."
"All these millionaires in Congress now, they're talking about, 'I'm not gonna take my check during the shutdown.' But you don't need a check in the first place, right? ... So no, you shouldn't be getting a check."
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Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, who drew national attention in 2023 for protesting gun violence on the state House floor, announces that he is launching a Democratic primary challenge against longtime Rep. Steve Cohen.
'Tennessee Three' legislator Justin Pearson launches primary challenge against longtime House Democrat
State Rep. Justin Pearson called for a change in leadership as he launched a primary against longtime Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen in Tennessee's deep-blue 9th District.
nbcnews.to
October 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, who drew national attention in 2023 for protesting gun violence on the state House floor, announces that he is launching a Democratic primary challenge against longtime Rep. Steve Cohen.
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Another young-versus-old Dem primary; Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, one of the members expelled from job (then re-elected) for protesting, will challenge Rep. Steve Cohen, who’s represented Memphis for 19 years.
www.semafor.com/article/10/0...
www.semafor.com/article/10/0...
Tennessee’s Justin Pearson launches primary challenge to Rep. Steve Cohen
The 30-year-old state legislator is getting help from David Hogg and the progressive Justice Democrats.
www.semafor.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Another young-versus-old Dem primary; Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, one of the members expelled from job (then re-elected) for protesting, will challenge Rep. Steve Cohen, who’s represented Memphis for 19 years.
www.semafor.com/article/10/0...
www.semafor.com/article/10/0...
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Justin Pearson will face off against the Democratic incumbent, Rep. Steve Cohen. Pearson tells @chrislehmann.bsky.social, "It always amazes me that America will always find billions and billions to fight wars, but won’t do anything like that to fight poverty.”
Why Justin Pearson Wants to Unseat a 10-Term Democratic Incumbent in Congress
The Tennessee state representative explains why he is facing off against Steve Cohen to be the Democratic nominee to represent the Memphis area in Washington.
www.thenation.com
October 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Justin Pearson will face off against the Democratic incumbent, Rep. Steve Cohen. Pearson tells @chrislehmann.bsky.social, "It always amazes me that America will always find billions and billions to fight wars, but won’t do anything like that to fight poverty.”
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NEW: Justin Pearson of the "Tennessee 3" is challenging Rep. Steve Cohen.
There's an age dynamic: Cohen is 76, Pearson is 30.
And an ideological one: Cohen left CPC last year + is pro-Israel. Pearson says war in Gaza is a "genocide."
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/10/08/j...
There's an age dynamic: Cohen is 76, Pearson is 30.
And an ideological one: Cohen left CPC last year + is pro-Israel. Pearson says war in Gaza is a "genocide."
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/10/08/j...
"Tennessee Three" member Justin Pearson runs to oust Rep. Steve Cohen
Pearson is one of the most high-profile primary challengers to an older House Democrat.
www.axios.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
NEW: Justin Pearson of the "Tennessee 3" is challenging Rep. Steve Cohen.
There's an age dynamic: Cohen is 76, Pearson is 30.
And an ideological one: Cohen left CPC last year + is pro-Israel. Pearson says war in Gaza is a "genocide."
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/10/08/j...
There's an age dynamic: Cohen is 76, Pearson is 30.
And an ideological one: Cohen left CPC last year + is pro-Israel. Pearson says war in Gaza is a "genocide."
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/10/08/j...
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NEW: Justin J. Pearson of the ‘Tennessee Three’ Has Had It With ‘Mediocrity’ — So He’s Running for Congress
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Justin J. Pearson of the 'Tennessee Three' Has Had It With 'Mediocrity' -- So He's Running for Congress
Justin J. Pearson, a member of the "Tennessee Three," has announced a campaign to primary Democrat Steve Cohen and join the U.S. House.
www.rollingstone.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
NEW: Justin J. Pearson of the ‘Tennessee Three’ Has Had It With ‘Mediocrity’ — So He’s Running for Congress
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Justin Pearson, a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, announced on Wednesday that he planned to challenge U.S. Representative Steve Cohen, a fellow Memphis Democrat. Pearson was briefly expelled in 2023 after leading a gun control protest from the chamber floor.
Justin Pearson, Tennessee Democrat Known for Activism, to Run for Congress
Mr. Pearson, a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives since 2023, will challenge U.S. Representative Steve Cohen, a fellow Democrat.
nyti.ms
October 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Justin Pearson, a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, announced on Wednesday that he planned to challenge U.S. Representative Steve Cohen, a fellow Memphis Democrat. Pearson was briefly expelled in 2023 after leading a gun control protest from the chamber floor.
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Justin Pearson, who was kicked out of the legislature for a gun control protest, is challenging Democratic incumbent Steve Cohen.
Tennessee Is The Next Front In Democrats' Generational War
Justin Pearson, who was kicked out of the legislature for a gun control protest, is challenging Democratic incumbent Steve Cohen.
www.huffpost.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Justin Pearson, who was kicked out of the legislature for a gun control protest, is challenging Democratic incumbent Steve Cohen.
We're so proud to announce our latest candidate this cycle: @justinjpearson.bsky.social in #TN09!
As Memphis is terrorized by Trump's masked agents & poisoned by Elon Musk's xAI plant, they need leaders that will actually fight back, protect them & deliver the prosperity they were promised.
As Memphis is terrorized by Trump's masked agents & poisoned by Elon Musk's xAI plant, they need leaders that will actually fight back, protect them & deliver the prosperity they were promised.
October 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We're so proud to announce our latest candidate this cycle: @justinjpearson.bsky.social in #TN09!
As Memphis is terrorized by Trump's masked agents & poisoned by Elon Musk's xAI plant, they need leaders that will actually fight back, protect them & deliver the prosperity they were promised.
As Memphis is terrorized by Trump's masked agents & poisoned by Elon Musk's xAI plant, they need leaders that will actually fight back, protect them & deliver the prosperity they were promised.
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This state budget provides $75M for after-school programs, $16M to fund Community Violence Intervention (CVI) initiatives, $5M for water affordability, and much more.
We are leading the fight to support working families and protect our most vulnerable communities 💙
#AlwaysWithThePeople
We are leading the fight to support working families and protect our most vulnerable communities 💙
#AlwaysWithThePeople
October 4, 2025 at 12:20 PM
This state budget provides $75M for after-school programs, $16M to fund Community Violence Intervention (CVI) initiatives, $5M for water affordability, and much more.
We are leading the fight to support working families and protect our most vulnerable communities 💙
#AlwaysWithThePeople
We are leading the fight to support working families and protect our most vulnerable communities 💙
#AlwaysWithThePeople
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This week, instead of voting to protect healthcare for millions, Republicans shut the government down. Democrats are holding the line - we simply cannot let Americans lose their health care. Here’s how I’ve been fighting for #MN05 (Sept 29-Oct 3):
October 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM
This week, instead of voting to protect healthcare for millions, Republicans shut the government down. Democrats are holding the line - we simply cannot let Americans lose their health care. Here’s how I’ve been fighting for #MN05 (Sept 29-Oct 3):
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Catharyne, a healthcare worker, made it plain:
Republicans created a healthcare crisis that will cause hospitals to close, healthcare costs to jump, & lives to be put at risk.
But instead of working with Democrats to address that harm, Republicans have shut down the government.
Republicans created a healthcare crisis that will cause hospitals to close, healthcare costs to jump, & lives to be put at risk.
But instead of working with Democrats to address that harm, Republicans have shut down the government.
October 6, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Catharyne, a healthcare worker, made it plain:
Republicans created a healthcare crisis that will cause hospitals to close, healthcare costs to jump, & lives to be put at risk.
But instead of working with Democrats to address that harm, Republicans have shut down the government.
Republicans created a healthcare crisis that will cause hospitals to close, healthcare costs to jump, & lives to be put at risk.
But instead of working with Democrats to address that harm, Republicans have shut down the government.
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Thank you to Leaders We Deserve and @davidhogg.bsky.social for your endorsement of our people-powered campaign! Honored to have you with us on Team Donavan!
#LetsGoWin #WeDeserveBetter #AlwaysWithThePeople #HonoredAndBlessedToServe
#LetsGoWin #WeDeserveBetter #AlwaysWithThePeople #HonoredAndBlessedToServe
October 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Thank you to Leaders We Deserve and @davidhogg.bsky.social for your endorsement of our people-powered campaign! Honored to have you with us on Team Donavan!
#LetsGoWin #WeDeserveBetter #AlwaysWithThePeople #HonoredAndBlessedToServe
#LetsGoWin #WeDeserveBetter #AlwaysWithThePeople #HonoredAndBlessedToServe
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Israel is destroying everything in Gaza City in order to force its Palestinian residents out. It targeted schools, water tanks, internet access points, solar panels, and high-rise buildings.
“They are shutting down every service that keeps a human alive.”
“They are shutting down every service that keeps a human alive.”
Erasing survival: Israel destroys Gaza’s lifelines to force mass displacement
From solar panels to schools, Israel systematically destroys Gaza City’s last lifelines, leaving civilians with no choice but to flee
ow.ly
September 15, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Israel is destroying everything in Gaza City in order to force its Palestinian residents out. It targeted schools, water tanks, internet access points, solar panels, and high-rise buildings.
“They are shutting down every service that keeps a human alive.”
“They are shutting down every service that keeps a human alive.”
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This morning, the United Nations Commission of Inquiry concluded that the Israeli government is committing genocide — affirming what Palestinians and experts have been saying for nearly two years.
September 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This morning, the United Nations Commission of Inquiry concluded that the Israeli government is committing genocide — affirming what Palestinians and experts have been saying for nearly two years.
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Together, Sen Amy Klobuchar and I led the full Minnesota delegation in introducing a resolution honoring the victims and survivors at Annunciation Catholic School.
Our community has shown incredible strength and we stand with them as they heal.
Our community has shown incredible strength and we stand with them as they heal.
Minnesota Delegation Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Victims and Survivors of Annunciation Catholic Church and School Shooting
WASHINGTON— Today, the entirety of the Minnesota congressional delegation led by Senator Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Ilhan Omar introduced a resolution honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooti...
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September 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Together, Sen Amy Klobuchar and I led the full Minnesota delegation in introducing a resolution honoring the victims and survivors at Annunciation Catholic School.
Our community has shown incredible strength and we stand with them as they heal.
Our community has shown incredible strength and we stand with them as they heal.
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Israel has killed over 1,400 starving Palestinians in Gaza as they attempted to retrieve aid—it is using food to lure hungry Palestinians into death traps.
This cannot continue.
This cannot continue.
thehill.com
September 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Israel has killed over 1,400 starving Palestinians in Gaza as they attempted to retrieve aid—it is using food to lure hungry Palestinians into death traps.
This cannot continue.
This cannot continue.
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The Trump Admin’s silence to the famine crisis in Gaza is unacceptable & deadly.
The US has a moral obligation to ensure that drastic surges in aid enter Gaza.
Secretary Rubio must heed our call & press the Israeli government to ensure infant formula reaches every baby who needs it.
The US has a moral obligation to ensure that drastic surges in aid enter Gaza.
Secretary Rubio must heed our call & press the Israeli government to ensure infant formula reaches every baby who needs it.
September 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Trump Admin’s silence to the famine crisis in Gaza is unacceptable & deadly.
The US has a moral obligation to ensure that drastic surges in aid enter Gaza.
Secretary Rubio must heed our call & press the Israeli government to ensure infant formula reaches every baby who needs it.
The US has a moral obligation to ensure that drastic surges in aid enter Gaza.
Secretary Rubio must heed our call & press the Israeli government to ensure infant formula reaches every baby who needs it.