Bushra Amiwala
@bushraamiwala.bsky.social
💪🏽Running for Congress in IL-9
⭐️First Gen Z Elected Official in the US
bushraforcongress.com
⭐️First Gen Z Elected Official in the US
bushraforcongress.com
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Today is Giving Tuesday! 💜
This day is a great opportunity for people to contribute to causes that create positive change in our community and around the world.
In honor of IL-9, I have chosen 9 local organizations for you to consider donating $9 to today! 🫶🏽
This day is a great opportunity for people to contribute to causes that create positive change in our community and around the world.
In honor of IL-9, I have chosen 9 local organizations for you to consider donating $9 to today! 🫶🏽
December 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Today is Giving Tuesday! 💜
This day is a great opportunity for people to contribute to causes that create positive change in our community and around the world.
In honor of IL-9, I have chosen 9 local organizations for you to consider donating $9 to today! 🫶🏽
This day is a great opportunity for people to contribute to causes that create positive change in our community and around the world.
In honor of IL-9, I have chosen 9 local organizations for you to consider donating $9 to today! 🫶🏽
This settlement never should have happened. Universities have a duty to defend academic freedom and the pursuit of truth, not bend to political pressure from Trump or anyone else.
I took part in the NU encampments as a student.
I took part in the NU encampments as a student.
We must keep calling out those that cave to the Trump Admin, and the latest is Northwestern.
As part of their "deal," NU will pay $75 million, stop vital research, renege on agreements with its students over the war in Gaza, and more.
Throwing your students under the bus to please Trump. Shameful.
As part of their "deal," NU will pay $75 million, stop vital research, renege on agreements with its students over the war in Gaza, and more.
Throwing your students under the bus to please Trump. Shameful.
Northwestern Agrees to a Deal With Trump Administration
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:10 PM
This settlement never should have happened. Universities have a duty to defend academic freedom and the pursuit of truth, not bend to political pressure from Trump or anyone else.
I took part in the NU encampments as a student.
I took part in the NU encampments as a student.
Such a gift to have been in solidarity with @coribush.bsky.social @jamaalbowmanny.bsky.social and so many others at AMP’s 18th Palestine Convention this weekend
November 29, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Such a gift to have been in solidarity with @coribush.bsky.social @jamaalbowmanny.bsky.social and so many others at AMP’s 18th Palestine Convention this weekend
POV: we’re a bunch of first generation kids who didn’t grow up celebrating Thanksgiving 🥳
November 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
POV: we’re a bunch of first generation kids who didn’t grow up celebrating Thanksgiving 🥳
Happy Thanksgiving!
Today and always, I am endlessly grateful for the community we call home.
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday.
Today and always, I am endlessly grateful for the community we call home.
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday.
November 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
Today and always, I am endlessly grateful for the community we call home.
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday.
Today and always, I am endlessly grateful for the community we call home.
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday.
“What’s the least Gen Z thing about you?” Appreciate the Not That Late Show for having me on. We had serious and not so serious talks, and what an honor to be a part of the last show of the season
November 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
“What’s the least Gen Z thing about you?” Appreciate the Not That Late Show for having me on. We had serious and not so serious talks, and what an honor to be a part of the last show of the season
On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor every life lost to anti-trans violence.
No human should be subject to bigotry or hate.
The best way to be an ally is to ask a trans person and support organizations such as A4TE.
transequality.org
No human should be subject to bigotry or hate.
The best way to be an ally is to ask a trans person and support organizations such as A4TE.
transequality.org
Homepage | A4TE
A4TE was founded in 2024 as the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF), two long-time champions for the trans community, merged togeth...
transequality.org
November 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor every life lost to anti-trans violence.
No human should be subject to bigotry or hate.
The best way to be an ally is to ask a trans person and support organizations such as A4TE.
transequality.org
No human should be subject to bigotry or hate.
The best way to be an ally is to ask a trans person and support organizations such as A4TE.
transequality.org
It’s honestly atrocious on every platform, except Bluesky 😭
November 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
It’s honestly atrocious on every platform, except Bluesky 😭
We can’t spotlight local staples in IL-9 without: Pita Inn! A staple here in Skokie, founded in 1982, Palestinian owned, and has only been expanding. Pita Inn provides the community the freshest ingredients and highest quality food
November 20, 2025 at 3:18 AM
We can’t spotlight local staples in IL-9 without: Pita Inn! A staple here in Skokie, founded in 1982, Palestinian owned, and has only been expanding. Pita Inn provides the community the freshest ingredients and highest quality food
Shop Local at: RCJM Filipino Foods! A Filipino Grocery store serving up fresh savory foods, snacks, and quick bites.
Their hot/savory food sells out quick, so we only got to try their delicious cookies
Their hot/savory food sells out quick, so we only got to try their delicious cookies
November 19, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Shop Local at: RCJM Filipino Foods! A Filipino Grocery store serving up fresh savory foods, snacks, and quick bites.
Their hot/savory food sells out quick, so we only got to try their delicious cookies
Their hot/savory food sells out quick, so we only got to try their delicious cookies
We knew this would happen.
Americans pay too much for healthcare as it is. Now it's about to get even worse.
Republicans want to gut the lifeline that 45 million Americans depend on. My colleagues in Congress can't let the ACA credits expire.
Americans pay too much for healthcare as it is. Now it's about to get even worse.
Republicans want to gut the lifeline that 45 million Americans depend on. My colleagues in Congress can't let the ACA credits expire.
REALITY CHECK:
"Some 24 million people on Affordable Care Act insurance face health care premiums soaring an average of 114%. Millions more are expected to lose Medicaid when the cuts in Trump’s 'big beautiful bill' kick in just after the midterm elections."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
"Some 24 million people on Affordable Care Act insurance face health care premiums soaring an average of 114%. Millions more are expected to lose Medicaid when the cuts in Trump’s 'big beautiful bill' kick in just after the midterm elections."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump Tells Congress to Not ‘Waste’ Time on Obamacare Subsidies
President Donald Trump said he will not support legislation to extend expanded Affordable Care Act subsidies even as senators are preparing to tee up a vote on the issue, complicating his party’s effo...
www.bloomberg.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We knew this would happen.
Americans pay too much for healthcare as it is. Now it's about to get even worse.
Republicans want to gut the lifeline that 45 million Americans depend on. My colleagues in Congress can't let the ACA credits expire.
Americans pay too much for healthcare as it is. Now it's about to get even worse.
Republicans want to gut the lifeline that 45 million Americans depend on. My colleagues in Congress can't let the ACA credits expire.
Next on our IL-9 Small Business Bingo, we're at Sinbad Oriental Foods! This is a South Asian Grocery store in Skokie that sells many kitchen staples from rice, lentils, spices and all kinds of tea
Shop local TODAY!
Shop local TODAY!
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Next on our IL-9 Small Business Bingo, we're at Sinbad Oriental Foods! This is a South Asian Grocery store in Skokie that sells many kitchen staples from rice, lentils, spices and all kinds of tea
Shop local TODAY!
Shop local TODAY!
I am honored to earn the endorsement of Coalition-Activate. 8 years ago, there were very few organizations that organized across shared interests, faiths, and communities.
Coalition-Activate stepped in to fill that gap and has earned deep credibility and trust from the people it serves
Coalition-Activate stepped in to fill that gap and has earned deep credibility and trust from the people it serves
November 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I am honored to earn the endorsement of Coalition-Activate. 8 years ago, there were very few organizations that organized across shared interests, faiths, and communities.
Coalition-Activate stepped in to fill that gap and has earned deep credibility and trust from the people it serves
Coalition-Activate stepped in to fill that gap and has earned deep credibility and trust from the people it serves
Reposted by Bushra Amiwala
If you know a young political leader we should interview, (Republican, Democrat or Independent) please contact us HERE: www.justaskthequestion.com/contact
Here is our first: open.substack.com/pub/brianjka...
Here is our first: open.substack.com/pub/brianjka...
November 16, 2025 at 11:03 PM
If you know a young political leader we should interview, (Republican, Democrat or Independent) please contact us HERE: www.justaskthequestion.com/contact
Here is our first: open.substack.com/pub/brianjka...
Here is our first: open.substack.com/pub/brianjka...
Reposted by Bushra Amiwala
Next stop on our Small Business Bingo we’re at the famous New York Bagel & Bialy! An iconic local Jewish Deli that serves up some of - if not the best bagels in all of the Chicagoland area.
📍Right here in IL-9 (Skokie/Lincolnwood)
📍Right here in IL-9 (Skokie/Lincolnwood)
November 17, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Next stop on our Small Business Bingo we’re at the famous New York Bagel & Bialy! An iconic local Jewish Deli that serves up some of - if not the best bagels in all of the Chicagoland area.
📍Right here in IL-9 (Skokie/Lincolnwood)
📍Right here in IL-9 (Skokie/Lincolnwood)
Next stop on our Small Business Bingo we’re at the famous New York Bagel & Bialy! An iconic local Jewish Deli that serves up some of - if not the best bagels in all of the Chicagoland area.
📍Right here in IL-9 (Skokie/Lincolnwood)
📍Right here in IL-9 (Skokie/Lincolnwood)
November 17, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Next stop on our Small Business Bingo we’re at the famous New York Bagel & Bialy! An iconic local Jewish Deli that serves up some of - if not the best bagels in all of the Chicagoland area.
📍Right here in IL-9 (Skokie/Lincolnwood)
📍Right here in IL-9 (Skokie/Lincolnwood)
Shop Local today (and everyday!) at 📍Soul Good Coffee in Skokie!
Our must try-order: Iced Soul Brew and their Iced Vanilla Matcha ☕️
Follow along for the awesome local businesses we’re highlighting a part of our IL-9 Small Business Bingo Card! 💜
Our must try-order: Iced Soul Brew and their Iced Vanilla Matcha ☕️
Follow along for the awesome local businesses we’re highlighting a part of our IL-9 Small Business Bingo Card! 💜
November 15, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Shop Local today (and everyday!) at 📍Soul Good Coffee in Skokie!
Our must try-order: Iced Soul Brew and their Iced Vanilla Matcha ☕️
Follow along for the awesome local businesses we’re highlighting a part of our IL-9 Small Business Bingo Card! 💜
Our must try-order: Iced Soul Brew and their Iced Vanilla Matcha ☕️
Follow along for the awesome local businesses we’re highlighting a part of our IL-9 Small Business Bingo Card! 💜
Our IL-9 Small Business Saturday Bingo Board is here! Join us throughout the month as we celebrate the local businesses that make our community home! 💜
How it works:
📃 Screenshot or print the board and the instructions, and play along!
How it works:
📃 Screenshot or print the board and the instructions, and play along!
November 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Our IL-9 Small Business Saturday Bingo Board is here! Join us throughout the month as we celebrate the local businesses that make our community home! 💜
How it works:
📃 Screenshot or print the board and the instructions, and play along!
How it works:
📃 Screenshot or print the board and the instructions, and play along!
I stand with @sbworkersunited.org and every worker who fights for a livable wage.
In the meantime, I urge everyone to support their locally owned coffee shops.
I get my caffeine fix at Hometown, Backlot, Soul Good and Glenview Grind
In the meantime, I urge everyone to support their locally owned coffee shops.
I get my caffeine fix at Hometown, Backlot, Soul Good and Glenview Grind
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I stand with @sbworkersunited.org and every worker who fights for a livable wage.
In the meantime, I urge everyone to support their locally owned coffee shops.
I get my caffeine fix at Hometown, Backlot, Soul Good and Glenview Grind
In the meantime, I urge everyone to support their locally owned coffee shops.
I get my caffeine fix at Hometown, Backlot, Soul Good and Glenview Grind
Reposted by Bushra Amiwala
Introducing: IL-9’s Small Business Bingo! Join me in supporting the businesses that make our community home
November 15, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Introducing: IL-9’s Small Business Bingo! Join me in supporting the businesses that make our community home
Introducing: IL-9’s Small Business Bingo! Join me in supporting the businesses that make our community home
November 15, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Introducing: IL-9’s Small Business Bingo! Join me in supporting the businesses that make our community home
Next stop on my college tour: 📍Loyola University
Loyola is one of the few universities that is in IL-9, and is home to a large commuter-student population
Biggest topics that came up: gun violence prevention, authentic leadership, and money in politics
Loyola is one of the few universities that is in IL-9, and is home to a large commuter-student population
Biggest topics that came up: gun violence prevention, authentic leadership, and money in politics
November 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Next stop on my college tour: 📍Loyola University
Loyola is one of the few universities that is in IL-9, and is home to a large commuter-student population
Biggest topics that came up: gun violence prevention, authentic leadership, and money in politics
Loyola is one of the few universities that is in IL-9, and is home to a large commuter-student population
Biggest topics that came up: gun violence prevention, authentic leadership, and money in politics
HUGE Update - Whitehouse in full panic mode over release of Epstein Files
November 13, 2025 at 2:05 AM
HUGE Update - Whitehouse in full panic mode over release of Epstein Files
Had the privilege to be on the Patti Vasquez show, watch the full show here: tinyurl.com/bushraonwcpt
November 12, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Had the privilege to be on the Patti Vasquez show, watch the full show here: tinyurl.com/bushraonwcpt
This Veterans Day, I want to honor everyone who has courageously served our nation in uniform.
To the 15,000 veterans in my district and the 15 million veterans in the U.S.: thank you for protecting our freedom.
Today and always, we must remember that democracy is not guaranteed.
To the 15,000 veterans in my district and the 15 million veterans in the U.S.: thank you for protecting our freedom.
Today and always, we must remember that democracy is not guaranteed.
November 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
This Veterans Day, I want to honor everyone who has courageously served our nation in uniform.
To the 15,000 veterans in my district and the 15 million veterans in the U.S.: thank you for protecting our freedom.
Today and always, we must remember that democracy is not guaranteed.
To the 15,000 veterans in my district and the 15 million veterans in the U.S.: thank you for protecting our freedom.
Today and always, we must remember that democracy is not guaranteed.