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
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! 🫶🏽
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
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
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!
Hello! See video from our candidate forum.
November 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Hello! See video from our candidate forum.
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
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!
Our small business bingo card 💜
November 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Our small business bingo card 💜
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
Meet and Greet #190 ☑️💜
We are so proud to be going strong and steady in our Meet & Greet tour around the district; in people’s Garages, Living Rooms, Backyards, Frontyard, you name it!
want to host one next OR attend one happening in your area? reach out: [email protected]
We are so proud to be going strong and steady in our Meet & Greet tour around the district; in people’s Garages, Living Rooms, Backyards, Frontyard, you name it!
want to host one next OR attend one happening in your area? reach out: [email protected]
November 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Meet and Greet #190 ☑️💜
We are so proud to be going strong and steady in our Meet & Greet tour around the district; in people’s Garages, Living Rooms, Backyards, Frontyard, you name it!
want to host one next OR attend one happening in your area? reach out: [email protected]
We are so proud to be going strong and steady in our Meet & Greet tour around the district; in people’s Garages, Living Rooms, Backyards, Frontyard, you name it!
want to host one next OR attend one happening in your area? reach out: [email protected]
Amazing initiative & proud of you. We already are, and I have been with the community for years now annually🫶
November 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Amazing initiative & proud of you. We already are, and I have been with the community for years now annually🫶
ICE Agents kidnap workers in Chicago in BROAD DAYLIGHT, leaving equipment running behind
November 8, 2025 at 5:59 AM
ICE Agents kidnap workers in Chicago in BROAD DAYLIGHT, leaving equipment running behind
Basic needs being met should be a minimum. Podcast with @coachdspeaks.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Basic needs being met should be a minimum. Podcast with @coachdspeaks.bsky.social
IT PASSED! The Skokie Village Board voted unanimously on Monday to take a stance against ICE. So proud of the hundreds of community members who came out and organized this effort
“It is up to the local governments to resist because we are not powerless.”
“It is up to the local governments to resist because we are not powerless.”
November 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
IT PASSED! The Skokie Village Board voted unanimously on Monday to take a stance against ICE. So proud of the hundreds of community members who came out and organized this effort
“It is up to the local governments to resist because we are not powerless.”
“It is up to the local governments to resist because we are not powerless.”
Weekly ICE Breakdown - What's going on and a reminder of your rights
November 4, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Weekly ICE Breakdown - What's going on and a reminder of your rights