Rep. Kevin J. Boyle
@RepKevinBoyle
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Democratic Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for NE Philadelphia. Majority Chair for House Insurance Committee. Alum of LaSalle & Harvard.
Philadelphia, PA
Joined December 2010
I am Dem Chair of PA House State Government Committee. We’ve met 12 times in the last 2 months. The meetings take place in a smaller room off the House floor. Not informing anyone there is a #Covid_19 positive member with multiple GOP members in quarantine should be criminal.
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Thinking of the families of 14 innocents murdered in Derry, Ireland 49 yrs ago today during #BloodySunday. Their only “crime” was peacefully demanding equality in employment, housing & voting in British-run Northern Ireland. Their pleas were met with murder by the British Army.
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Jamie Bryson’s indirect defense of the rioting is nothing new. Starting with Paisley in the 1960s young loyalists have been consistently manipulated by their “leaders” into violence. Modern day provocateurs must be called out whether they be bloggers or radio show hosts.
What planet are you on? It was people like you & your Irish nationalist allies that used the threat of violence for political leverage. Educate yourself before sticking your nose into a country that has nothing to do with you.
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The ongoing N Ireland riots is unfortunately a lot like Jan 6’s Capitol Hill insurrection. For months high profile politicians & media distorted the truth and ultimately violence ensued. These shameless figures need to be held accountable.
Stephen Nolan and his team at BBC have edited this out of the playback of today's show. Just as well it was captured live, would be terrible if it was retweeted far and wide.
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I’m asking @JoshShapiroPA @PAAttorneyGen to investigate this lack of disclosure by House Republican leaders @RepTurzai & @RepBryanCutler of a #Covid_19 outbreak at the Pennsylvania Capitol. We should know if any criminal or ethical laws were broken.
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Unfortunate Northern Ireland pro British Unionism has become increasingly anti American. It’s important to keep in mind British unionism in N Ireland is a minority political view anymore (just about 40% of the vote in the six counties.).
'Joe Biden hates the UK, I don't think there's any doubt about that.'. Former First Minister of Northern Ireland Dame Arlene Foster says that Joe Biden's visit to Northern Ireland 'won't put any pressure on the DUP because he's seen by so many people as simply pro-republic'.
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No Irish American wants to intervene in internal Irish affairs. There are times however where Irish nationhood is in question. Drew Harris as head of Gardai is an utterly massive issue. I believe we need to know why @LeoVaradkar @fiannafailparty thought he was acceptable.
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This was the response to a peaceful BLM protest just a few months ago in DC. Clearly there was a level of collusion or unfathomable incompetence today between the US Capitol Police and these right wing Trump supporting terrorists. #Sedition
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The film #UnquietGraves shows beyond any reasonable doubt the RUC & British Army in N Ireland were murderous, corrupt & terroristic. This is in itself infuriating but what is worse is this reality was covered up by governments & media in London & Dublin for decades. Shameful!.
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Would be hard pressed to find a more insensitive response to a relative of someone murdered in cold blood by British state forces. This reaction was deliberate however because this is a well rehearsed strategy in covering up British state terrorism so not to outrage the public.
The Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD must reflect on his comments to me today. I addressed him as a bereaved relative of the conflict, seeking a meeting with @RelativR as per a letter to him from 3500 bereaved relatives. The Irish Gov is a signatory of the Stormont House Agreement.
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Imagine the international outrage if these masked parading terrorists were not proud British Protestants from N Ireland rather Muslims!? .UVF & UDA would be wise to remember it’s 2021 not 1969 or 1993. The only path is the democratic one established by the Good Friday Agreement.
Senior Mid Ulster loyalist source has told the @BelTel the Portadown parade today accompanied by masked men will be repeated in the coming days “there are no plans for violence but groups gathering and unnotified parades will continue and whatever comes from that so be it”.
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British & unionist politicians have been entirely too quiet about this weekend’s rioting in N Ireland. Violence including shameful attacks on the police should never happen. Those who want to rip up the Good Friday Agreement will be unsuccessful.
In Belfast, riots again, 8 policemen were injured, they have burns and head injuries. There are several detainees - RIA NOVOSTI
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Jamie forgets the N Ireland state systematically discriminated against its Irish/Catholic minority. Partition also devastated border counties like Donegal. This led thousands like my Dad coming to NE Philly where I represent. These constituents & their children still care.
What planet are you on? It was people like you & your Irish nationalist allies that used the threat of violence for political leverage. Educate yourself before sticking your nose into a country that has nothing to do with you.
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A UK-US trade agreement begins in US House Ways & Means. Majority Chair Neal & my brother @RepBrendanBoyle have said no deal if there is a hard border in Ireland. Remarkable the UK Gov uses this as leverage in talks. The 1998 GFA was US backed & American protected it will stay!.
🇺🇸💵✍️💷🇬🇧. “We’ve been quite blunt from day one. There will be no US / UK trade deal if the Good Friday Agreement is undermined.��� . US Congressman @RepBrendanBoyle tells #newsnight
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In 2020 we saw the passing of an Irish patriot for the ages. Born in 1956 into a state of systematic British & Unionist oppression, Bobby Storey dedicated his life to fighting that injustice. While Bobby left before his time, his cause of a free & united Ireland is coming.
We remember the many great leaders we lost this year who dedicated their lives to creating a united Ireland. Bobby Storey was one. Storey, reflecting on his life's work said: "you always be clear, that up until the last minute you've seen me, it was worth it to me."
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It’s amazing how @StephenNolan has literally never done a show on British state terrorism. Makes you wonder why!? 🤔.
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With my wife @CaitlynBoyle_ at my side I was just sworn in for another 2 year term representing NE Philadelphia & Rockledge in the Pennsylvania House. Honored to be the voice of 67,000 people in Harrisburg. Truly humbled by the 17,000 voters who chose me in Nov’s election
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Hey @PAHouseGOP where is the State Government Committee video from Wednesday May 13!? Videos from committee meetings go back a decade but this video is mysteriously not there. I hope there is nothing you are covering up!.
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@sean_murray1 Large swaths of the Irish media for decades have been active participants in trying to suppress knowledge about the extent of British state terrorism in Ireland. About time they get exposed for their corruption.
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Congrats to the new Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD . We in Irish America expect you to deliver on the terms of the Good Friday Agreement and advocate a unity referendum. We are also troubled by your hateful denunciations of political rivals. I hope you step up to your new job!.
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Very proud to be the grandson with @RepBrendanBoyle of Jimmy Boyle of Co Donegal who joined the IRA in the War of Independence, then anti Treaty IRA & refused an IRA pension until the day of death in 1989 because he fought for 32 not 26. @MichealMartinTD betrays Ireland’s 32.
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I do question whether @columeastwood @MichealMartinTD actually want a united island of Ireland. I have literally never heard anyone from the SDLP or Fianna Fáil in my decade long political career advocate a united Ireland.
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Today is the 100th anniversary of efforts to maintain centuries of British/Protestant supremacy in Ireland by the creation of the Northern state. These dehumanizing comments below are a blatant attempt at keeping Irish nationalists particularly women “in their place”.
🔴 LIVE UPDATES: DUP Alderman John Carson causes outrage by suggesting Michelle O'Neill 'will be put back in her kennel'.
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Make no mistake @StephenNolan is about promoting the British state. That’s his main purpose on air.
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British Prime Minister leaves out his Conservative Party joined with N. Ireland’s DUP to form the UK Government as recently as 2017-19. This is the same DUP heavily backed by the terrorist UDA responsible for much of the daily violence.
I am deeply concerned by the scenes of violence in Northern Ireland, especially attacks on PSNI who are protecting the public and businesses, attacks on a bus driver and the assault of a journalist. The way to resolve differences is through dialogue, not violence or criminality.
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If Donald Trump refuses to call in the military to empty the Capitol the US Armed Forces must take it upon itself to act. Fidelity to the US Constitution overrides chain of command and powers afforded to the President. #Sedition.
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Exactly 40 years ago Irish political prisoners began hunger strikes for recognition as political prisoners. This is part of the story from former hunger striker Bik McFarlane via @YouTube.
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@garrett_mahony It is important for Irish in the 26 counties to understand the reality of partition & life conditions that Irish national minded people endured in the six counties post partition. The Dublin Gov & media went great lengths to whitewash this & British state terrorism away.
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@NiallSF @SeamusFinucane1 @IrishCentral @FOSFUSA @c1aranquinn 1) Irish America will be near 100% opposed to any move towards a 60% supermajority to create a united Ireland. 50%+1 is what the GFA says. 2) the people of the North deserve the same rights on self determination as the Scots had in 2014 considering the closeness of unity polls.
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A truly evil development in the race to limit the spread of #COVID19.
Crime against humanity: Russian intelligence agencies have mounted a disinformation campaign to undermine confidence in Pfizer’s and other Western #COVID19 vaccines, using online publications that question their development and safety, US officials said.
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UK: 1) breaking International Law by reneging on Brexit agreements 2) threatens the GFA by creating a hard border 3) COVID 19 response led to most deaths in Europe 4)refuses inquiry into state terrorism during the Troubles. Somehow @MichealMartinTD still opposes Irish unification.
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Thank you for your work! I also believe in the moral responsibility of exposing the state sanctioned campaign of terrorism unleashed against innocent civilians in the north of Ireland.
Heartiest congratulations to our good friends .@RepKevinBoyle .@RepBrendanBoyle on their re-election
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Murals like these in N Ireland need to be eradicated. Unfortunately journalists like @fotoole never talk about links between Ulster British hate groups like the UVF & UDA and these expressions of hate. O’Toole has also never talked about the UK promoting state terrorism.
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Trump’s real reason for hating on Philadelphia is he’s losing our city 6 to 1 and our votes are going to make @JoeBiden President Elect of the United States in a short amount of time. 🇺🇸.
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I’m curious @StephenNolan when you will talk about British state terrorism in NI. You won’t talk about it because you want hide British terrorism in NI.
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It is reprehensible that GOP Rep Andrew Lewis tested positive for coronavirus, yet never bothered to inform his colleagues. It’s worse GOP leadership didn’t inform PA Capitol staff & members. Any Republican leader who knew and didn’t inform House staff & members needs to resign.
NEWS: The first Pennsylvania state lawmaker has tested positive for COVID-19. Rep. Andrew Lewis, R-Dauphin, confirmed that he had tested positive for the disease on May 18 in a statement.
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So 2 hours ago I called out @PAHouseGOP for not having the video of the 5-13 State Gov Committee meeting on their website. Now it’s mysteriously there. Might the reason why the video didn’t appear initially be because quarantined Russ Diamond was maskless for the whole meeting?.
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Honored joining @PearseDoherty & Donegal Sinn Fein for a virtual Q & A. I enjoyed discussing Philadelphia’s historic links with Donegal and America’s role in guaranteeing the right to Irish self determination through a unity referendum. via @YouTube.
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The UK which is America’s “special friend” or “biggest ally” engaged in mass state terrorism in N Ireland from the 70s to the 2000s. The proof is in this documentary #UnquietGraves by filmmaker @sean_murray1.
Tonight at 7 PM! Director @sean_murray1 in conversation with FOSF about @glenannefilm the story of murder, collusion & the notorious Glenanne Gang. This powerful conversation will leave you shocked and moved. Streams on @FOSFUSA YouTube & Facebook.
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This is video of the outrageous remarks of State Rep Cris Dush comparing the #COVIDー19 response of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf to Nazi Germany & USSR. Also in this clip is my response where I condemned him and expressed my disappointment that no Republicans did likewise.
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Irish Americans should be pleased Richard Neal has been re-elected. As Majority Chair of the Ways & Means Committee all int’l trade agreements go through his committee. He’s made clear the UK must maintain open borders in Ireland post Brexit to have a trade agreement. #maprimary.
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Proud to endorse my good friend & colleague @BrianSimsPA for Lt Governor. Brian is the real deal. Being PA’s first openly LGBTQ legislator he’s dealt with in your face bigotry with remarkable strength & resolve. PA would be well served by his progressive values in higher office.
After 10 years in the State House, I’ve taken the lessons that my parents taught me & reinforced them in my work as a legislator: to take responsibility, commit to service, be courageous, & push for fairness. I’m ready to take these values to lead the Commonwealth.
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Even after an unprecedented violent attack on American democracy the GOP yet again bowed down to Trump. The fact that just 10 of 211 Republicans in the US House voted to impeach is reprehensible. The Republican Party is completely and totally morally bankrupt. #impeachment.
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I walked off the House floor in protest during today’s prayer led by a GOP member from Central PA. This fire and brimstone Evangelical prayer was before the swearing in ceremony of the PA House’s first ever Muslim woman @movitajh It is the epitome of religious intolerance.
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So proud of my brother @RepBrendanBoyle who has been chosen by the Joe Biden/Kamala Harris campaign to give a keynote address at the Democratic Convention this week. 🇺🇸
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Proud to welcome a special guest to NE Philly! Joe Biden visited the campaign office I’ve shared with my brother @RepBrendanBoyle . Outside the office this evening we held a rally for Biden/Harris & Democratic victory. #bidenharris2020
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It’s abundantly clear Trump is trying to use the PA House to delegitimize/delay Biden’s legitimate victory. In this tweet he’s specifically referencing GOP leadership elections in the legislature. Any efforts to use the House to advance these aims will be fought tooth and nail.
Pennsylvania Party Leadership votes are this week. I hope they pick very tough and smart fighters. We will WIN!!.
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It was great welcoming @PearseDoherty to our state Capitol. Over fifty members of the PA House came to my office to hear Pearse’s analysis of Brexit’s impact on Ireland and also the long lasting economic and social ties between Ireland and the USA. 🇺🇸🇮🇪
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Epidemiologist @DrEricDing sets out just how essential testing of COVID remains in the US. I believe while distribution of vaccines is essential we can’t lose focus of the threat of rapid communal spread of the new strain of COVID currently most afflicting the UK & Ireland.
3) We also need rapid testing upon boarding and testing upon arrival. While not foolproof either, it adds another layer to Swiss Cheese model. ➡️I previously called this my multilevel castle defense strategy of not just relying on outer wall but also most, inner keep, etc.
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I know firsthand Rep Kenyatta has the right experience for US Senate. In 2020 he & I on the State Government Committee successfully resisted Donald Trump’s efforts at overturning the election. Our Committee also helped maintain COVID emergency orders saving countless human lives.
"Malcolm and I fought side by side over the last 2 years against GOP extremism in Harrisburg. Malcolm has demonstrated an unflinching ability to stand up for the right thing to do." Thank you @RepKevinBoyle! Our coalition for working families is big!
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In response to El Paso and Dayton I call on @GovernorTomWolf to call the PA House and Senate back into session immediately to address gun control measures.
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Must Watch Video!.
NEW VIDEO 📺. Joe Biden listens to scientists and experts. He will do what needs to be done so we can live a healthy normal life again. That is why we support him. #ListenToScientists #BidenHarris
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Vaccines are the answer to #COVID19 . Unfortunate that some media & right wing politicians have overhyped the risk. Equally unfortunate is that Pennsylvania is lagging behind most northeastern US states in distribution.
One vaccine figure to rule them all. 70,000 patients vaccinated in #COVID19 trials. ➡️Zero deaths. (Figure by @ashishkjha). #CovidVaccine
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Amen to this. Pretty remarkable there are still “celebrations” of the British Empire. Not only was this empire the world’s biggest imperialist force their subjugation tactics of “divide and conquer” so often led to conflict well after they left a occupied country.
A reminder that tomorrow is "Commonwealth Day" when England celebrates. global imperialism and colonization of mostly Black and brown nations (though obviously not exclusively). does the bullying investigation include any of that?.
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