Serena Oberstein, she/her
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🚨Huge news 🚨 The LA Times just endorsed our campaign citing their belief in our vision for the future of
#CD12
and lambasting our opponent’s failed leadership. Read the whole piece:
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“ this establishes beyond the shadow of a doubt, beyond question, that they know exactly what they’re doing,” said Serena Oberstein, ED of
@jworldwatch
. The documents, show intent -that Party officials have fully committed to a genocidal plan.”
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I am deeply disturbed to see false allegations of antisemitism made against Lindsey Horvath. As the leader of a Jewish human rights organization, I see each day how hate speech is turned into hateful action.
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Please call you Member of Congress today and tell them to support the House Res. to support Tigray.
#TalkAboutTigray
#TigrayFamine
#TigrayAtrocities
Have you taken action for the people of
#Tigray
today?
Send a letter to your U.S. House Representative now:
#TalkAboutTigray
#TigrayAtrocities
#TigrayFamine
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EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT: I am running for Los Angeles City Council District 12. A 🧵…
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I’m so proud to have earned the overwhelming endorsement of the
@LADemocrats
! To me, being a Democrat represents the values most important to me, my family, and our community: equality, opportunity for all people, inclusiveness, integrity, and fighting for those who need it most.
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Standing up against hate should never be a political matter. We can vehemently disagree with one another and still argue from a place of respect.
Calls for the eradication of any people makes people feel unsafe. No progress can come from it- only more division.
The Jewish Caucus released the following statement:
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The job of
@lacontroller
is to provide ethical transparency & ensure accountability at every level of our City regardless of positional power. These allegations demonstrate a lack of respect for Angelenos and principles Mejia was elected to uphold.
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This morning, we officially qualified to be on the ballot! CD12 deserves nothing less than ethical leadership - someone who will always put the needs of our community first. Thanks to everyone who has gotten us this far. Now, let’s get to work.
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Jokes about mass atrocity, genocide or targeted persecution are never funny. NOT EVER. They are not a punchline or a political point.
Androsky’s words are nothing short of despicable hate speech. They are damaging. They cause fear & divisiveness, which I know is counter to..
Josh Androsky (
@ShutUpAndrosky
), a Senior Advisor to Los Angeles City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez, made Holocaust jokes about
@AmySchumer
, that the Nazis named a concentration camp after her "Cowschwitz."
"They all (and Amy) smelled the same" – referring to the massive
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Grateful for friends like you who live their values into practice and policy!
Enormous congratulations to my friend
@SJOberstein
for earning the overwhelming endorsement from
@LADemocrats
in her campaign to serve as our next Councilmember in CD12. She is a lifelong Democrat, outstanding leader who embodies integrity, vision, community building and heart!
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When did honesty & transparency become a matter of political courage? 🧵
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Instead of being accountable to us, John Lee is going after the Ethics Commission. Now, his actions will cost us, the taxpayers, even more money. We simply can’t afford John Lee. Now is the time for change.
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The choice could not be more clear.
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So proud to stand w/
@CUyghurs
@ThePeaceProject
@EUJS
@JCRC_AJC
@JulieM615
@RushanAbbas
@Bini_Guttmann
in the
@berlin_beijing
coalition to call for a diplomatic boycott of the
#Beijing2022
Olympics.
We are proud to be part of the Berlin-Beijing Coalition, an interfaith and bipartisan group fighting to diplomatically boycott the
#Beijing2022
Olympics and to educate how the Olympics has historically been a tool to spread positive propaganda.
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Thrilled to have the support of our Assemblymember
@Pilar4CA
, someone whose leadership and integrity has set the mold for our community and state.
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@bchesky
When are you going to suspend operations in China, specifically in the Uyghur region?
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.
@politicoca
is taking note: After
@AdamSchiff
endorsed our campaign, they noted that our election is “primed to be one of the most closely watched contests in the city.” I can’t do this without your help. Please donate what you can today:
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Will you be staying in any of AirBnB’s rentals in Xianjing and see the genocide being committed against the Uyghers with your own eyes?
#UyghurGenocide
#SilenceisComplicity
1. Starting today, I'm living on Airbnb. I’ll be staying in a different town or city every couple weeks
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Today I filed the initial paperwork to be on the ballot as a candidate for CD12. Serving our community is a responsibility I take very seriously - I look forward to working with you over the coming months to make that a reality. Learn more & get involved: .
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Words matter. Reckless words can lead to devastating consequences. Those who funded the despicable and unfounded mailer should publicly apologize and denounce the content. Shame on you.
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On
#YomHaShoah
, a time to remember the millions lost during the Holocaust, we must also carry the lessons from the past forward to ensure that Never Again isn't just an empty phrase, but an actual call to action.
@jworldwatch
#UyghurGenocide
"What is happening to the
#Uyghurs
is not the Holocaust, but...we are witnessing China erect the same infrastructure that Germany developed leading up to the Berlin Olympics in 1936."
A call to action on
#YomHashoah
from Serena Oberstein of
@jworldwatch
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It is irresponsible to infer that someone is antisemitic w/o any evidence. Traumatizing and inciting fear weaponizes hate at a time when there is a fervent rise in antisemitism and intolerance globally. LA needs to be unified. That’s what Lindsey has spent her career doing.
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During Passover Jewish ppl often tie the story of the Jews of the Exodus to modern day slavery.
@jworldwatch
is fighting for the human rights of the Uyghur people in Xinjiang, China. Join:
@Rene_Cassin
@UHRP_Chinese
@_JMUF
@HIASrefugees
@theJCPA
@ajws
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Uyghur & Jewish leaders across the world are coming together to lift our voices & demand action.
@HIASrefugees
@UHRP_Chinese
@UyghurProject
@ajws
@theJCPA
@Rene_Cassin
@Omerkanat1
@nuryturkel
@EUJS
@Bini_Guttmann
@HannahZoeW
@TheRAC
Join us!
#UyghurGenocide
So many incredible international partners are coming together to make the Uyghur Week of Action so special – we need you to join us in order to maximize our impact for the
#Uyghurs
! Sign up today at |
#UyghurWeek
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Thank you to
@ChadMayes
@MarcLevine
@JesseGabrielCA
@Asm_Nazarian
for your leadership passing CA res 41 in support of Uyghur human rights. This is an important first step.
#UyghurGenocide
(Start at 1 hr 4 min)
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As one former councilmember prepares for jail, let’s not wait for the other shoe to drop in CD12. If you’re ready for ethical leadership, join us.
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I hope to be in Israel at the World Zionist Congress this fall, working 4 the protection of values espoused and realized by the women’s suffrage movement: inclusivity, equity, democracy and a secure, Jewish Israel living in peace and security beside a sovereign Palestinian state.
The special World Zionist Congress elections issue of our e-zine, Israel Horizons, is now online! With personal perspectives on
#WZC2020
elections from 3
@HatikvahSlate
members -
@hbaker69
,
@sjzeise
, &
@shartiag
- and much more!
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“If Ms. Bachelet doesn’t plan on running for a second term when her mandate expires in August, why not stand up and fulfill her role as the UN’s highest human rights official?”
@OmerKanat1
Executive Director
@UyghurProject
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Young people are our future, showing us what’s possible, demanding more from their leaders & working to ensure their priorities are being heard. I’m honored to have the support of LACYD & look forward to working with them to fight for causes that matter to the next generation.
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The choice is clear. We’ve build an incredible coalition of labor unions,
organizations, Democratic Clubs, elected officials and hundreds across CD12 who are all standing up for ethical leadership in City Hall. I’m grateful for their support.
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Our poll shows that we have a clear path to victory. My opponent fails to reach 50% given his major ethics accusations, sexual harassment payouts and lackluster job performance. Great news, but now is the time we need your help to get our message out to as many voters as possible
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You would hope that
@VW
learned from past mistakes. In this oped I coauthored w/
@MetodijaKoloski
we assert, “Volkswagen can no longer remain complicit in the genocide against the Uyghurs taking place in Western China today. “ Join
@jworldwatch
and demand accountability.
Founded by the Nazi Party in 1937,
@VW
is once again using forced labor to make a profit and curry political favors. It is time to hold them accountable.
Read more from
@SJOberstein
(
@jworldwatch
) &
@MetodijaKoloski
(
@AAACSR1
).
#Uyghurs
#HumanRights
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If you are fiercely Zionist and fiercely progressive vote for
@HatikvahSlate
in the World Zionist Congress election now.
#ivoted
#hatikvahslate
#ZionistElection
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Senator
@HenrySternCA
has built his career working ensure our community is protected from wildfires, preventable disasters like Aliso Canyon, and has fought tirelessly to deliver access to public safety resources up & down the state of California. I’m honored to have his support.
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French Jews warned that it's not safe 2 go 2 shul 2nght. Temples will be dark for the 1st time since Holocaust.
#JeSuisCharlie
#JeSuisJuif
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I’ve known Lindsey for close to a decade and she exemplifies progressive values and integrity. She is nuanced, measured and has always been upfront about where she stands on issues. For as long as I have known her, she has stood with the Jewish community.
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Now it is time for the House to demonstrate the same political courage. It is crucial for the U.S. to be a moral compass in the fight for Uyghur justice.
Now we need to make a BIG PUSH to pass the bill in the House. Contact your Representative today and let them know that you support
#Uyghur
human rights:
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This says it all.
With 4 days left to vote, want to help us bring ethical leadership to City Hall? Sign up to volunteer: .
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To create safer communities for all people, policies that create more equity and inclusion must be part of the solution. That’s why I am grateful for the work and endorsement of the
@StonewallYDems
.
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There are only 2 WEEKS until the election is over - with only 2 candidates running, the race in
#CD12
will be decided on March 5. Want to help?
✔️ Vote TODAY
✔️ Make sure your neighbors vote
✔️ Sign up to talk with voters:
Let’s make every moment count!
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With just about 90 minutes left to vote, I am filled with gratitude for everyone who gave so much of themselves for our community. If you haven’t yet voted, please make sure to drop off your ballot at a drop box or vote at an in-person vote center! Every vote matters.
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It’s time for the United States to recognize the Rohingya Genocide.
The Tatmadaw’s aggressive actions are a dangerous step backward for the country and human rights in the region.
@JWorldWatch
Executive Director
@SJOberstein
wrote about the takeover last year and the increased risk for the
#Rohingya
.
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Congressmember
@BradSherman
has spent decades serving the San Fernando Valley in elected office. I am grateful for all he’s done for our region and am proud to have earned his endorsement.
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ICYMI: Next Thursday 10/7
@jworldwatch
will be hosting a panel of leaders
@AnnaATurcotte
,
@JewherIlham
,
@waiwainu
and Millete Birhanemaskel who are bringing transparency and policy change for urgent human rights issues.
#Tigray
#Uyghur
#Rohingya
#Armenia
#Artsakh
#womenleaders
Women are the backbone of their communities and also the targets of violence and sexual assault. They are leading the way to bring transparency to the atrocities perpetrated against their friends and families.
#womenleadingtheway
#hearhervoice
#UyghurGenocide
#TigrayForcedFamine
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Thank you for setting the example and for your confidence in me!
Exciting news for our community! We deserve ethical leadership on the LA City Council - I’m glad to see
@SJOberstein
stepping up for us.
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Rick Zbur has been a long-time leader, pushing forward policies to make people’s lives better. I am proud of the work we have done together and look forward to continuing our partnership to deliver for all Angelenos.
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I am so honored to have earned the support of longtime LA City leaders who all played an instrumental role in improving the lives of Angelenos across our city.
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“You have to act. You have to put people over profit.”I talked with
@NurKashgar
about
@jworldwatch
#Uyghur
Forced Labor Database.
#peopleoverprofit
My latest for
@RFA_UyghurNews
Uyghur Forced Labor Database brings to light more than 800 national and international companies and their ties to the Uyghur people are experiencing an ongoing genocide.
@SJOberstein
@jworldwatch
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This week is going to be an incredible effort of leaders around the globe coming together to lift up their voices in support of Uyghurs including songs from
@JonahPlatt
and
@mrsjfroco
! Join us.
#Uyghurweek
We are adding new special guests to our Uyghur Freedom Seder, including
@RabbiSaperstein
,
@MarkJHetfield
,
@RayhanAsat
,
@Bini_Guttmann
,
@Omerkanat1
and many more. Click here to see what the buzz is about – |
#UyghurWeek
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@jaketapper
The Jewish and Uyghur peoples are inextricably linked together through our unique but strikingly similar histories of persecution.
@jaketapper
, join our Uyghur Seder model to amplify the voices of the Uyghur people.
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When anyone faces discrimination simply for who they are, we all suffer - & we all have a role to play to ensure all people are safe & protected. As we work to build more equitable & inclusive communities for everyone, I’m grateful for the work & endorsement from
@StonewallDems
.
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Earning the endorsement of the LA Times is a major victory, but we need your help to ensure voters throughout our community hear about their trust in our leadership. Donate and sign up to volunteer - we can’t do this without you! QR codes below.
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Thank you for your confidence in me and generous support, Senator Stern!
Now more than ever, we need local leadership we can trust. Leaders who will do the right thing when nobody is watching.
@SJOberstein
is that leader for CD12.
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Having all voices represented in government is crucial, and for far too long, the unique perspectives and experiences of women have been left out. I’m honored to have the support of Fund Her, who has had remarkable success in helping us get closer to gender parity in government.
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Our city needs to do all it can to invest in ways to keep our communities safe, which must include creating transit options that help reduce pedestrian death and create more liveable neighborhoods for all families. I am deeply honored to have the support of
@streetsforall
.
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Human Rights Groups Urge U.S. Soccer to End Volkswagen Partnership - Uyghur Human Rights Project.
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As LA City Controller,
@RonGalperinLA
brought transparency, accountability and made data more accessible. He led with integrity and I am grateful to have his support.
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Uyghur Week of Action: Join
@RayhanAsat
,
@nuryturkel
,
@ruth_messinger
,
@MarkJHetfield
as we lift our voices for Uyghur human rights.
#UyghurGenocide
#UyghurWeek
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Our longshore and warehouse workers keep our ports operating, one of the biggest sources of revenue for our city’s economy. Coming from a union family, I am so proud to have the support of
@TheILWUSCDC
and will always fight for good jobs and reliable benefits for all families.
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I’m proud to have the support of the North Valley Democratic Club, who are deeply committed to strengthening our community and recognize that now is the time for new leadership.
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Nurses and healthcare professionals are the backbone of our community. They deserve the same care and dignity that they give their patients every day. I’m honored to receive the endorsement of
@SEIU121RN
.
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@notcapnamerica
Who says their liberal on $ matters? Other than Paltrow, many don’t live in the City of LA. Kim & Kris K- Calabasas, Snoop- Long Beach? (they all have a different mayor/local gov), Many are also entrepreneurs which means it’s not unlikely they run in the same circles in LA.
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We've spent months working hard to bring ethical leadership to City Hall & it all comes down to today.
#CD12
, if you haven't yet, please GET OUT TO VOTE! If you voted, make sure 5 of your friends and neighbors vote. Every vote truly matters. More info:
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It is time for
@VWGroup
to close their factory in the Xinjiang region of China and do their part to protect
#Uyghur
human rights!
#UyghurWeek
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Shnorhavor Surb Tznund - a merry Armenian Christmas and happy Three King’s Day to all who celebrate. May you be surrounded by loved ones and community. 🎄🎄🎄👑👑👑
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@califas_andrew
@nithyavraman
Dude, sit down. You publicly berating a newly elected City Council person is not only crass, it shows the lack of commitment to our City. If we want what’s best for LA, we help guide our new leaders in, not watch as they trip. I expect more from our veterans.
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"I don't accept the jury's decision in this case anymore than I accept it in the case of Medgar Evers and Emmett till" Exactly
@RevJJackson
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Children are being massacred and forcibly starved for close to two years. Where is the world’s outrage?
#TigrayUnderAttack
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I am proud to have earned the support from
@RoofersLocal36
. With so many hard-working families in CD12, I will always fight for good paying jobs that give families the opportunities to thrive.
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@AIPAC
@jstreetdotorg
This is ugly guys. It doesn’t work well when we call each other kapos. If you want to tamp down on antisemitic tropes stop perpetuating them.
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Everyone deserves to feel safe. Unfortunately, for too many in CD12, that's not the case. Learn more about my public safety plan, which includes investments in the root causes of crime, helping those in need, and preparing for large-scale disasters: .
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@JeremyOberstein
@nrsk8land
I will miss
@nrsk8land
forever, but I applaud the leadership and example they are setting in our community!
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@TheOdalisque
@MazMHussain
@tomnakanishi
During those massacres, they fled on ships while they watched their country burn. Generational trauma is pretty visceral.
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The work of
@jworldwatch
to fight for Uyghur human rights is highlighted in this article. We need to keep working to make sure that "Never Again" isn't just a visceral phrase, but a call to action.
#UyghurGenocide
#uyghurforcedlabour
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Thrilled to have
@SFVDems
’s support. It’s time our community is represented by someone who reflects the district, shares our values & has the experience & integrity to deliver. For too long, the problems in our community have gone unaddressed while special interests are served.
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Full house today to kick off our canvassing efforts! So many members of our community showed up to talk with voters about why ethical leadership on City Council matters. Want to join us? Sign up to volunteer here:
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I didn’t take on an entrenched incumbent and his more than one million dollars of special interest money because it would be easy. I did it because our community deserves so much more than the status quo that has allowed corruption to run rampant at City Hall for years.
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vats of body parts. He stressed the value of an education because, “they can take the gold teeth from your mouth but they can never take the knowledge you’ve acquired.”
It’s never ever a joke. It is always what we live with every day. It is an example of what happens when…
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@Pilar4CA
and I talked to veterans, teachers, longtime neighbors and just moved in residents. Here’s what I’m hearing and what we know to be true: they’re tired of the status quo in
#CD12
and ready for change. They’re with us. Are you?
#serena4cd12
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@nuryturkel
inspires and compels those of us who’ve had the honor to share space with him to work harder to live our values.
@UyghurProject
@nuryturkel
@FortuneMagazine
A well-deserved inclusion. Congratulations to
@NuryTurkel
– we are proud to have you as a partner in our fight for human rights.
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Looking forward to this robust conversation about food security w/
@HIASrefugees
.
How do authoritarian regimes use climate change as a tool to create food and resource scarcity in
#Darfur
and beyond?
Find out tomorrow during this event hosted by
@HIASrefugees
and
@jworldwatch
.
There is still time to register:
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Proud to have earned support of 40+ leaders who are standing with me in this effort, including Fmr. CD12 Candidate
@LoraineForLA
, Granada Hills S. Neighborhood Council member Brad Smith, Chatsworth Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce member Renay Grace Rodriguez (
@We_Are_Graced
)
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Incredible display of solidarity by
@sagaftra
workers, showing us all that the power of labor unions and the collective voices of workers demanding what they deserve works.
#SagAftraStrike
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A great day in the 818. Thank you to so many family, friends and neighbors who knocked on hundreds of doors today calling for the kind of ethical leadership we deserve.
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@jworldwatch
is honored to partner with
@eliewieselfdn
,
@UyghurCongress
@UyghurProject
to host a conference in December to lifting up the urgency to recognize Uyghur human rights and end the Uyghur genocide.
“For those of us working at the intersection of Judaism and activism, Elie Wiesel’s legacy represents perseverance, hope, and the obligation each of us has to work for a world free of genocide," said
@SJOberstein
, JWW executive director.
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What a weekend! Each door knocked, each voter called, each community meeting we have it's clear: Our
#CD12
community is calling for change. Together, we will answer that call.
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Serena Williams is a shero. She’s displays strength and humility well beyond any of her male contemporaries. She is held to a standard unlike any other male or female athlete. To learn that she was fined $17,000 for her display of frustration is a hypocrisy! SHAME
@usta
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We cannot tire of speaking out against corruption. We must remain vigilant in expecting that our elected officials uphold the oath they took and hold them accountable when the oath is broken. Let’s remain united and work toward bridging communities for a more ethical Los Angeles
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For the government to work for people, our leaders need to set an example of integrity. That's why I will bring moral leadership to our City Council, fighting to keep communities safe, helping solve our homelessness crisis, & ensure everyone has housing they can afford.
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@Lesdoggg
@capthlr
@Kate_Chastain
@BravoTV
Was saying the same thing last night. These guys egos are so hurt by strong, competent women with opinions.
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