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Unbossed Congresswoman for Michigan's Mama working for justice, social worker at heart, Detroiter, Palestinian American, proud Muslima.

Detroit, MI
Joined December 2011

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  1. First bill: Justice for All Civil Rights Act I will fight back against every racist and oppressive structure that needs to be dismantled.

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  2. I used my own *personal Quran* that my best friend of 25 years gifted me to use for the ceremonial swear in (basically a photo with Speaker Pelosi). *Note: I did not use Jefferson's Quran as reported. I wanted it to be more personal (and my own).

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    Jan 4

    When you push reckless policies that squander our resources, defy our values, leave 800,000 federal workers unpaid and millions of Americans without needed services, you don’t need to declare a national emergency. You are the national emergency.

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    Read my column: why ⁦⁩ & ⁦⁩ are so important for Palestinian-, Somali-, & Yemeni-Americans. Despite Trump’s hateful policies & rhetoric - these strong women show the promise of America can be achieved. We can fight & win.

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  5. The result of a reckless president right here. Real people count on us to be responsible. Their lives depend on it.

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  6. The human impact on our communities needs to be the focus. On our first day, we voted to reopen the government because we lead with compassion, not idiotic unrealistic campaign promises. via

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  7. Jan 5

    Our residents deserve , the right to quality education, universal health care & every opportunity that helps us thrive. This is why I support repealing . Every single person in deserves to live in a just & equitable society.

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    Jan 4

    For people who have only recently heard of and are just shocked, shocked I tell you... don’t be. Rep. Tlaib is exactly who her district voted for. She represents a constituency that wants to .

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  9. Jan 4

    . Thank you for starting the social media movement. So loved all the amazing women from across the country and world who shared their gorgeous Palestinian thobes. We inspired so many. This historic moment belongs to all of us.

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    Jan 4

    As got sworn-in in her gorgeous thobe, the rest of the internet decided to join her and they did not disappoint 🔥 Here our top 10 tweets that blessed our timelines:

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    Jan 4

    America's poorest families are bearing the brunt of Trump's temper tantrum. On our first day, we passed two bills to reopen the government. Now it's time for the President and Senate to act and end the !

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  12. Jan 4

    I love that I get to serve with this fierce sister.

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  13. Jan 4

    Now is the time to begin impeachment proceedings against President Trump via

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  14. Jan 4

    This is not just about Donald Trump. This is about all of us. In the face of this constitutional crisis, we must rise.

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    Jan 4

    How do I describe the freshman class of the 116th Congress? “We are the doers. We’re the defenders of democracy. We’re here to make it work.” Thank you for capturing this moment and bringing your talents to this piece.

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  16. Jan 4

    I will always speak truth to power.

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  17. Jan 4
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  18. Retweeted
    Jan 3

    As the son of a Palestinian mother, its a milestone for Palestinian-Americans to see their culture and heritage reflected in their elected officials. Young girls like my daughter and niece now have officials they can see & aspire to be like one day!

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    Jan 3

    “When people like us run and don’t change anything about ourselves, we win!” -Congresswomen at the People’s Swearing In.

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    Jan 3

    People are using in honor of Rashida Tlaib. She's the first Palestinian-American woman to serve in Congress. Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are also rejoicing.

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