Rep. Jamie RaskinVerified account

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Proudly serving MD’s 8th on , , & . Confronting violent extremism on the Select Committee on Jan. 6.

Maryland's 8th District
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jul 1

    Marylanders, please know that help is here if you need it. The new Weekly Mental Health Check Program launches today. Learn more about how to enroll in this essential free public program:

    The Thomas Bloom Raskin Act program launches today. It creates a Mental Health Check Program through 2-1-1 Maryland. To sign up, text healthcheck to 211MD1 or visit .
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  2. 52 minutes ago

    For decades, fossil fuel companies funded climate denialism to protect profits and to keep polluting our ecosystem. Each year, our government spends $20.5B subsidizing these agents of disinformation and exploitation. Time to end fossil fuel subsidies in the .

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  3. 4 hours ago

    It’s horrifying to see images of Border Patrol agents whipping Haitian refugees at the Texas border. Not exactly the feeling I get from the Statue of Liberty. Let’s treat refugees the way we would want to be treated.

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  4. 7 hours ago

    More on the bill here:

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  5. 7 hours ago

    Providing social media technology to our children without understanding the consequences is irresponsible & risky. Let’s pass my with and to do independent research on the effects of social media & tech on our children's mental & physical health.

    “WE MAKE BODY IMAGE ISSUES WORSE FOR 1 IN 3 TEEN GIRLS.” That’s a document that Facebook employees shared internally, summarizing research about teen girls who experience these issues By me, +
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  6. 22 hours ago

    Texas' anti-choice law deputizes millions of Americans to become bounty hunters and sue people for $10,000 if they help Texas women, even victims of incest and rape, exercise their constitutional rights. Let’s pass the Women’s Health Protection Act to codify Roe v. Wade.

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  7. Sep 20

    Readers, don’t miss out on the Library of Congress’ ! Be sure to check out the Library’s ongoing nationwide programming, featuring author conversations, poetry slams, book club meetings and more—near you and online.

    Authors appearing in live Festival presentations on Monday, Sept. 20 include (L-R) Kristen Arnett, Raven Leilani and Lawrence Wright.
    Happy Monday! It's Day Four of the 2021 National Book Festival, and we have some great authors & presentations starting today at 3pm ET -- plus dozens of author talks ready to stream anytime. Get today's rundown here:
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  8. Sep 20

    In 1944, Lt. Robert Banker saved Guy Whidden's life on a WWII battlefield in Holland. On the 77th anniversary of the battle, Guy completed his final mission—to have Lt. Banker honored with a Bronze Star "V." So glad we could help Guy, who is 98, fulfill this amazing mission.

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  9. Retweeted
    Sep 20

    Eight months after leaving office, Trump’s control over the Republican party remains strong. How strong? Congressman Jamie Raskin () tells NBC's that it’s “like an authoritarian religious cult.”

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  10. Sep 19

    Justice Ginsburg filed a blistering dissent in Shelby County v. Holder, saying that demolishing the Voting Rights Act because no one is being disenfranchised is like throwing away your umbrella in a rainstorm because you’re not getting wet. America is getting drenched now.

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  11. Sep 18

    Great news: is reversing the Trump Admin's chaotic relocation of the Bureau of Land Management HQ. BLM lost more than 87% of DC staff. We’ve worked hard to return BLM HQ to DC. I’m glad we can put another Trump failure behind us.

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  12. Sep 17

    Celebrating National Small Business Week at one of my favorite restaurants in , Middle East Cuisine! Hey everyone, please get out and support a local business this weekend!

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  13. Sep 17

    and , who is showing us how to place loyalty to Constitutional government above worship of demagogues.

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  14. Sep 17

    The two constitutional patriots I’m celebrating today are , who 20 years ago showed America how to take Congress’ war powers seriously,

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  15. Sep 17

    Happy Constitution Day! Constitutional patriots place Constitutional values and their oaths of office above party convenience.

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  16. Sep 17

    Our first Local Hero of is Gloria Aparicio Blackwell! The founding director of the Office of Community Engagement at the , Gloria has championed census participation and COVID prevention on campus.

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  17. Sep 17

    Each year, I have the extraordinary honor of nominating Maryland students to our nation's service academies. The deadline to apply for a nomination is fast approaching. To be considered, be sure to submit your application by October 1.

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  18. Sep 17

    Every time I look at the submissions to the Congressional Art Competition, I'm beyond impressed by the technical skill, range of emotion and maturity of topic in each work. Look at what these young virtuosos across Maryland's Eighth have created!

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    Sep 15

    I’ve introduced legislation with commissioning a research initiative at NIH on the effects of tech on kids and teens. Congress should pass our Children and Media Research Advancement Act and give parents the info they need to raise children in today’s digital world.

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  20. Sep 15

    G’mar Chatimah Tovah! I hope everyone observing Yom Kippur has a meaningful fast.

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  21. Sep 14

    I’m so sad to learn of the passing of Patricia O’Neill, a great Mom, the longest serving member of the Montgomery Board of Education in MCPS history and my friend. We have been blessed by her commitment to MoCo students & more than 20 years of service. Sending love to her family.

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