Team @Transition46 - thank you. Truly. Onward.
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Executive Director, Biden-Harris Transition
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A voice like mine has never been a Cabinet secretary or at the head of the Department of Interior.
Growing up in my mother’s Pueblo household made me fierce. I’ll be fierce for all of us, our planet, and all of our protected land.
I am honored and ready to serve.
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This virus has come with so many second order cruelties, not the least of which is our collective inability to grieve and mourn loss as per our customs.
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By the end of the year (🤞), the only statue that will remain on Monument Avenue in #RVA is one of Arthur Ashe. Letting that sink in for a moment. This goes to all the community organizers and activists - young and old. #BlackLivesMatter
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Virginia governor to announce removal of iconic Richmond statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
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. says Trump "brandished" a Bible, and said he "wish he would open it once in a while." Says no president will be allowed to silence the American people or take away our cherished right to assemble, and to speak.
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Wise of Joe Biden to address the nation today. America is badly in need of a calming, adult voice.
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Presuming we still have a free and fair election in November, it will be the most important vote you have ever taken in your life.
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Never thought I would see the day when a POTUS deliberately incites more violence instead of more calm. Incredibly dangerous.
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Newspaper editors have a choice: They don't have to use the photo that President used tear gas on his citizens to generate.
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I know your pain, your rage, your sense of despair and hopelessness. Justice has, indeed, been denied for far too long. Rioting, looting, and burning is not the way. Organize. Demonstrate. Sit-in. Stand-up. Vote. Be constructive, not destructive. johnlewis.house.gov/media-center/p
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This is not abstract: a black reporter was arrested while doing his job this morning, while the white police officer who killed George Floyd remains free. I am glad swift action was taken, but this, to me, says everything.
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George Floyd. Ahmaud Arbery. Christian Cooper. These injustices aren’t just about bad actors—they’re about the systems that permit, protect, and even promote the brutalization of African Americans. It's on all of us to speak up about and actively fight to change those systems.
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Can’t believe this has to be said but you don’t have the right to interrogate and demand the papers of random people simply because they are black, and you shouldn’t use 911 to enforce an authority you don’t have. This is not South Africa under apartheid or 1950s Alabama. Cheers.
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We've debated the role of government since our founding—but the time for cheap political shots at government is over. This crisis has shown that a strong, functioning government is essential to saving lives and our economy. And that a lack of one has devastating consequences.
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The wrong people are liking this tweet
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If you hire a housekeeper, nanny or home care worker, we developed some guidelines to help you think about how they come back to work safely (for everyone involved). And twitterfam, we would love your help spreading the word, too. Thank you!
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Bruce and I wish a joyous Eid al-Fitr to all Muslims celebrating in the United States and around the world. #EidMubarak!
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Sharing my warm wishes with the Muslim community in Virginia and around our country on Eid al-Fitr. I am grateful for places of worship and community organizations in Virginia that are striving to create that sense of community virtually in this difficult time. Eid Mubarak!
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Settle an argument - who had the best showing in the recording of “We are the world”?
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My iPhone insists on autocorrecting my name to YOhannes and it makes me chuckle every time
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THIS!!
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So...@AP headline writers.... @JulieR2019 is a Chávez granddaughter.
She is also a legendary organizer in her own right, with a very distinguished career.
And her job is much bigger than "helping" on Latino outreach.
C'mon now.
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Can’t stop thinking about this story.
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1 day later - this still makes me happy. Great leadership from , , and lots of others.
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The Democratic Party must stand up to powerful special interests and fight for economic, social, racial and environmental justice. I'm pleased that strong progressive leaders will work with the Biden campaign to unify our party in a transformational and progressive direction.
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The Democratic Party must stand up to powerful special interests and fight for economic, social, racial and environmental justice. I'm pleased that strong progressive leaders will work with the Biden campaign to unify our party in a transformational and progressive direction.
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This list feels like a microcosm for what a successful campaign will be. Truly inclusive, people with new ideas, + experience. Something for everyone. Really well done.
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NEW this morning: Biden and Sanders roll out the members of the 6 Unity Task Forces that will offer recommendations to the DNC platform cmte and to Biden. Includes @johnkerry, @EricHolder, @vivek_murthy, @aoc, @RepJayapal, @rweingarten, @econjared, @StephanieKelton.
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I wrote More Than Ready for women, particularly women of color, because we are the leaders the world needs right now. You'll find stories from 7 amazing women, along with my own lessons on things like doubt, fear and kindness.
Order here: indiebound.org/book/978158005
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Happy birthday, Ahmaud.
#AhmaudArbery should be turning 26 today.
Arrest or no arrest of those men, he will never get the justice he deserves. We will fight for him every day.
#JusticeForAhmaudArbery
#IRunWithMaud
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Ahmaud Arbery was just out for a jog—and he was gunned down.
This video is deeply sickening, and the fact that no action has been taken after two months is unacceptable. Ahmaud’s friends and family deserve accountability and justice.
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I've struggled for words to describe the pain my husband & I feel reading about the lynching of #AhmaudArbery
Black while walking. Black while eating. Black while jogging.
Every time we have to have this conversation with Cora I'm outraged.
We need justice for his family now.
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Another season!
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Replying to @BleacherReport
Ageless. Found a great photo from @frankgore ’s rookie year offseason
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This one is a must. I’ve watched these stories inspire folks from all walks of life for years. You’ll be glad you picked this up.
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Today was supposed to be the launch of my tour for the paperback updated version of #findingmyvoice. I was looking forward to traveling the country and sharing my story, and hearing yours too. But “the perfect plan crumbled” so my travels will be virtual. Hope to see you soon!
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Today was supposed to be the launch of my tour for the paperback updated version of #findingmyvoice. I was looking forward to traveling the country and sharing my story, and hearing yours too. But “the perfect plan crumbled” so my travels will be virtual. Hope to see you soon!
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Liberal challenger defeats conservative incumbent in Wisconsin Supreme Court race via
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Congrats to all the amazing advocates — mostly women — whose years of hard work paid off today with the signing of reproductive rights, DREAMer, and gun violence prevention bills! You’ve made our Commonwealth a better place for all people. #VaLeg
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Update: I now hate the Star Wars theme.
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Recently changed my morning alarm tone to the Star Wars theme song. Highly recommend. Puts me in a great mood from the moment I wake up until the moment I first check Twitter.
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Only a few more weeks until you can get 's #MoreThanReady, an essential guide that provides the tactical tools women of color need to reach unprecedented levels of power and success—without compromising who they are.
Preorder now! bit.ly/2QFJsia
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