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Representative Melody Hernandez
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Paramedic. Proud Union Member. Running for Re-Election in LD8.
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A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE FOCUSED ON PRIVATE PRISONS, BUT WHAT THEY DON'T REALIZE IS THAT OUR REMAINING PUBLICLY OPERATED PRISONS HAVE PRIVATIZED MOST OF THEIR ESSENTIAL SERVICES LIKE HEALTH CARE, COMMISSARY, AND COMMUNICATIONS, SO THE PROFIT MOTIVE STILL EXISTS. WE NEED TO RETHINK THE
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Arizona will have to cut back its Colorado River water usage by 592,000 acre-feet as the Bureau of Reclamation declares a Tier 2 short due to the ongoing drought.
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The House just passed the historic Inflation Reduction Act!
Congress finally delivered on our promise to cut drug costs, combat climate change and prolonged drought and so much more—without raising taxes one penny on Arizona families and small businesses.
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Congratulations to our 2022 legislative district candidates! Get involved with your local LD today maricopadems.org/neighborhood (1/5)
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On this International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples’, we celebrate our Indigenous culture with our brothers and sisters around the globe. Today is a time to cherish and uplift our heritage while still recognizing our strive for more Indigenous freedoms.
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If you or someone you know is suffering from mental trauma related to the events in Gallup NM. There are resources to help. Reach out, talk, process.
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ARIZONA VOTERS, TODAY IS THE DAY! Things to know as you vote:
-YOU HAVE UNTIL 7PM TO GET IN LINE, once in line, stay in line
-You can bring your ballots to voting centers (check iwillvote.com)
-CALL THE VOTER PROTECTION HOTLINE WITH ANY ISSUES: 1-833-868-3429
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Good morning. The day has arrived for #Arizonans to chose a better future. I have full faith and trust that together we will make an #AZGov where everyone has a fair shot to succeed. Thank you and let’s win today! 💪🏽🙏🏽 Vamos a ganar!
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Thank you for your vigorous support and for the impactful work you do for our community! We need to get out the vote for strong Democrats like you up and down the ballot on election day tomorrow! #ArizonaNeedsUs
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🚨🚨READ BEFORE YOU VOTE🚨🚨
Thank you and for co-authoring this important piece.
#Latinos saved this state once—we can do it again with the right leader.
azcentral.com/story/opinion/
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1) You can drop off signed, sealed green envelope at any voting location or drop box before 7:00 PM Tuesday. You don't need to check in or wait in line.
2) You can go to any of 210 voting locations on Tuesday, get ballot printed, and feed it into tabulator.
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Showing up for our neighbors always comes first. It was a humbling experience being able to join others focused on protecting homes and families from flooding. We’re all in this together 💪🏼
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The life of Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval remembered and honored by the Navajo People
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🙌🏻3 days until election day–no time to rest! This morning we knocked doors in the brand new LD9. There are TWO available AZHouse seats in this district, making it the most competitive district in the East Valley. ¡Vamos!💪🏽 #arizonaneedsus
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This is amazing - the hospital’s last patient from the Uvalde shooting was finally released. 10-year-old Mayah Zamora.
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Y'all - I'm only $668 away from reaching my fundraising goal this month. If you would have asked me at the beginning of the month, I would NOT have thought we were gonna reach it, but here we are... I could definitely use the help
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Independents CAN vote. They may choose a nonpartisan municipal ballot or they may pick a Democratic or Republican ballot.
Find your polling place at Locations.Maricopa.Vote.
#VOTE
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#GOTV Saturday was HUGE! If you haven't voted yet, you have until Tuesday to submit your ballot. Find out where at Locations.Maricopa.Vote
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You cannot underestimate the power of representation in politics & leadership.
After canvassing with today for I can’t begin to explain how hopeful & full of joy I am for the future of #AZ 💙
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Great canvass this AM in Mesa. Next one coming up at 5PM in West Phoenix. 💪🏽 e-mail pedro@marcolopez.com for info.
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We are working an incident at the Arizona Mills mall. Please avoid the area.
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Swipe and follow this thread to see our endorsements for Arizona State House Representatives for the upcoming election! Join us in supporting these progressive and Pro-Equality candidates in these important offices where real change can happen.
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Only 5 days 'til the Aug 2 AZ Primary! We are posting our #StandEndorsed #EducationChampions until then – Get out and VOTE and prove Arizonans value fair, effective education!
We proudly endorse for LD8 State House.
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Prisons and jails in Arizona responded to the pandemic by permanently raising custody levels and locking everyone down longer, while reducing recreation time and access to programming. I hear from so many people who are still being deprived of showers, phone calls and sunlight.
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🌟FREE tuition & assistance at Maricopa Community Colleges available for people with jobs impacted by COVID🌟
Outstanding partnership between & to help people train for great jobs in high-demand areas. Info: maricopa.edu/r2r
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As my mom says, Tuesday is a great day to return your ballot for Marco Lopez for #AZ governor.
Today’s the last day to mail it so it arrives on time to get counted. 📬💪🏽 Join us #ArizonaNeedsUs
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Thursday at noon, join and and myself to discuss our series The Prison Sell, published in partnership between and . We’ll talk outcomes and possible solutions, and hopefully hear from you, on what you think needs to happen.
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Too good of a graph to not share on a Monday 📈 #UnionStrong✊
#BoilermakersUnion #UnionProud #MondayMotivation
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I joined for a beautiful celebration filled with love and tears of joy as they reunited many immigrant families who had been separated for years. It was a powerful reminder of all the work that still needs to be done, but for this moment, felicidades a las familias 💛
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Today is the last day to request an early ballot in the mail! The deadline is 5 p.m. You can make your request online at BeBallotReady.Vote, email us at voterinfo@risc.maricopa.gov or give us a call at (602) 506-1511.
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ENDORSEMENT ALERT 🚨
NAVAJO NATION PRESIDENT JONATHAN NEZ ENDORSES MARCO LOPEZ FOR GOVERNOR!
Arizona's leaders have a duty to ensure we are including our 22 tribes and all Arizonans in the decision-making process and not leave anyone behind, ignored or taken for granted.
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
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Find a voting center at Locations.Maricopa.Vote if you'd like to vote in person or drop off your early ballot.
Don't forget to sign the envelope!
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We're setting up Vote Centers all this week, opening 44 more sites by Saturday! Be sure to visit Locations.Maricopa.Vote to find the most convenient location to vote in person or drop off your early ballot.
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It was an incredible honor being able to join President Nez and Marco Lopez in Navajo Nation this morning. Through these insightful conversations and strong partnerships, we can ensure Arizona’s 22 tribes have a seat at the table.
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LD-26 Representative and voices in her community see a system that will continue to prop up and reward problematic police officers — especially if civilian oversight boards are civilian in nothing more than name
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The Prison Sell: How Arizona's Department of Corrections leases prisoners for profit.
and investigation by , , & me. Edited by , Chad Snow and
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Great canvass today with , , and in ! Big thank you to for joining us too!
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Out in #Chandler today b/c only by working together as a team will we be able to achieve an Arizona where we can all succeed. #ArizonaNeedsUs to create better opportunities for everyone. TOGETHER our future is brighter.
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