Robert Emmons Jr.

@r_emmonsJr

Executive Director of , Frm. Candidate for US Congress, Frm. CL, GVP Advocate. Tweets are my own. RT≠endorsement.

Chicago, IL
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Joined February 2019
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  1. 3 hours ago

    For immediate release: I’m honored to be supporting . We can flip IL-16 from Red to Progressive, but it’s going to take all of us in it together. Dani is a real leader & will fight for values that will help to save lives. Contribute at

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  2. Retweeted
    6 hours ago

    We are *never* going to criminalize our way into safety. We need a president who will work with our communities to build an everyday that works for all of us.

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    Trump on rising violent crime in big cities: "Number are gonna be coming down even if we have to go in and take over cities ... We're not supposed to, we're supposed to wait for them to call, but they don't call."
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  3. Retweeted
    Jul 12

    He was the second child lost to one mother over three months. Why is this mother wondering what SHE did to have this happen to her? No parent should know the trauma of losing one child, let alone two.

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  4. Retweeted
    Jul 12

    No one deserves to die from gun violence.

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  5. Jul 10

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    I'm Trump's worst nightmare: a fearless woman of color who will end corporate greed. I've taken on Wall Street. Now, I'm running for Congress to fight for social, economic, racial and environmental justice. Join our campaign today -->
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  6. Jul 10

    I once had a conversation with at a conference, & I can honestly say that I walked away a better person from it. When she wins her Primary, her district will react the same way. Join me in support.

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  7. Jul 10

    Join us in an important conversation with the Global Diplomatic Forum. I’m honored to join this panel with young leaders from around the world in a discussion on our youth’s role in international diplomacy. If you can make it, here’s the information

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  8. Retweeted
    Jul 9

    TW: Police Brutality As you know, last Sunday night we organized a protest at the Florissant PD, where they've been especially brutal w/ protestors. That's not going to stop me though. I'll be out there on the streets every single day until we have true justice & freedom for all.

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  9. Jul 10

    Make it known.

    More Black men die from suicide than police shootings.
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    Jul 9

    MEGA PHONE BANK for . We have less than 3 weeks to get out the vote and bring fierceness to Congress! Tomorrow, Friday, June 10th, from 7:00 p.m. CT to 10:00 p.m. CT. :

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  11. Jul 9

    To my friends in Hyde Park, and everywhere else, please join me in supporting . I’d love to see you at the remote fundraiser in support of this Champion.

    I hope that you can join us tomorrow for our Virtual House Party with my old neighbor, Jaime! Grab tickets below and I'll see you tomorrow at 5:30pm CT! 👇
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  12. Jul 9

    Well that’s a headline. Support strong, good-hearted, brilliant Black candidates. Support them even when they’re up against the Establishment. Support them early. Support them with a RT and a few dollars.

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    Jul 9

    Failed Safety Policy Cocktail: Most of Chicago’s reactionary views on crime is one part conjecture, one part systemic classism, and two parts systemic racism. Stir it with a highway interchange and garnish with school closures. Yes, this is a subtweet.

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    Jul 8

    I don’t know who needs to hear this, but your life is worth living. The world is a better place because of you. Please believe that.

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  15. Jul 8

    I don’t know who needs to hear this, but your life is worth living. The world is a better place because of you. Please believe that.

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  16. Jul 8

    Thanks for the well wishes everyone! I totally agree that Brittani is brilliant in every way. We decided to snap a quick photo together. Baby Emmons is just two months away from making their entrance into the world.

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  17. Jul 8

    Stand in solidarity with airline workers.

    This is exactly why the airline Payroll Support Program must be extended. The program was intended to get us through the period that our country could get the virus contained. The opposite has happened and this jobs program, the most transparent & successful, must be extended.
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    Jul 8

    . wants to build progressive power. She's starting with endorsing for Congress

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  19. Jul 8

    What a great way to celebrate the life of Brian Sleet. Congratulations, Caleb. We’re all rooting for you! , do you mind throwing us his or information? Let’s send him off to with a bang.

    Meet Caleb, our 2020 Sleet Memorial Fellow! Brian Sleet was a founding board member of Chicago Votes and was dedicated to empowering a new generation of Black, political, change makers. We are so happy to have Caleb join us for DemocracyCorps 2020, honoring the legacy of Brian!
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    Jul 7

    Chicago politicians: builds most selective enrollment schools on north side. removes trade programs from minority schools. Closes south and west side schools. Robs CPS for CPD funding. Renews CPS contract with CPD. Also Chicago politicians: HOW DO WE STOP THE VIOLENCE?!

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