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Proud to stand in solidarity with survivors who've come forward this week — and those who've kept their stories close. Together, we'll keep pushing for a Congressional hearing and for the full Epstein files to be released. This is about transparency, accountability, & healing.
Happy Labor Day family! Union workers are the backbone of Boston and America. Solidarity forever. Together, we choose community over chaos, love over greed, & people over profit.
Today marks the 62nd anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. I'm thinking about the words of the great Martin Luther King Jr. in these times — where do we go from here: chaos or community? We choose community, today and every day.
Trump's militarization of DC has nothing to do with public safety & everything to do with terror & intimidation. This is just the latest in his extremist march toward authoritarianism. And it's a distraction from his many broken promises, like lowering the cost of living.
Parents know the pain of a hungry baby's cry. Imagine instead of fumbling for a bottle a military blockade is preventing you from feeding your child. Rubio must pressure the Israeli govt to surge humanitarian aid into Gaza, including ready-to-feed baby formula. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/25/m...
Grateful to cut the ribbon on another successful Boston Caribbean Carnival! It's always a joy to celebrate the beauty of our Caribbean family, right in community.
The man who wanted to lynch the exonerated 5 is now unlawfully deploying the national guard and taking over the police department of DC — a beautiful, vibrant majority Black city that has been denied the rights and protections of statehood.
Survivors of Epstein’s abuse deserve to be heard. The courage to come forward should be met with Congressional action, not complicity. 19thnews.org/2025/08/demo...
Proud to stand with my sister-in-service, Rep. Delia Ramirez. Thank you for showing up as your full self and bringing your lived experience as the daughter of immigrants to the policymaking table. Your contributions make America great. Period.
What Republicans are doing in Texas is a cowardly, undemocratic power grab meant to silence voters. They know their policies are deeply unpopular so they want to rig the next election. Solidarity with Texas Democrats using every tool to fight back.
Deeply honored that the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival will be screening a new documentary short about our historic election and my time in public service, produced by Abby Ginzberg. Join us this Saturday at 11am for the world premiere. Tickets at mvaaff.com/tickets 🎟️
Our @local26-unitehere.bsky.social workers are an essential part of the Fenway Park experience. Their labor matters, but their lives matter too. Proud to join them on the picket line as they strike for fair wages, job security, and a fair contract.
As a survivor of sexual violence, our work to release the Epstein files is deeply personal. Healing, transparency, and accountability is long overdue.
UPDATE: We just forced the Oversight Committee to subpoena the Epstein files — a massive win for transparency, accountability, and healing. Pam Bondi must release them immediately. I will never stop fighting for my fellow survivors.
Grateful for you and your compassion, Mahmoud. We must keep pressing to protect the constitutional rights of everyone who calls America home and work with urgency to end the horrific genocide in Gaza.
It's always a joy to celebrate the history, culture, and vibrancy of our community at the Roxbury Unity Parade. Congrats to our honorees and shout-out to Toy Burton for another successful convening.
Congratulations @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social on decisively winning the Democratic nomination for the Arizona 7th! Looking forward to your victory in September and working with you in Congress. And grateful to @dejafoxx.bsky.social for the spirited, inspirational campaign she ran.
Great to see you again @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social. Feeling hopeful and energized after today's meeting with our Democratic nominee for NYC Mayor. Proud to stand with him and ready to make history in the general election!
It's time for #RepublicServices to get back to the bargaining table in good faith and do right by the hardworking members of Teamsters Local 25. We will honor the picket lines for as long as it takes for these workers to see their work rewarded with dignity and a living wage.
Another no-name Republican spewing dangerous Islamophobic rhetoric at a Congresswoman for cheap political points. Predictable, shameless clout-chasing. This is unacceptable and I stand with @IlhanMN. Fine must be censured.
Freedom & Joy. I’ll keep fighting for both, for all of us. 🇺🇸
Republicans' bill would be unforgivable. I'm fighting til the end because I see every child who stands to be harmed as my own. I see every elder who stands to be harmed by this bill as my own family. If passed, millions could die. And behind every statistic is a person, a family, a loved one.
We just need FOUR Republicans of conscience to reject this Big, Ugly Bill and prevent millions of families from losing healthcare, food assistance, and more. This bill is not inevitable. Call 202-224-3121 and urge your representative to vote NO.
This Big, Ugly Bill does not have to be an inevitability.
Republicans really want their legacy to be making people poorer, sicker, and hungrier just to give billionaires more money they don't need. It is shameful and they are shameless. I implore my House colleagues to reject this cruel bill.
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social decisively won the Democratic nomination. He is a loving son and husband, and community organizer who puts the people first. The vile, Islamophobic attacks on him are disgusting and the normalization of anti-Muslim hate is dangerous.
Three years after Dobbs, Republicans are still attacking our bodily autonomy. Their Big Ugly Bill would not only destroy Medicaid, but it would also exclude abortion care for people covered by the ACA exchange. They want a nationwide abortion ban and a nation of forced-birth.
Congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social! New Yorkers—and everyone who calls this country home—deserve a livable city. You ran a movement campaign that met people where they are and the people are powerful. 💐 to the organizers and volunteers who made last night possible.
Three years ago, the Supreme Court ripped away our fundamental right to reproductive freedom. This unjust status quo is not an inevitability. A more just America is possible — and we'll keep fighting for everyone to receive the care and dignity they deserve.
Mahmoud Khalil is a gentle soul who cares deeply about others' humanity. It is egregious that he was abducted and detained by this Administration. I'm deeply relieved that he's been released and he can finally be reunited with his wife and meet his infant son.
Happy Juneteenth, family! Today, we lean into Black joy, honor our ancestors, and take up all the damn space. Tomorrow, we keep building a just world where Black joy, health, and wealth are our birthright.
Make no mistake: This is a coordinated attempt to further control our bodies and our lives. Our freedoms and our destinies are tied. We will keep fighting this with everything we have.
Today the Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's cruel law banning gender-affirming care for minors. My heart hurts for the trans kids who will suffer because of today’s decision.
Solidarity with the millions of people across the globe who made it plain: There are #NoKings in America. Our democracy belongs to the people.
Unapologetic joy has always been, and continues to be, an act of resistance. Happy Pride, y'all!
A United States Senator manhandled and handcuffed by a rogue federal agency for doing his job. That’s the headline.
"Trump Accounts" would do nothing to close the wealth gap in America. Congress should reject them & instead pass Baby Bonds—a serious, inclusive, & economically sound proposal for advancing economic justice. @darrickhamilton.bsky.social & I explain why: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
"Now as much as ever, we need real investment in our children," @darrickhamilton.bsky.social and @pressley.house.gov write. wapo.st/43H3bUo
First they unlawfully detain our neighbors. Then they send ICE to deport & rip apart families. Now they're using the National Guard to crack down on peaceful protesters. This is authoritarianism.
Eid Mubarak! Wishing you blessings, happiness and peace as you celebrate Eid al-Adha.
This is what Trump and his ICE henchmen celebrate: Detaining Marcelo Gomes Da Silva — a high school junior from Milford, MA — on his way to volleyball and putting him in solitary confinement. Sickening. I'm grateful that he was released. This never should've happened.
Don't let these men and their pissing match distract from the fact Republicans are still trying to rip away healthcare and food from actual children.
Children should not live in fear of their parents disappearing. Elders should not live in fear of going to the grocery store or their faith house. Standing with our immigrant neighbors always. www.wbur.org/news/2025/06...
Rest in power, Congressman Rangel. We are so grateful for your leadership and service. amsterdamnews.com/news/2025/05...
George Floyd was a man before his murder sparked a movement. A father, son, fiancé, and Black man who deserved to grow old. As we mark five years since his brutal killing, let's not forget his humanity.
Republicans claim to be “pro-family” but want to gut Medicaid and rip away essential healthcare from babies and their mothers. The shame and the sham of it all.
Over 2 million people are being intentionally deprived of food, water, medicine, and baby formula. Israel must allow aid into Gaza immediately. This genocide must end and the U.S. must stop being complicit.
Trump says he wants a "big, beautiful bill." But there's nothing beautiful about making people poorer, sicker, and hungrier—just to give more tax breaks to billionaires.
Medicaid isn't just a line item in a budget. It's a lifeline for millions of families. TY @trahan.house.gov for making it plain and exposing the shame and cruelty of Republicans' budget scam.
Rümeysa Öztürk, welcome home.
Happy Mother's Day!
Rümeysa, we can't wait to welcome you home. www.cnn.com/2025/05/09/u...
Unacceptable. Transphobia makes everyone less safe. Ansley and Liz, I’m sorry you were treated like this. You deserve to show up in the world exactly as you are. www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/...
“[Rümeysa Öztürk’s] only so-called crime is co-authoring an op-ed centering the humanity of all people.” @mehdirhasan.bsky.social speaks with @pressley.house.gov on the detainment of Rümeysa Öztürk, a Tufts University student arrested for writing an op-ed on Palestine.
Way to tell the whole world you’ve never changed a diaper. The term you’re looking for is “stroller” or “car seat” Donald. And you need one of those to take your kid home from the hospital.
First Trump wrecks the economy, and now he wants to take even more money out of people's pockets. The cruelty is the point. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
There's been a LOT going on in Trump's first 100 days. So far, he's attacked everyone & everything EXCEPT the rising cost of living—and Republicans have been complicit. I started a Substack to cut through the noise & update you on how I'm fighting back. substack.com/@reppressley
Lens Arthur Joseph was a beautiful little boy. He was loving, kind-hearted, and had his whole life ahead of him. My heart breaks for his family, loved ones, and the Hyde Park community. I’m keeping all of them close in my prayers. whdh.com/news/5-year-...
Private detention centers are profiting off mass deportation just like private prisons profit off mass incarceration. Our humanity is at stake and our destinies are tied.
Arresting judges. Ignoring the Supreme Court. Eroding checks and balances. This is what a dictator does. And we should all be alarmed.
On Yom HaShoah, we remember the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust and the generational trauma felt by our Jewish siblings. We must affirm our shared humanity and commit to dismantling antisemitism and hate in all its forms—because our destinies are tied.
Free speech should be protected, not punished with imprisonment. What's happening to Rümeysa and Mahmoud impacts ALL of us. Donald Trump means to stoke fear so people will stop speaking out. But we will NOT stand by as our neighbors are disappeared and detained.
I spent the day at the ICE Detention centers where Rümeysa Öztürk and Mahmoud Khalil are being unjustly detained. They've been taken thousands of miles away from home and denied due process. I’m here to call for their immediate release and make it known that they haven’t been forgotten.
We can't stand by while the Trump Administration violates free speech and unlawfully detains people with no due process. I’m in Louisiana to meet directly with my constituent Rümeysa Öztürk & Mahmoud Khalil, to demand accountability, and to call for their immediate release.
3/ The Supreme Court must hold them in contempt and we must bring Kilmar home.
2/ The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the Trump administration must bring him home, but the White House is defying the court's order and sparking a constitutional crisis.
1/ Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland dad who was abducted by ICE in front of his 5-yr old child, is being illegally held in a notoriously inhumane Salvadoran mega-prison.
Grateful Governor Shapiro and his family are safe. This attack is chilling. Everyone deserves to feel safe in their home, their office, and their faith house.
Chag Pesach Sameach. From my family to yours, wishing peace and love to everyone celebrating the first night of Passover. Our destinies and freedoms are tied.
Mayor Michelle Wu has declared April 10, 2025, as Ayo Edebiri Day in the City of Boston, in honor of the actress, comedian, television writer, and Dorchester native. ❤️
This White House is a threat to our most basic rights. This is unacceptable. Mahmoud Khalil should be home with his wife awaiting the birth of their son, not criminalized for free speech and threatened with deportation. Our destinies are tied. We need to raise our voices now.
🚨UPDATE: Rümeysa Öztürk has now suffered three separate asthma attacks while in DHS custody. She has not received her required asthma medications—a violation of her fundamental right to medical care. This is cruelty, it is neglect, and it is a damning moral and legal failure.
Unconscionable. This innocent man is a legal resident and should be home with his family in Maryland. Instead, he was shackled by ICE and disappeared into a Salvadoran mega-prison without any charges or due process. The cruelty is the point.
Thank you @booker.senate.gov for holding the floor and putting your body on the line to center the people. There's so much at stake in this moment and this is the energy we need.
Absolutely not. The Constitution is clear.
Today, 1 in 3 women in America live under abortion bans. The headlines may have faded, but abortion justice remains as urgent as ever. www.jezebel.com/rep-ayanna-p...
#EidMubarak to our Muslim siblings in MA-7th and around the world! Wishing you peace, joy, and hope as you observe Eid al-Fitr.
This week, my Somerville constituent Rümeysa Öztürk was abducted in broad daylight by DHS officials and sent to Louisiana to be locked in a detention center. She has not been charged with any crime.
Rümeysa Öztürk should be at home in Somerville celebrating Ramadan with her friends and community.
Rumeysa Ozturk was kidnapped in plain sight & sent to Louisiana to be locked in the same detention center Mahmoud Khalil was sent to. She's a peaceful protestor, grad student, & my constituent who has a right to free speech & due process. Now she's a political prisoner. Free her now.
This is a horrifying violation of Rumeysa's constitutional rights to due process and free speech. She must be immediately released. And we won't stand by while the Trump Administration continues to abduct students with legal status and attack our fundamental freedoms.
Apparently Republicans in Congress don't read history books so I gave a quick lesson on why the Department of Education was created (and why destroying it would set us back decades)
This is anti-Blackness on steroids.
Donald Trump's latest attack on the Department of Education is an assault on students and educators that will undermine public education, threaten civil rights, and harm our most vulnerable students. We will fight this every step of the way, in the courts and in community.
@mayorwu.boston.gov laid out a powerful vision for Boston—one that meets this moment with urgency & empathy. From addressing our housing crisis to strengthening our schools, she’s building a vibrant, inclusive city for everyone. Grateful for her partnership. This moment requires it.
Happy St. Paddy’s day family! Loved sharing a meal with some of our elders in Hyde Park today at the Pryde, celebrating and commemorating the diverse contributions of the Irish community in our district 🍀
Happy St. Paddy’s day family! Loved sharing a meal with some of our elders in Hyde Park today at the Pryde, celebrating and commemorating the diverse contributions of the Irish community in our district 🍀
Yesterday we laid to rest the honorable Rep. Sylvester Turner. His commitment to serving Houston at the local, state & federal levels was rare & a testament to his love for the city. He was unafraid of a fight, dedicated to opening doors for those left out, & his transition is a loss for America.
This is a child with brain cancer. A U.S. citizen who deserves compassion and care like everyone else. Instead, Trump and Republicans are forcing her out of the country and ripping away her medical care.
I voted NO on Republicans' shameful budget bill. Every Senator should prioritize their constituents and hold the line. This bill would only make people sicker, poorer, & hungrier, and give Elon Musk a blank check to keep gutting essential services.
Millions of people rely on Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP. The cruelty is the point.
A President who detains a protestor and revokes their legal status can only be called one thing: A dictator. Silencing dissent is unlawful, unjust, and authoritarian through and through.
Today, 1 in 3 women live in states with abortion bans. The fight for reproductive rights is as urgent as ever. That's what I'm thinking about this International Women's Day.
@mayorwu.boston.gov came to Washington to defend Boston, tell an accurate story of our vibrant and diverse city, and affirm that immigration is essential to our city's success. She did not just meet the moment—she exceeded it.
If Republicans in Congress want to help make our country safe, I have some ideas for them.
Make. It. Plain.
To every one of my neighbors back in Boston, know this: You belong here. This is your home. Boston es tu hogar. Boston se lakay ou. 這是你的家. This is our city. We are the safest major city in the nation because we are safe for everyone. #Boston #Congress #CongressionalHearing #Immigration
Proud to introduce @mayorwu.boston.gov at today's Committee on Oversight & Government Reform hearing. She is an innovative and inclusive leader who is making Boston a welcoming city for folks from every walk of life.
Tonight, we'll hear Trump: -dehumanize immigrants, BIPOC folks, & trans kids -brag about unjustly firing federal workers -read from Putin's dictator self help book What we won't hear is why he's gutting government services to enrich himself & his billionaire friends.
As a federal worker at HUD, Claire has spent her career helping folks in the MA-7th access fair housing. She is one of thousands who've been unjustly fired by Trump. Claire is my guest to Trump’s address tonight to show the human toll of Republicans' assault on our federal workers & our democracy.