@BGThompsonMS

Congressman #MS02 | Avid Hunter l Kappa Alpha Psi 1967 👌🏽♦️

 Jackson, MS
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Joined August 2020
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January 6th was more than an attack on the Capitol it was an attack on democracy. The hate, violence, and division on display showed how deep the wounds are in our country. We can never forget, and we must stand against hate to heal and move forward. #StandAgainstHate
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It was a pleasure to join Coahoma Community College in celebrating this year’s Homecoming Queen, King, and members of the Royal Court. Congratulations to all on this special achievement and for representing Coahoma with pride! Picture Credit: Coahoma Community College
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I was glad to join the Glendora community for a prayer vigil and Stop the Violence ceremony on Saturday. Addressing violence takes all of us working together. We must invest in our communities, support our families, and build safer communities for future generations.
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Scott Colom
@scott_colomOct 24
I’m grateful to VP @KamalaHarris and Congressman @BGThompsonMS for joining me in the Delta for a healthcare roundtable, and to everyone in Clarksdale who welcomed us and shared their stories. Nobody should have to worry about whether they can afford to see a doctor or get the quality care they need. Mississippi families deserve better, and I’ll keep fighting to make sure they get it. #MississippiMatters
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Today’s roundtable discussion on rural health care with @KamalaHarris and @scott_colom was a reminder that the future of rural health care depends on the decisions our leaders make and whether they put the needs of the people first. It all starts at the ballot box!
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Recent Supreme Court action has allowed the Trump administration to use an expanded federal database to review voter registration records. With 12 days left to vote, every eligible voter should make sure their registration information is accurate and up to date!
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I was glad to join Gateway Community Development Corporation, HOPE Enterprise Corporation, and community leaders in Yazoo City for the ribbon-cutting of Roberts Estates.   Thank you to Gateway CDC and everyone who helped make this project possible.
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Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to speak at the Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Sharon Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church.

It was a good morning of fellowship and a reminder that iron sharpens iron. 

We must keep encouraging our men and preparing the next generation to lead.
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Political affiliation should never matter more than the character of the person leading our country. Leadership requires honesty, integrity, and accountability, not corruption. We must never lose sight of the values that matter most.
News to Remember
@allchronologyOct 12
I wish I could have a conversation with Mrs. Mabel Rose. I would enjoy every second of hearing more of what she has seen in her 104 years.
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The Trump Administration stopped accepting new enrollments in the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase program, which had helped more than 17,000 veterans and their families avoid foreclosure. Veterans deserve meaningful support to keep a roof over their families’ heads.
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Trump has always sold Americans false promises while putting himself first. He has never made the best interests of the American people his priority. Shame on him!
Democratic Coalition
@TheDemCoalitionOct 3
We're not sure some people realize what an absolute, complete fraud this man is - he ran for president talking non-stop about how he was going to lower costs "on Day One." And not only has he not done that, he's made costs skyrocket even further - and once prices really went through the roof, he then mocked the problem and wouldn't lift a finger to try to solve it. Send him a message on November 3rd. #FlipCongressBlue
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The 2026 election is two months away, and concerns about the potential deployment of the National Guard or other federal forces at polling places make it even more important for voters to know their rights. Don’t wait until Election Day to know your rights!
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Too many red states are struggling with child poverty, maternal and infant mortality, and poor healthcare outcomes because Republican lawmakers vote against policies that could address these crises. You can’t say you hear people’s cries while voting against their needs.
The Green Dragon Tavern
@greendragonhqSep 26
“Vote red to save our country” Meanwhile, this is how Republicans run their states.. Highest murder rate 🔴 Louisiana — 10.8 per 100,000 🔴 New Mexico — 10.5 per 100,000 🔴 Alabama — 8.7 per 100,000 🔴 Tennessee — 7.9 per 100,000 🔴 Missouri — 7.8 per 100,000 FBI UCR 2024 Highest poverty rate 🔴 Louisiana — ~18.7–18.9% 🔴 Mississippi — ~17.8–18.9% 🔵 New Mexico — ~16.4–17.8% 🔴 West Virginia — ~16.7% 🔴 Kentucky — ~15.6–16.1% U.S. Census Bureau / ACS Lowest education 🔴 Alaska 🔴 Oklahoma 🔴 West Virginia 🔴 Kentucky 🔵 New Mexico WalletHub 2026 Best School Systems Worst healthcare 🔴 Alaska 🔴 Mississippi 🔴 Georgia 🔴 Texas 🔴 West Virginia WalletHub 2026 Best & Worst States for Healthcare Lowest life expectancy 🔴 Mississippi — ~73.9 years 🔴 West Virginia — ~74.0 years 🔴 Alabama — ~74.9 years 🔴 Kentucky — ~74.8 years 🔴 Louisiana — ~75.1 years Highest infant mortality 🔴 Mississippi 🔴 Alabama 🔴 Arkansas 🔴 Louisiana 🔴 West Virginia CDC / March of Dimes Highest maternal mortality 🔴 Mississippi 🔴 Alabama 🔴 Arkansas 🔴 Louisiana 🔴 Tennessee CDC / Commonwealth Fund Highest teen pregnancy 🔴 Mississippi 🔴 Arkansas 🔴 Louisiana 🔴 Oklahoma 🔴 Alabama CDC teen birth rates Most federally reliant states 🔴 Alaska 🔴 Kentucky 🔴 West Virginia 🔴 Mississippi 🔴 Louisiana WalletHub 2026 Most & Least Federally Dependent States Highest obesity rate 🔴 West Virginia — 41.4% 🔴 Mississippi — 40.4% 🔴 Louisiana — 39.2% 🔴 Arkansas — 38.9% 🔴 Alabama — 38.9% CDC BRFSS / Trust for America’s Health 2024–2025 Highest food insecurity 🔴 Arkansas — 19.4% 🔴 Kentucky — 18.8% 🔴 Louisiana — 17.7% 🔴 Texas — 17.6% 🔴 Mississippi — 17.3% USDA ERS (2022–2024 average) Lowest GDP per capita 🔴 Mississippi 🔴 West Virginia 🔴 Arkansas 🔴 Alabama 🔴 Kentucky Bureau of Economic Analysis / USAFacts 2024 Worst state economies 🔴 West Virginia 🔴 Kentucky 🔴 Louisiana 🔴 Mississippi 🔴 Oklahoma WalletHub 2026 Best & Highest adult smoking 🔴 West Virginia 🔴 Kentucky 🔴 Mississippi 🔴 Arkansas 🔴 Tennessee CDC BRFSS / America’s Health Rankings Highest uninsured rate 🔴 Texas 🔴 Oklahoma 🔴 Georgia 🔴 Mississippi 🔴 Florida U.S. Census Bureau / ACS Lowest bachelor’s degree attainment 🔴 West Virginia 🔴 Mississippi 🔴 Arkansas 🔴 Louisiana 🔴 Kentucky U.S. Census Bureau / WalletHub Most Educated States 2026 Worst overall U.S. News state rank 🔴 Louisiana 🔴 Alaska 🔴 Mississippi 🔵 New Mexico 🔴 Arkansas U.S. News Best States 2026 Highest incarceration rate 🔴 Louisiana — 1,067 per 100,000 🔴 Mississippi — 1,020 per 100,000 🔴 Arkansas — 912 per 100,000 🔴 Oklahoma — 905 per 100,000 🔴 Alabama — 898 per 100,000 Prison Policy Initiative Highest drug overdose death rate 🔴 West Virginia 🔴 Alaska 🔵 New Mexico 🔵 Washington 🔴 Tennessee CDC / Trust for America’s Health 2024 Highest suicide rate 🔴 Alaska 🔴 Wyoming 🔴 Montana 🔴 New Mexico 🔴 Idaho CDC / Trust for America’s Health 2024 Highest child poverty / worst child well-being 🔴 Mississippi 🔴 Louisiana 🔴 New Mexico 🔴 West Virginia 🔴 Arkansas Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS COUNT
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More than 70 years after Brown v. Board of Education, the Trump Administration is moving to end federal oversight in school desegregation cases, including in Mississippi. Every child deserves equal access to a quality education.
CBS News
@CBSNewsSep 25
DOJ says it's moving to end more than 50 decades-old school desegregation cases cbsn.ws/4z1t3Y6

DOJ says it has ended more than 50 decades-old school desegregation cases

The Justice Department said Thursday it has ended more than 50 long-standing consent decrees dating back decades that sought to curb unlawful racial segregation that was prevalent during the Jim Crow...

cbsnews.com
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When I entered Bolton Colored School I was taught that no individual is above the law.   Obviously Donald Trump was taught the opposite.
Aaron Rupar
@atruparSep 24
MS NOW: "Breaking as we speak -- MS NOW and CNN have just been blocked from attending yet another White House event ... I was told to reach out to Steven Cheung"
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I would like for everyone to join me in wishing the Coahoma Community College Choir and Ms. Anna Hurd safe travels as they make their way to Washington, D.C., to perform at the Gospel Extravaganza tomorrow night.
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Thank you to the James E. Clyburn Leadership Institute for inviting me to speak with this year’s fellowship cohort to discuss the implications of the Louisiana v. Callais decision for national and state races for 2026.
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If you are not registered to vote, I encourage you to contact one of my district offices or your local Circuit Clerk’s office to learn where and how to register. The deadline to register in Mississippi for the November elections is October 5th. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay
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Everything Trump touches, he destroys. We have seen it time and time again. Put Trump in charge, and working systems become a mess.
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Democrats have a proven track record of putting the American people first. Under this current administration, too many Americans are suffering while Republicans continue pushing policies that favor the wealthy and well-connected.
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Happy Labor Day! Today, we honor the workers whose skill, dedication, and contributions keep our communities and economy moving.
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