Vice President for Governmental Affairs at @CNT_Tweets. Leader in social justice, transportation, community development, women's issues. Views my own.
Chicago, IL
Joined February 2009
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This is an actual quote from Project 2025 (p. 595) arguing for dangerous child labor:
“Some young adults show an interest in inherently dangerous jobs.”
#TrumpsProject2025FailsWorkers
BREAKING:
The US added a monumental QUARTER-MILLION jobs in September, demolishing expectations.
In total, Democrats have added 16 million jobs since Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took office in 2021.
Repeat after me: #DemsDeliver16MillionJobs
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On the SCOTUS Draft Decision for Overturning Roe v. Wade
Chicago Women Take Action believes #abortionaccess is fundamental to women’s rights and #womensrights go hand and hand with a strong democracy.
Read more here - ow.ly/7t2q50IZCNc
#reproductiverights
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"we have to get decisionmakers not to go for the thing that costs the least, but the thing that benefits the community the most" - @greenreaper
Glad to work with Jacky through the @policylink Transportation Equity Caucus and great to see her recognized!
How can policy makers and engineers understand #equity in the scheme of transportation planning? Listen to our latest #TRBExplorers episode with Jacky Grimshaw (@greenreaper) of @CNT_tweets to find out.
ow.ly/P5hJ50Hm1bU
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Stephen Colbert: Has anyone tried telling Joe Manchin that it's hard to burn coal under water?
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New via Reuters: Fox News Network loses bid to dismiss $1.8 billion Dominion defamation lawsuit over election coverage
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We will – we must – get Build Back Better passed, even in the face of Republican opposition.
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If they make a movie about the 1/6 investigation, will they call it “Texts, Lies, and Videotape?”
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Make Equity Move Like Electricity - mailchi.mp/equiticity/turn-o…
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Breaking news: Former Georgia district attorney booked on charges of obstructing Ahmaud Arbery case
They ain't playing around in Georgia and good to see this prosecution is being led by a Republican - prosecuting crime shouldn't be partisan
@FairfaxNAACP @PresPWCNAACP @virginia_naacp @ACLUVA @JusticeFwdVa @NACDL cbsnews.com/news/jackie-john…
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What we’re doing in removing these urban highways is rebuilding cities. It’s making an investment. This is not an investment in moving cars fast but an investment in neighborhoods. #HighwaystoBoulevards #ReconnectingCommunities route-fifty.com/infrastructu…
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Today is a historic day. The United States House of Representatives has passed our Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. This once-in-generation bill will create millions of jobs, build climate resilience, and keep America competitive.
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We’ve just taken a monumental step forward as a nation. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room…
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We laid the foundation for the progress we’re seeing today with my American Rescue Plan.
It put money in working families’ pockets, helped keep small businesses going, and vaccinated millions.
We're moving in the right direction, now it's time to build back better.
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Let’s hear it for the @chicagosky! We’re proud to honor our #WNBA Champions with a #SkyTown celebratory train wrap. Look for our specially-designed, blue-and-yellow rail cars rolling on the Green Line, beginning Monday 11/1!
transitchicago.com/cta-train…
