Archiv: Ayanna Pressley


21.01.2024 - 06:42 [ Ynetnews.com ]

US Democrats push Biden over possible displacement of Gaza Palestinians

(19.01.2024)

The letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, led by U.S. Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Jamie Raskin, was signed by 60 Democratic House of Representatives members, reflecting concern, especially on the left, over the steep toll on Palestinian civilians of Israel‘s campaign against Hamas.

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Separately, a group of Democratic senators said on Friday that 18 Democrats in that chamber support an amendment that would require that any country receiving funding in the supplemental use the money in accordance with U.S. law, international humanitarian law and the law of armed conflict.

17.11.2023 - 09:44 [ Alexandria Occasio-Cortez ]

24 Members of Congress Call on Biden Administration to Establish a Ceasefire, Protect Children in the Gaza Strip

(15.11.2023)

The letter is co-signed by Representatives Rashida Tlaib, Cori Bush, James McGovern, Mary Gay Scanlon, Raúl Grijalva, Pramila Jayapal, Joaquin Castro, Delia Ramirez, Henry Johnson, Greg Casar, Jesús “Chuy” Garcia, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Nydia Velázquez, Ayanna Pressley, Jonathan Jackson, Barbara Lee, André Carson, Jamaal Bowman, Summer Lee, Veronica Escobar, and Ilhan Omar.

The letter is endorsed by MoveOn, Amnesty International, Demand Progress, Center for International Policy, Center for Jewish Nonviolence, Churches for Middle East Peace, CIVIC, Common Defense, Friends Committee for National Legislation (FCNL), MADRE, Oxfam America, Win Without War, POMED, Working Families Party, Action Corps, Adalah Justice Project, American Friends Service Committee, Americans Justice In Palestine, Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), Democracy for Arab World Now, IfNotNow, Institute for Policy Studies New Internationalism Project, Jewish Voice for Peace Action, Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, Migrant Roots Media, National Iranian American Council Action, Pax Christi Metro DC-Baltimore, Pax Christi USA, Peace Action, Peace Action Montgomery, The Duty Legacy, US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, Women for Weapons Trade Transparency and the Yemeni Alliance Committee.

06.11.2021 - 08:55 [ CNN ]

These 6 House Democrats voted against the infrastructure bill. These 13 Republicans voted for it.

A number of progressives — who have consistently called for both the infrastructure and the separate economic package, known as the Build Back Better Act, to move together — voted „no“ on the legislation.

Here are the six House Democrats who broke from their party to vote against the bill:

Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York
Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York
Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota
Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts
Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan

29.09.2021 - 09:51 [ Ayanna Pressley, Abgeordnete im US Repräsentantenhaus / Twitter ]

Housing is infrastructure. Child care is infrastructure. Paid leave is infrastructure. The people gave us a mandate & we’re holding the line. We must advance the #BuildBackBetterAct to address the needs of the people before we move the narrow roads and bridges bill.

04.01.2021 - 10:55 [ Movement for a People’s Party / Twitter ]

House PROGRESSIVES just reelected Nancy Pelosi. Only corporate Democrats voted against her. #ForceTheVote was our best chance for a House vote on Medicare for all. The Democratic Party cannot be reformed. It‘s time for a #PeoplesParty!

04.01.2021 - 10:48 [ ORF.at ]

Pelosi bleibt Vorsitzende im US-Repräsentantenhaus

Die 80-Jährige wurde gestern bei der konstituierenden Sitzung der Kongresskammer mit knapper Mehrheit für zwei weitere Jahre im Amt bestätigt.

04.01.2021 - 10:34 [ theHill.com ]

Pelosi wins Speakership for fourth time in dramatic vote

Heading into the vote, there were also open questions surrounding the intentions of several incoming progressive lawmakers — including Cori Bush (D-Mo.) and Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) — who had knocked off Democratic incumbents in the primaries and had declined to forecast how they‘d vote in the Speaker‘s race.

In the end, however, those newcomers declined to go after Pelosi, citing a need for Democrats to unite heading into the new Congress.

30.12.2020 - 03:30 [ Katie / Twitter ]

There’s no reason for a progressive to vote to confirm Pelosi as speaker again without concessions. Period. @AOC @AyannaPressley @IlhanMN @RashidaTlaib @PramilaJayapal @RoKhanna do what we elected you to do and force the vote! #ReplacePelosiJan3 #ForceM4ALLVote

30.12.2020 - 03:00 [ Tamburlaine / Twitter ]

You do realize that not only can the Squad #ForceTheVote on M4A, they can even #ReplacePelosiJan3 with *ZERO RISK* of a GOP Speaker? They need 5-8 holdouts. The GOP doesn‘t have the votes. And this isn‘t being discussed at all. Why?

24.11.2020 - 19:50 [ Ayanna Pressley, Abgeordnete im US Repräsentantenhaus / Twitter ]

That‘s right @briebriejoy „3 million people over the age of 60 are still paying on student loans.“

We all should be gasping. This debt is choking trillions, it is a crisis & demands urgent, bold action. The Biden-Harris Admin can cancel student debt Day 1 via Exec Order.

14.08.2020 - 06:02 [ Ken Klippenstein / Twitter ]

A literal Republican, John Kasich, is going to get more speaking time at the DNC than every member of the squad combined

06.05.2020 - 13:30 [ Ayanna Pressley, Abgeordnete im US Repräsentantenhaus / Twitter ]

It’s absolutely time to #CancelRent

02.04.2020 - 14:22 [ The Jimmy Dore Show / Youtube ]

Why Are Progressives Voting For Ultimate Screwing Of America?

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02.04.2020 - 14:17 [ Jimmy Dore / Twitter ]

What will be remembered is how our progressive leaders did worse than absolutely nothing during the ultimate screwing of America, you voted for it! and still have ZERO ideas for what to do right now. Progressive leadership is co-opted & worthless.

RentStrike/MortgageStrike

05.02.2020 - 09:25 [ Mother Jones ]

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley Boycott Trump’s State of the Union

Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), two of the most prominent progressive Democrats in Congress, announced Tuesday that they would protest President Donald Trump by refusing to attend his State of the Union address.

03.02.2020 - 18:23 [ Ayanna Pressley, Abgeordnete im US Repräsentantenhaus / Twitter ]

Elizabeth never forgets who she‘s fighting for and alongside. She never forgets the people.

02.02.2020 - 13:05 [ wbur.org ]

Unable To Make Her Case In Person, Warren Leans On Ayanna Pressley In Iowa

Elected to Congress in 2018, Pressley is one of four members of “The Squad” — a group of freshmen congresswomen that includes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. But unlike the other Squad members, who all endorsed Bernie Sanders, Pressley chose Warren, and is now a national co-chair for her campaign.

02.02.2020 - 12:59 [ Justice Democrats / Twitter ]

„Each one of them [@AOC , @AyannaPressley , @RashidaTlaib , @IlhanMN ] has more people in their district than the entire state of Wyoming, Vermont, Alaska, North Dakota…they represent a whole lot of people.“ -@JoyAnnReid „Pressley‘s mantra was ‚Change Cannot Wait.'“ -@drjlastword

(14.07.2019)

02.02.2020 - 12:34 [ masslive.com ]

Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and other progressives propose platform to combat homelessness, expand affordable housing

(29.01.2020)

Progressive lawmakers on Capitol Hill Wednesday, including U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts’s 7th District, declared housing a fundamental human right and called for a new wave of investments in combatting homelessness and expanding affordable housing.

02.02.2020 - 12:29 [ Curbed.com ]

AOC and Squad’s People’s Housing Platform: Tenant rights, tax credits, and more

(29.01.2020)

According a public poll commissioned commissioned by the National Low-Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) last fall, 85 percent of Americans believe that ensuring everyone has a safe, decent, affordable place to live should be a “top national priority,” and 8 in 10 people in America believe that Congress should “take major action” to make housing more affordable for low-income people.

18.01.2020 - 11:54 [ Ayanna Pressley ]

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18.01.2020 - 11:49 [ theHill.com ]

Ayanna Pressley‘s ‚squad‘ of congresswomen offers support after she opens up about alopecia

Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.), Ilhan Omar (Minn.) and Rashida Tlaib (Mich.) praised fellow “squad” member Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) on Thursday after she opened up about her alopecia journey and revealed her bald head for the first time publicly.

14.01.2020 - 08:44 [ Ayanna Pressley, Abgeordnete im US Repräsentantenhaus / Twitter ]

I’m so proud to announce my campaign for re-election in 2020. Together, we’ve advocated, legislated, organized & mobilized for progress & to hold this admin accountable.

I can’t wait to continue working along w/ you in the coming year & beyond.

Join us:

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04.01.2020 - 14:42 [ Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley / Twitter ]

The Occupant was JUST impeached for abuse of power for political gain & now he is leading us to the brink of war because he believes it will help his re-election. We are sick of endless wars. Congress has the sole authority to declare war and we must deescalate. #NoWarWithIran

22.11.2019 - 17:27 [ Ford Fischer ‏/ Twitter ]

219 Dems voted in favor of fully reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act enabling the federal government’s mass surveillance of citizens. Only 10 Repubs voted for it. The “squad” (AOC, Omar, Pressley, Tlaib) joined most Repubs in voting “no.” Gabbard didn’t vote.

(20.11.2019)

17.11.2019 - 11:58 [ Essence.com ]

Ayanna Pressley Introduces Sweeping Criminal Justice Reform Resolution

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass), unveiled a sweeping criminal justice reform resolution on Thursday that could begin dismantling a racist system that disproportionately targets, incarcerates, and kills members of Black, Latinx, and Indigenous communities.

The United States, a nation addicted to punishment and cages, is the number one jailer in the world, something that Pressley is seeking to change. The first words of her resolution—”Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all”—echo Dr. Martin Luther King’s call out of the same hypocrisy.

30.10.2019 - 19:25 [ theHill.com ]

‚Squad‘ members recruit Raskin to run for Oversight gavel

Three members of „The Squad“ — Ocasio-Cortez, Tlaib and Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) — serve on the Oversight panel. The fourth, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), does not but she called Raskin one of her „favorite“ colleagues and said she could back him for chairman.

Raskin “would be a true leader when it comes to holding this Trump administration accountable and especially a leader on this impeachment inquiry,” Tlaib told The Hill in a brief interview before stepping into a closed-door impeachment hearing.

17.10.2019 - 16:25 [ Massachusetts news - masslive.com ]

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley holds off on presidential endorsement as colleagues back Bernie Sanders

But Pressley said through a spokesman that endorsements are ultimately decisions “made as individuals.”

“Ayanna has tremendous respect for her sisters-in-service,” said spokesman Harry Shipps, referencing the other congresswomen. “Ayanna knows that taking back the White House in 2020 is a top priority, and she is working every day to hold this administration accountable and build a bold, diverse movement that will help propel Democrats to victory up and down the ballot.”

03.10.2019 - 22:14 [ Ayanna Pressley, Abgeordnete im US Repräsentantenhaus / Twitter ]

Impossible to sideline a fighter like @BernieSanders for long. Wishing you a speedy recovery Senator. Self care is an act of resistance & we’ve all got your back

28.09.2019 - 09:31 [ NARAL / Twitter ]

.@RepPressley: „In these difficult times, I‘m often asked if I‘m growing cynical or apathetic. My response is always the same: I don‘t have the luxury. We don‘t have the luxury.“ #NARAL50

15.08.2019 - 18:06 [ Ayanna Pressley, Abgeordnete des US Repräsentantenhauses / Twitter ]

@RashidaTlaib @IlhanMN I am blessed to serve alongside you and your voices & leadership matter deeply my sisters. We won’t stand for this.

15.08.2019 - 18:05 [ Ayanna Pressley, Abgeordnete des US Repräsentantenhauses / Twitter ]

I’m calling this like I see it: bigoted, short sighted and cruel. Any leader committed to advancing democracy would welcome with open arms two democratically elected United States Congresswomen. And every single member of Congress should be calling this out.

10.08.2019 - 14:05 [ Ayanna Pressley, Abgeordnete des US Repräsentantenhauses / Twitter ]

On the 1st day of school in Mississippi, kindergarteners were begging ICE agents to see their parents. This cruel raid had one purpose: to terrorize and torment. If you aren’t outraged, you aren’t paying attention #defundhate #defundICE #AbolishICE #FamiliesBelongTogether

08.08.2019 - 19:12 [ New York Times ]

‘The Squad’ Is the Future of the Democratic Party

The squad has tilled new ground in reanimating a fighting spirit within the Democratic Party and revived its left flank. A more timid approach would have been to go to Washington and blend in. The women’s approach is admirably and courageously to stand out.

03.08.2019 - 21:20 [ Washington Post ]

How ‘the Squad’ learned to handle Trump’s attacks

Amid the Squad mania over the past few weeks, aides said they had rejected pitches for photo shoots from two fashion magazines.

The ultimate goal, the lawmakers say, is to harness Trump’s negative messages about them into something potentially positive — a bigger platform to press their agenda.

03.08.2019 - 19:15 [ ITV.com ]

Nigel Farage: Donald Trump‘s ‚go back‘ remarks to ‚the Squad were genius‘

Mr Farage added: „I thought, ‚Dear, oh dear, oh dear‘. You realise, 48 hours on, it was genius because what‘s happened is the Democrats gather round the Squad, which allows him to say, ‚Oh look, the Squad are the centre of the Democratic Party‘.

„He‘s remarkably good at what he does.

„He does things his way. But he is a remarkably effective operator.“

26.07.2019 - 17:38 [ Cnet.com ]

Facial recognition may be banned from public housing thanks to proposed law

It‘s the first time federal legislation has addressed limits on technology and tenants.

26.07.2019 - 17:36 [ WSJ Pro Artificial Intelligence / Twitter ]

Congresswomen from the „squad“ are set to propose a bill that would ban facial-recognition technology from HUD-funded housing

22.07.2019 - 08:52 [ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Abgeordnete des US Repräsentantenhauses / Twitter ]

Having a seat in Congress is not about individual glory – it never has been, and never will be. It’s about serving the millions of children and people in our communities and across the country. Everyone deserves the dignity of representation. America belongs to us all.

22.07.2019 - 08:48 [ Vox.com ]

How 4 congresswomen came to be called “the Squad”

The way they’re using the term “squad” now is drawing support on social media and elsewhere, which in turn puts pressure on Democratic Party leaders to take them and their message seriously, Dittmar said. Voters, she explained, are saying, “that’s the squad I want to be a part of.”

22.07.2019 - 08:22 [ Zeit,de ]

US-Wahlkampf: Donald Trump legt gegen Demokratinnen nach

Der Präsident hatte Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar und Ayanna Pressley vor wenigen Tagen aufgefordert, sie sollten „dahin zurückgehen, wo sie hergekommen sind, und helfen, diese total kaputten und kriminalitätsverseuchten Orte wieder in Ordnung zu bringen“. Alle vier Abgeordneten sind US-Bürgerinnen, drei von ihnen wurden in den Vereinigten Staaten geboren.

22.07.2019 - 07:59 [ Washington Post ]

Axios declines to comment on anonymous poll cited by President Trump

(16.07.2019)

The piece reports that the poll was taken in May and that it “included 1,003 likely general-election voters who are white and have two years or less of college education.” An important constituency, in other words.

Absent, however, is any indication of who did the poll, who commissioned it, how it was conducted, what the questions were, what its other results were and so on.

22.07.2019 - 07:52 [ Adrenochromaniac ‏/ Twitter ]

unfucking real. House Democrats paid for AND leaked to Axios a poll of 1000 white people without a college education to find a poll that says AOC, Ilhan, Tlaib et al are bad. What a fucking joke leadership is

(14.07.2019)

19.07.2019 - 14:21 [ CBS News ]

Gayle King‘s interview with „the Squad“: Read the full transcript

Last Updated Jul 17, 2019 9:25 PM EDT

Progressive Democratic lawmakers Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar and Ayanna Presley talked with „CBS This Morning“ co-host Gayle King in their only joint network interview, speaking about President Trump‘s incendiary tweets about them and the state of their sometimes tense relationship with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

18.07.2019 - 15:39 [ Ayanna Pressley, Abgeordnete des US Repräsentantenhauses / Twitter ]

Part of the #Squad? Raise your hand and tell this racist Administration to #CloseTheCamps: