Mother, educator, activist turned candidate. Specializes in empathetic listening and demanding action. Fighting for the hardworking people of IL 49th. she/her
Joined September 2019
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VoteMaura retweeted
Last night’s election results prove what @momsdemand volunteers already knew: Gun safety is a priority issue among a majority of American voters - especially women - and it persuades, mobilizes, and serves as a litmus test. 🧵
VoteMaura retweeted
My name is Nabeela Syed. I’m a 23-year old Muslim, Indian-American woman. We just flipped a Republican-held suburban district.
And in January, I’ll be the youngest member of the Illinois General Assembly.
VoteMaura retweeted
#DidYouKnow 1 in 4 people aren't registered to vote or don't know if they are registered? This National Voter Registration Day, we're asking you to check your voter registration status and get #voteready for the upcoming general election 👉 bit.ly/illinoisvoterregistra…
VoteMaura retweeted
Today kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎊 A time to reflect on the rich histories, celebrate the diverse cultures, & remember the many contributions Hispanic & Latinx people have made to our communities. Together, we are richer stronger #hispanicheritagemonth
VoteMaura retweeted
He's gone. And now, it is up to us to drive out what he represents. He is lies and bigotry and injustice and tyranny embodied--and the work is only beginning to drive him out of our body politic.
Joy, today.
Resolve, tomorrow.
VoteMaura retweeted
@shannonrwatts How it started: 2018 a @MomsDemand volunteer speaking at a meeting. How it's going: 1/13/21 an IL State Rep sworn in with other #gunsensecandidates proudly sporting my "F" grade on my lapel #expectus
VoteMaura retweeted
The purpose of a public education system is to make sure every student gets a solid foundation and is able to pursue their dreams after graduation. 🍎 This legislation will help make sure all of our schools reach that bar. bit.ly/2XyrHnT
VoteMaura retweeted
You incited them. You told them that if you don't like the outcome of a free and fair election you can overturn it. You told them that fealty to Trump is more important that the Constitution. You own the consequences of your decisions.
VoteMaura retweeted
We have witnessed two systems of justice: one that let extremists storm the U.S. Capitol yesterday, and another that released tear gas on peaceful protestors last summer. It’s simply unacceptable.
VoteMaura retweeted
“White Americans aren’t afraid of the cops. White Americans are never afraid of the cops, even when they’re committing an insurrection,” @JoyAnnReid says about the Trump supporters rioting the US Capitol.
VoteMaura retweeted
Who am I thinking about right now? Lawmakers like Sen. Mark Kelly and Reps. Lucy McBath and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell - all survivors of gun violence. I can't imagine what today is like for them.
Easy, unregulated access to hundreds of millions of guns has undermined our democracy.
VoteMaura retweeted
306 to 232.
That is the final, irrefutable electoral count that will be submitted and certified.
The Vice President's job, as defined by the Constitution, is to *read* that count aloud. That is all.
No recalculation allowed.
VoteMaura retweeted
Martha Paschke (Illinois, House seat) and Maura Hirschauer (Illinois, House seat)
@martha4il65 and @votemaura are friends through Illinois @momsdemand who are now running for seats in the statehouse in neighboring districts. #twill
