We believe Christine Blasey Ford.
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This thread will include quotes from #ChristineBlaseyFord describing her assault.
Jul 24, 2018 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
#ChikesiaClemons was assaulted & violated by the Saraland Police on April 28 in an Alabama @WaffleHouse. She was then arrested and charged for her own assault. Today, Saraland Municipal Court Judge Mark Erwin found her guilty on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
We are dismayed, but not surprised, by yet another verdict that shows just how little Black lives and Black dignity matter in the United States. We are outraged at the consistent state-sanctioned abuse of Black women in this country.
Jun 20, 2018 • 10 tweets • 5 min read
Let’s be clear about what this Executive Order does: Instead of imprisoning children in separate internment camps away from their parents, this administration will now imprison children in the same internment camps as their parents.
The Executive Order @realDonaldTrump just signed does nothing to end the “zero-tolerance policy” that automatically criminalizes any and all immigrants who cross the border without legal papers, including those seeking asylum.
It does nothing to end the imprisonment of children.
Oct 14, 2017 • 13 tweets • 3 min read
We are sorry we caused hurt and confusion for so many of you this week. #WomensConvention 1/
Women’s March has always promoted taking accountability when addressing the issues that most divide our movement. 2/
@realDonaldTrump is likely to end #DACA on Tuesday, endangering the lives of 800,000 young people.
If you marched on January 21st, this is a test of our commitment to intersectionality.
We need you to do these 5 things NOW to #DefendDACA