Saturday, March 07, 2020

Some Tweets from Lucy Flores


  •  Pinned Tweet
    It’s clear we have much work to do before society sees women leaders as just “leaders.” As we work towards that, the task of achieving big structural change remains & there’s only one presidential candidate left who is committed to that- . Together, we can get there
  •   Retweeted
    Hey how’s this for fragile: Fuck you.
  •   Retweeted
    This observation may be two weeks late, but: A botched public health crisis by the conservative party in an under-insured country—which leads directly to a recession—is just about the most favorable political environment for a socialist to run, and win
  •   Retweeted
    I haven’t watched this show for years, despite folks whom I respect still agreeing to appear on his show. We should laugh at ourselves. But I find no comedy in cruelty. has made it profitable, and that says as much about America as it does him.
  • As continues to spread to 21 states & beyond causing massive economic losses to working people (Austin losing 300mil+ from SXSW cancellation), think abt how paid sick leave & healthcare for all could slow the spread & allow for recovery - policies only Bernie supports.
  • I’d argue that rather than focusing on who is going where, the better focus is in the community where coalitions must be strengthened and expanded. Bernie can win but we need better turn-out and a unifying message.
  • ..and closing the wealth and opportunity gap between the wealthiest 1% and the rest of us. If we truly want the big structural change that Warren was calling for, it’s clear there is only one candidate left who will fight for that, and that’s Bernie Sanders.”
  • “Bernie is the only candidate who believes in, and will fight for, the same policies that Warren was championing,” Flores wrote in an email message. “Only Bernie will campaign on healthcare for all, cancelling student debt...”
  •   Retweeted
    Almost a year ago, I came forward with my own story about Joe Biden's sexist behavior. I agonized about whether and how to speak up, but ultimately I wanted the truth to be known.
  • . doing what I have not recently had the courage to do despite this subject weighing heavily on my heart esp as I see so many close friends get so solidly behind this man. Her thread captures my thoughts and feelings exactly. Thank u, Vail.
  •   Retweeted
    Just sent out a note about all the great job openings at to a bunch of folks rolling off campaigns. Here's a 🧵 about some of the roles I think are most exciting that we want to fill ASAP! 1/?
  •   Retweeted
    This note from means a lot to me because I was very nervous and afraid of falling short. “Thank you for being strong, having integrity, and sticking up for me. I really appreciate it.” ✊🏾 Seguimos en la lucha.
  • Please tell me name and essay was invoked over and over again. None of this would be happening without her courage and tenacity.
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    So what's your plan for celebrating ? We wanna hear the creative ways you're celebrating those jefas in your life!
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    . could have sat this out. He could have ended his campaign and taken a well-deserved vacation with his family. Instead, in the span of two months he spent 37 days traveling the country for someone he truly believed would make a great president. Zero regrets.