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Bushra Amiwala
@bushraamiwala.bsky.social
💪🏽Running for Congress in IL-9
⭐️First Gen Z Elected Official in the US
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My name is Bushra Amiwala, and I am running for Congress in IL-9

#congress #IL9 #genz
This deal fails working families.

Congress chose to reopen the government without fixing the healthcare crisis staring us in the face. Marketplace premiums in IL doubled and 45K Illinoisans stand to lose coverage if subsidies lapse. We can’t call it progress if people can’t afford to see a doctor.
Enough Senate Democrats vote with Republicans to break government shutdown impasse
The Senate passed a key test vote Sunday night on a plan that would reopen the government.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Meet and Greet #190 ☑️💜
We are so proud to be going strong and steady in our Meet & Greet tour around the district; in people’s Garages, Living Rooms, Backyards, Frontyard, you name it!

want to host one next OR attend one happening in your area? reach out: info@bushraforcongress.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Bushra Amiwala has been supporting Niles Food Pantry for years.

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November 8, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Amazing initiative & proud of you. We already are, and I have been with the community for years now annually🫶
November 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
ICE Agents kidnap workers in Chicago in BROAD DAYLIGHT, leaving equipment running behind
November 8, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Basic needs being met should be a minimum. Podcast with @coachdspeaks.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 3:45 AM
IT PASSED! The Skokie Village Board voted unanimously on Monday to take a stance against ICE. So proud of the hundreds of community members who came out and organized this effort

“It is up to the local governments to resist because we are not powerless.”
November 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
What an incredible moment for New York City. Congratulations to Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on a historic, people-first victory rooted in compassion and courage. His “society for all” vision shows what’s possible when we put working families before corporations. You inspire us all!!
November 5, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Weekly ICE Breakdown - What's going on and a reminder of your rights
November 4, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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Had the honor of interviewing IL-9 Congressional candidate @bushraamiwala.bsky.social

Listen to this wise Gen Z leader and be sure to follow her here! gaslitnation.libsyn.com/the-bushra-a...
Gaslit Nation: The Bushra Amiwala Interview
Gaslit Nation is excited to announce a new show, for our subscribers, featuring Russian mafia expert Olga Lautman, a researcher on investigative journalist Craig Unger’s bestselling books House of Tru...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Halloween is supposed to be about candy and costumes — not kids watching their neighbors thrown to the ground by federal agents.

What happened in Evanston was violent and unacceptable.
November 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I'm proud to be endorsed by the Glenbrook Muslim Civic Association!

Their support reflects our shared belief in a future where compassion guides leadership — one where every family has access to opportunity, care, and community.
October 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Caption; Kicking off my Annual Food & Good Drive earlier this year - as you all know families across the country will be impacted by SNAP cuts.

⬇️Here is a list of curated items we’ve collected from food pantries across the district to meet the most urgent needs for our community:
October 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Trump v. Illinois - Unchecked power explained
October 31, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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Today, leaders across Illinois’ 9th District are speaking with one voice: this is an appalling abuse of power and a direct attack on our democracy.
October 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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NEW: In a joint statement, six of the top #IL09 candidates condemned the indictment of Kat Abughazaleh and five others on Wednesday, calling it "partisan and unethical."

"This is what happens in dictatorships and failed states; we should never accept it here."

Statement:
October 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Courts cracked down on ICE abuse.
Now the DOJ is cracking down on the people who exposed it.

Retaliation isn’t justice. It’s deflection.

Read my full statement 👇🏽
October 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🚨We have officially filed!🚨

Today marks an important checkpoint: submitting the petition signatures required to have my name on the ballot come Election Day

I am so grateful for every person who signed, collected & notarized. We are proud to share it was 100% volunteer-led
October 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Day 23 of the Government Shutdown: the bad, ugly and the same…
October 24, 2025 at 3:06 AM
What to do after ICE arrest? Prepare yourself & family
October 22, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful and radiant Diwali!

May this Festival of Lights inspire hope, unity, and new beginnings for communities everywhere. ✨🪔
October 21, 2025 at 12:44 AM
One POV out of the millions who were a part of no kings protests today
October 19, 2025 at 5:28 AM
No Kings 2025 ❌ 👑✊
October 18, 2025 at 11:36 PM
This Weekend: Say No to Kings! comment which one you’re going to, to find a friend to go with!
October 17, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Government Shutdown leads to cuts in Cybersecurity. Is our security at risk?
October 16, 2025 at 9:29 PM