Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye)
@etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social
District 5 Worcester City Councilor. Serving District 5 residents and running for a third-term. Housing is a right. Climate justice. Vision Zero. Safe streets. Fire prevention saves lives.
Looking forward to being an observer all day Sunday for Jermoh Kamara and supporting her in any way I can.
November 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Looking forward to being an observer all day Sunday for Jermoh Kamara and supporting her in any way I can.
I’ll see you in court.
November 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I’ll see you in court.
I’ve signed up to help Jermoh with her recount.
Here’s how you can too: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Here’s how you can too: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
RECOUNT TEAM- CTE Jermoh Kamara
Join Us as a Recount Observer for the Recount Process.
As we move into the recount, we are seeking volunteers who can assist by observing the vote-counting process. Observers help protect the integri...
docs.google.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I’ve signed up to help Jermoh with her recount.
Here’s how you can too: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Here’s how you can too: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Thank you so much @clbergpowers.bsky.social. It's been astounding to see the complete erasure of the work that I've put in in service of smears and lies. Mr. Rivera's opponents know this. He knows this. Everyone knows it.
I have one issue with this article, which is that it gives Rivera the last word, and in so doing implies that those who argued that Etel was too focused on national issues at the expense of constituent services were right. That couldn't be further from the truth. A brief 🧵
I am so grateful to share a community with this incredibly fierce warrior woman. The MAGAts in our city will feel no shame, but I hope the fence sitters, and those, like the mayor, who decided doing the right thing was too costly, feel at least a shred of embarrassment at how empty of values you are
November 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Thank you so much @clbergpowers.bsky.social. It's been astounding to see the complete erasure of the work that I've put in in service of smears and lies. Mr. Rivera's opponents know this. He knows this. Everyone knows it.
Reposted by Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye)
I have one issue with this article, which is that it gives Rivera the last word, and in so doing implies that those who argued that Etel was too focused on national issues at the expense of constituent services were right. That couldn't be further from the truth. A brief 🧵
I am so grateful to share a community with this incredibly fierce warrior woman. The MAGAts in our city will feel no shame, but I hope the fence sitters, and those, like the mayor, who decided doing the right thing was too costly, feel at least a shred of embarrassment at how empty of values you are
November 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I have one issue with this article, which is that it gives Rivera the last word, and in so doing implies that those who argued that Etel was too focused on national issues at the expense of constituent services were right. That couldn't be further from the truth. A brief 🧵
1. Thank you @clbergpowers.bsky.social!!
2. I can't @wrrbureau.bsky.social because I'll be w. family post court, but 100% folks should go support the talented staff and E.D. of WRRB. Don't let Mr. Murray have the last word on their work.
3. CRB will be up to the new council. ORGANIZE NOW
2. I can't @wrrbureau.bsky.social because I'll be w. family post court, but 100% folks should go support the talented staff and E.D. of WRRB. Don't let Mr. Murray have the last word on their work.
3. CRB will be up to the new council. ORGANIZE NOW
So Worcester folks a couple of ways to stand on the side of justice tomorrow - (1) Courthouse in the morning to show support for @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social and (2) in the evening you can join @wrrbureau.bsky.social for their annual meeting to thank them for all the great work they've done this year!
November 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
1. Thank you @clbergpowers.bsky.social!!
2. I can't @wrrbureau.bsky.social because I'll be w. family post court, but 100% folks should go support the talented staff and E.D. of WRRB. Don't let Mr. Murray have the last word on their work.
3. CRB will be up to the new council. ORGANIZE NOW
2. I can't @wrrbureau.bsky.social because I'll be w. family post court, but 100% folks should go support the talented staff and E.D. of WRRB. Don't let Mr. Murray have the last word on their work.
3. CRB will be up to the new council. ORGANIZE NOW
In Worcester we have a brave woman who is doing precisely this. And those of us, mostly women by the way, will keep standing with her.
Women who put themselves through this, with visible trauma, don’t do this for themselves, they do it for all girls and women who may continue to be victims of a system that grants impunity to predators. Do not fail them, demand accountability, and don’t stop.
Thank you to each one of them.
Thank you to each one of them.
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 17, 2025 at 12:09 AM
In Worcester we have a brave woman who is doing precisely this. And those of us, mostly women by the way, will keep standing with her.
Oh man. This speaks to me so loudly. Hard to do. Very hard to do but such good advice. So good.
November 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Oh man. This speaks to me so loudly. Hard to do. Very hard to do but such good advice. So good.
Of course he knew. He was smiling the whole time.
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen revealed that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer knew the entire time about the plan for a few Democrats to capitulate to Republicans on the government shutdown. trib.al/rgKrsJC
November 16, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Of course he knew. He was smiling the whole time.
Reposted by Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye)
Reposted by Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye)
My former employer, Fenway Health, has chosen not to provide care to trans folks under 19, because the agency is primarily funded through HHS contracts that will be cancelled if they continue providing services. AFAIK, they haven't even put a replacement referral program in place yet. Upsetting.
ONLY ON ASSIGNED MEDIA:
Fenway Health's annual gala Friday drew protests and cries of "Shame!" after the LGBTQ community health center ended care for trans people under 19.
@evanurquhart.bsky.social was there.
(repost with updated thumbnail)
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
Fenway Health's annual gala Friday drew protests and cries of "Shame!" after the LGBTQ community health center ended care for trans people under 19.
@evanurquhart.bsky.social was there.
(repost with updated thumbnail)
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
Protect Trans Futures and ACT UP Disrupt Charity Gala at Fenway Health — Assigned
The LGBTQ+ community health center recently announced they would no longer offer gender-affirming care to trans young people under the age of 19.
www.assignedmedia.org
November 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
My former employer, Fenway Health, has chosen not to provide care to trans folks under 19, because the agency is primarily funded through HHS contracts that will be cancelled if they continue providing services. AFAIK, they haven't even put a replacement referral program in place yet. Upsetting.
Reposted by Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye)
“When the 8 African American sheriffs took over the largest counties in North Carolina, it became a threat to the good ol’ boy system,” says the sheriff of Charlotte. These new sheriffs broke ties with ICE.
But GOP lawmakers cracked down this week, overbidding the governor’s veto to adopt this law:
But GOP lawmakers cracked down this week, overbidding the governor’s veto to adopt this law:
North Carolina GOP Is Cracking Down on the Black Sheriffs Who Stood Up to ICE
Boosted by new supermajorities, Republicans are closing in on legislation to mandate more collaboration with ICE and preempt local policies hard-won by immigrants’ rights advocates.
boltsmag.org
November 28, 2024 at 11:03 PM
“When the 8 African American sheriffs took over the largest counties in North Carolina, it became a threat to the good ol’ boy system,” says the sheriff of Charlotte. These new sheriffs broke ties with ICE.
But GOP lawmakers cracked down this week, overbidding the governor’s veto to adopt this law:
But GOP lawmakers cracked down this week, overbidding the governor’s veto to adopt this law:
Reposted by Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye)
I'm seeing people wonder why ICE is going after Charlotte.
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
“When the 8 African American sheriffs took over the largest counties in North Carolina, it became a threat to the good ol’ boy system,” says the sheriff of Charlotte. These new sheriffs broke ties with ICE.
But GOP lawmakers cracked down this week, overbidding the governor’s veto to adopt this law:
But GOP lawmakers cracked down this week, overbidding the governor’s veto to adopt this law:
North Carolina GOP Is Cracking Down on the Black Sheriffs Who Stood Up to ICE
Boosted by new supermajorities, Republicans are closing in on legislation to mandate more collaboration with ICE and preempt local policies hard-won by immigrants’ rights advocates.
boltsmag.org
November 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I'm seeing people wonder why ICE is going after Charlotte.
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
Trump is cutting funding for permanent supportive housing. This means a wave of evictions for families & individuals on disability & chronically homeless.
November 15, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Trump is cutting funding for permanent supportive housing. This means a wave of evictions for families & individuals on disability & chronically homeless.
The coward who sent this to my home and needs to know one thing:
I AM NOT GOING ANYWHERE.
I AM NOT GOING ANYWHERE.
November 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The coward who sent this to my home and needs to know one thing:
I AM NOT GOING ANYWHERE.
I AM NOT GOING ANYWHERE.
🧵 open letter to Holy Cross President. Also emailed to him.
Dear President Rougeau:
I first met you at my first inauguration as a City Councilor in January 2022. You were our opening speaker. I do not remember your words from that long ago, but, I do remember sharing a common thread with you
Dear President Rougeau:
I first met you at my first inauguration as a City Councilor in January 2022. You were our opening speaker. I do not remember your words from that long ago, but, I do remember sharing a common thread with you
November 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
🧵 open letter to Holy Cross President. Also emailed to him.
Dear President Rougeau:
I first met you at my first inauguration as a City Councilor in January 2022. You were our opening speaker. I do not remember your words from that long ago, but, I do remember sharing a common thread with you
Dear President Rougeau:
I first met you at my first inauguration as a City Councilor in January 2022. You were our opening speaker. I do not remember your words from that long ago, but, I do remember sharing a common thread with you
My fellow Worcesterites, Holy Cross University has allowed an ICE agent, Ryan Vasquez, to attend their upcoming career day in a recruiting capacity. Tell their president what you think of this.
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
rougeauv@holycross.edu
hcpresident@holycross.edu
508 793 2525
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
rougeauv@holycross.edu
hcpresident@holycross.edu
508 793 2525
November 13, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Wow. This is so gross. I will be calling.
My fellow Worcesterites, Holy Cross University has allowed an ICE agent, Ryan Vasquez, to attend their upcoming career day in a recruiting capacity. Tell their president what you think of this.
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
rougeauv@holycross.edu
hcpresident@holycross.edu
508 793 2525
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
rougeauv@holycross.edu
hcpresident@holycross.edu
508 793 2525
November 13, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Wow. This is so gross. I will be calling.
Reposted by Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye)
The slightest commerce with ICE must bring about social consequences so severe that no door will ever open for the collaborator again as long as they live.
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The slightest commerce with ICE must bring about social consequences so severe that no door will ever open for the collaborator again as long as they live.
Reposted by Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye)
My fellow Worcesterites, Holy Cross University has allowed an ICE agent, Ryan Vasquez, to attend their upcoming career day in a recruiting capacity. Tell their president what you think of this.
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
rougeauv@holycross.edu
hcpresident@holycross.edu
508 793 2525
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
rougeauv@holycross.edu
hcpresident@holycross.edu
508 793 2525
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
My fellow Worcesterites, Holy Cross University has allowed an ICE agent, Ryan Vasquez, to attend their upcoming career day in a recruiting capacity. Tell their president what you think of this.
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
rougeauv@holycross.edu
hcpresident@holycross.edu
508 793 2525
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
rougeauv@holycross.edu
hcpresident@holycross.edu
508 793 2525
Thank you Sue! Holding people accountable for their actions is very important.
Just finished episode 45. As usual Etel speaks candidly - we should all absorb what she has to say! Thanks @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social and @billshaner.bsky.social
Episode 45: The 'From Here' Contingent (ft. Etel Haxhiaj)
Podcast Episode · Outdoor Cats Podcast · 11/11/2025 · 1h 12m
podcasts.apple.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Thank you Sue! Holding people accountable for their actions is very important.
Good for Jermoh. And thank you @hendersonma.bsky.social for calling out the explicit racism of telling a Black woman she should sit down. We’ve heard that story before. I signed Jermoh’s petition as a Ward 7 voters. And support her 100%.
Jermoh Kamara requesting a hand recount, had submitted all needed signatures for all Wards (except 4, and she has until Friday to do so)
November 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Good for Jermoh. And thank you @hendersonma.bsky.social for calling out the explicit racism of telling a Black woman she should sit down. We’ve heard that story before. I signed Jermoh’s petition as a Ward 7 voters. And support her 100%.
Reposted by Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye)
If you're bummed on worcester and worcester politics right now i think you'll get an awful lot out of this interview with @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social i just put up. I know I sure did!
www.worcestersucks.email/p/episode-45...
www.worcestersucks.email/p/episode-45...
Episode 45: The 'From Here' Contingent (ft. Etel Haxhiaj)
What does this mean for Worcester and where do we go from here?
www.worcestersucks.email
November 11, 2025 at 11:42 PM
If you're bummed on worcester and worcester politics right now i think you'll get an awful lot out of this interview with @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social i just put up. I know I sure did!
www.worcestersucks.email/p/episode-45...
www.worcestersucks.email/p/episode-45...