Alex Harper
@harperforjustice.bsky.social
Girl Dad, State Prosecutor, and Former Democratic Candidate for South Carolina's 5th Congressional District.
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Alex Harper
@harperforjustice.bsky.social
· Aug 14
My statement ending my campaign for Congress. It has been an honor to even be considered as a candidate, and I hope that you will read my final statement.
I'm not gone forever, I'll run for something again. But the reality is that this race deserves a candidate that can do what it takes to win.
I'm not gone forever, I'll run for something again. But the reality is that this race deserves a candidate that can do what it takes to win.
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This is a professor at Rutgers who teaches a class on the history of anti-fascism. He also teaches about human rights. He has received multiple death threats and been doxed. He is relocating to Europe for his safety. This is where we are in the US now. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
October 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
This is a professor at Rutgers who teaches a class on the history of anti-fascism. He also teaches about human rights. He has received multiple death threats and been doxed. He is relocating to Europe for his safety. This is where we are in the US now. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
100,000 federal workers are set to resign on Tuesday.
“Federal workers stay for the mission. When that mission is taken away, when they’re scapegoated, when their job security is uncertain, and when their tiny semblance of work-life balance is stripped away, they leave.”
-Anonymous FEMA employee
“Federal workers stay for the mission. When that mission is taken away, when they’re scapegoated, when their job security is uncertain, and when their tiny semblance of work-life balance is stripped away, they leave.”
-Anonymous FEMA employee
September 29, 2025 at 1:32 AM
100,000 federal workers are set to resign on Tuesday.
“Federal workers stay for the mission. When that mission is taken away, when they’re scapegoated, when their job security is uncertain, and when their tiny semblance of work-life balance is stripped away, they leave.”
-Anonymous FEMA employee
“Federal workers stay for the mission. When that mission is taken away, when they’re scapegoated, when their job security is uncertain, and when their tiny semblance of work-life balance is stripped away, they leave.”
-Anonymous FEMA employee
Observing the bumper sticker evolution from faded “terrific kid” to brand new “student driver” is one that really makes me feel connected to other drivers on the road in a way that I feel like needs to be talked about more.
September 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Observing the bumper sticker evolution from faded “terrific kid” to brand new “student driver” is one that really makes me feel connected to other drivers on the road in a way that I feel like needs to be talked about more.
Day 5 of a child SA trial got me like...
September 8, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Day 5 of a child SA trial got me like...
If a judge found out that I threatened to send someone to Eswatini if they didn’t plead guilty, two things would happen:
1. I’d be asked if I made that country up.
2. I would be disbarred for prosecutorial misconduct.
This justice department is a disgrace to the profession.
1. I’d be asked if I made that country up.
2. I would be disbarred for prosecutorial misconduct.
This justice department is a disgrace to the profession.
September 6, 2025 at 6:50 PM
If a judge found out that I threatened to send someone to Eswatini if they didn’t plead guilty, two things would happen:
1. I’d be asked if I made that country up.
2. I would be disbarred for prosecutorial misconduct.
This justice department is a disgrace to the profession.
1. I’d be asked if I made that country up.
2. I would be disbarred for prosecutorial misconduct.
This justice department is a disgrace to the profession.
I know this is like so not the point of RFKs testimony or existence, but his ties are entirely too thin.
It’s sartorial malpractice and I don’t know why he continues to get away with it.
It’s sartorial malpractice and I don’t know why he continues to get away with it.
September 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I know this is like so not the point of RFKs testimony or existence, but his ties are entirely too thin.
It’s sartorial malpractice and I don’t know why he continues to get away with it.
It’s sartorial malpractice and I don’t know why he continues to get away with it.
It’s rare that I get to read a 150-year-old law originally enacted to limit federal interference in the post-Reconstruction South—and even rarer when the brother of the late Justice Breyer uses that law to curb a so-called limited government Republican’s executive overreach.
But today is that day.
But today is that day.
September 2, 2025 at 11:25 PM
It’s rare that I get to read a 150-year-old law originally enacted to limit federal interference in the post-Reconstruction South—and even rarer when the brother of the late Justice Breyer uses that law to curb a so-called limited government Republican’s executive overreach.
But today is that day.
But today is that day.
As members of Congress return from their month at home, I was reminded of my favorite Nancy Mace quote (there aren't many).
It’s something she and I agree on deeply, and I’m sure she will remember her convictions as Trump is likely to sign the 200th executive order of his second term this week.
It’s something she and I agree on deeply, and I’m sure she will remember her convictions as Trump is likely to sign the 200th executive order of his second term this week.
September 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
As members of Congress return from their month at home, I was reminded of my favorite Nancy Mace quote (there aren't many).
It’s something she and I agree on deeply, and I’m sure she will remember her convictions as Trump is likely to sign the 200th executive order of his second term this week.
It’s something she and I agree on deeply, and I’m sure she will remember her convictions as Trump is likely to sign the 200th executive order of his second term this week.
I’ve been thinking about this for a while:
There is so much discourse on what the Democratic Party needs to do, what we want from our elected officials, that we shouldn’t have purity tests, etc.
But what I want to know is this: why are you a Democrat?
Please repost so there are more responses!
There is so much discourse on what the Democratic Party needs to do, what we want from our elected officials, that we shouldn’t have purity tests, etc.
But what I want to know is this: why are you a Democrat?
Please repost so there are more responses!
August 31, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I’ve been thinking about this for a while:
There is so much discourse on what the Democratic Party needs to do, what we want from our elected officials, that we shouldn’t have purity tests, etc.
But what I want to know is this: why are you a Democrat?
Please repost so there are more responses!
There is so much discourse on what the Democratic Party needs to do, what we want from our elected officials, that we shouldn’t have purity tests, etc.
But what I want to know is this: why are you a Democrat?
Please repost so there are more responses!
And energy independence is the key to America’s global future.
We could be energy independent today had Ronald Reagan not killed off solar panel manufacturing in the 80’s.
It’s not too late to correct that mistake, but we have to start now.
We could be energy independent today had Ronald Reagan not killed off solar panel manufacturing in the 80’s.
It’s not too late to correct that mistake, but we have to start now.
August 31, 2025 at 2:05 PM
And energy independence is the key to America’s global future.
We could be energy independent today had Ronald Reagan not killed off solar panel manufacturing in the 80’s.
It’s not too late to correct that mistake, but we have to start now.
We could be energy independent today had Ronald Reagan not killed off solar panel manufacturing in the 80’s.
It’s not too late to correct that mistake, but we have to start now.
Democrats will say its guns, Republicans will say its mental health.
But Dems have worked to fund mental healthcare while Republicans have crusaded to end it. We've tried to come for the guns, but Republicans have sat on their hands. We're the only ones acting to end a solvable issue.
But Dems have worked to fund mental healthcare while Republicans have crusaded to end it. We've tried to come for the guns, but Republicans have sat on their hands. We're the only ones acting to end a solvable issue.
August 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Democrats will say its guns, Republicans will say its mental health.
But Dems have worked to fund mental healthcare while Republicans have crusaded to end it. We've tried to come for the guns, but Republicans have sat on their hands. We're the only ones acting to end a solvable issue.
But Dems have worked to fund mental healthcare while Republicans have crusaded to end it. We've tried to come for the guns, but Republicans have sat on their hands. We're the only ones acting to end a solvable issue.
That’s over 1/3 of recipients for those keeping track at home.
The attack on public education embarrassingly sloppy and is being carried out by people trying to bring “competency” back to education.
The attack on public education embarrassingly sloppy and is being carried out by people trying to bring “competency” back to education.
August 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
That’s over 1/3 of recipients for those keeping track at home.
The attack on public education embarrassingly sloppy and is being carried out by people trying to bring “competency” back to education.
The attack on public education embarrassingly sloppy and is being carried out by people trying to bring “competency” back to education.
If the midterms were held today, a new poll from The Economist has independents voting for the democratic candidate by TEN points.
If this redistricting war continues, the GOP is going to have to eat their own shoes.
The wave is blue, and it is coming.
If this redistricting war continues, the GOP is going to have to eat their own shoes.
The wave is blue, and it is coming.
August 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM
If the midterms were held today, a new poll from The Economist has independents voting for the democratic candidate by TEN points.
If this redistricting war continues, the GOP is going to have to eat their own shoes.
The wave is blue, and it is coming.
If this redistricting war continues, the GOP is going to have to eat their own shoes.
The wave is blue, and it is coming.
My statement ending my campaign for Congress. It has been an honor to even be considered as a candidate, and I hope that you will read my final statement.
I'm not gone forever, I'll run for something again. But the reality is that this race deserves a candidate that can do what it takes to win.
I'm not gone forever, I'll run for something again. But the reality is that this race deserves a candidate that can do what it takes to win.
August 14, 2025 at 1:04 PM
My statement ending my campaign for Congress. It has been an honor to even be considered as a candidate, and I hope that you will read my final statement.
I'm not gone forever, I'll run for something again. But the reality is that this race deserves a candidate that can do what it takes to win.
I'm not gone forever, I'll run for something again. But the reality is that this race deserves a candidate that can do what it takes to win.
Reposted by Alex Harper
🚨BREAKING: This Tuesday! Join us for a reception in support of our Exploratory Committee. To get the word out to the masses we need YOUR help. If you can't make it, please donate here: secure.actblue.com/donate/jerma...
August 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
🚨BREAKING: This Tuesday! Join us for a reception in support of our Exploratory Committee. To get the word out to the masses we need YOUR help. If you can't make it, please donate here: secure.actblue.com/donate/jerma...
Let’s not forget the 600 million to develop a bird flu vaccine that he canceled already.
August 7, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Let’s not forget the 600 million to develop a bird flu vaccine that he canceled already.
Control of Congress is in the balance, and MAGA knows that, and they know they’re losing popularity. Their solution? Cheat.
August 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Control of Congress is in the balance, and MAGA knows that, and they know they’re losing popularity. Their solution? Cheat.
I was asked this on a fundraising call today.
Make no mistake, I support a nationwide ban on racial and political gerrymandering. But if the GOP is going to start redrawing lines mid census cycle so they don’t lose in the midterms, Democrats cannot afford to “go high.”
Make no mistake, I support a nationwide ban on racial and political gerrymandering. But if the GOP is going to start redrawing lines mid census cycle so they don’t lose in the midterms, Democrats cannot afford to “go high.”
August 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I was asked this on a fundraising call today.
Make no mistake, I support a nationwide ban on racial and political gerrymandering. But if the GOP is going to start redrawing lines mid census cycle so they don’t lose in the midterms, Democrats cannot afford to “go high.”
Make no mistake, I support a nationwide ban on racial and political gerrymandering. But if the GOP is going to start redrawing lines mid census cycle so they don’t lose in the midterms, Democrats cannot afford to “go high.”
Pathetic. Greg Abbott and the GOP in the TX legislature are dismantling democracy before our eyes under the guise of passing flood relief funding.
Never forget that democrats tried to pass flood relief, but the GOP insisted that they vote on the gerrymandered map if they wanted it.
Never forget that democrats tried to pass flood relief, but the GOP insisted that they vote on the gerrymandered map if they wanted it.
August 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Pathetic. Greg Abbott and the GOP in the TX legislature are dismantling democracy before our eyes under the guise of passing flood relief funding.
Never forget that democrats tried to pass flood relief, but the GOP insisted that they vote on the gerrymandered map if they wanted it.
Never forget that democrats tried to pass flood relief, but the GOP insisted that they vote on the gerrymandered map if they wanted it.
When Sunday scaries meet Monday blues, you get Nancy Mace running for governor of your state.
August 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
When Sunday scaries meet Monday blues, you get Nancy Mace running for governor of your state.
Stop the count!
Stop testing for COVID!
Fire the non-believers!
It would be so boring if it wasn’t so awful.
Stop testing for COVID!
Fire the non-believers!
It would be so boring if it wasn’t so awful.
August 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Stop the count!
Stop testing for COVID!
Fire the non-believers!
It would be so boring if it wasn’t so awful.
Stop testing for COVID!
Fire the non-believers!
It would be so boring if it wasn’t so awful.
This is my new opponent, and it looks like he’s running to be the most conservative Congressman. In his kickoff, he said that he agrees with every single Trump policy, does not believe in climate change, and he has consistently been the worst enemy of public education in SC.
SC cannot afford him.
SC cannot afford him.
August 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
This is my new opponent, and it looks like he’s running to be the most conservative Congressman. In his kickoff, he said that he agrees with every single Trump policy, does not believe in climate change, and he has consistently been the worst enemy of public education in SC.
SC cannot afford him.
SC cannot afford him.
Netanyahu nominated Trump for a Nobel peace prize last month. This month, Pete Navarro says that Trump deserves a Nobel prize in economics for his tariff practices.
These are the most messed up and confusing participation trophies I’ve ever heard of.
These are the most messed up and confusing participation trophies I’ve ever heard of.
July 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Netanyahu nominated Trump for a Nobel peace prize last month. This month, Pete Navarro says that Trump deserves a Nobel prize in economics for his tariff practices.
These are the most messed up and confusing participation trophies I’ve ever heard of.
These are the most messed up and confusing participation trophies I’ve ever heard of.
Of the 60,000 people killed in Gaza, half of them are women and children.
20,000 Gazan children have been treated for acute malnutrition since APRIL as Israel uses starvation as a weapon of war.
Both are war crimes and genocide. It’s not complicated. Even MTG gets it.
20,000 Gazan children have been treated for acute malnutrition since APRIL as Israel uses starvation as a weapon of war.
Both are war crimes and genocide. It’s not complicated. Even MTG gets it.
July 29, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Of the 60,000 people killed in Gaza, half of them are women and children.
20,000 Gazan children have been treated for acute malnutrition since APRIL as Israel uses starvation as a weapon of war.
Both are war crimes and genocide. It’s not complicated. Even MTG gets it.
20,000 Gazan children have been treated for acute malnutrition since APRIL as Israel uses starvation as a weapon of war.
Both are war crimes and genocide. It’s not complicated. Even MTG gets it.
I thought DOGE was supposed to have gotten rid of all the waste, fraud, and abuse, but instead it looks like they’ve invented NEW ways for federal employees to abuse their co-workers.
Trump memo allows federal workers to persuade coworkers their religion is ‘correct’
The Trump administration released a memo Monday that aims to protect religious expression among federal workers, outlining that employees can attempt to persuade co-workers about why their religious b...
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July 29, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I thought DOGE was supposed to have gotten rid of all the waste, fraud, and abuse, but instead it looks like they’ve invented NEW ways for federal employees to abuse their co-workers.