Jillian Gilchrest
@jilchrest.bsky.social
Raising women up, championing public policy, bringing folks together. Candidate for U.S. Congress & State Representative in CT. #socialworker #feminist
President’s Day 2026… impeach. @citizensimpeachment.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:37 PM
President’s Day 2026… impeach. @citizensimpeachment.com
“Forget conventionalisms; forget what the world thinks of you stepping out of your place; think your best thoughts, speak your best words, work your best works, looking to your own conscience for approval.”
—Susan B. Anthony
#susanbanthonyday
—Susan B. Anthony
#susanbanthonyday
February 15, 2026 at 1:54 PM
“Forget conventionalisms; forget what the world thinks of you stepping out of your place; think your best thoughts, speak your best words, work your best works, looking to your own conscience for approval.”
—Susan B. Anthony
#susanbanthonyday
—Susan B. Anthony
#susanbanthonyday
Check out this piece on @nbcconnecticut.com about our bipartisan law on social work law enforcement.
“We came to this job because we’re passionate and want to make a difference. If you can connect on those pieces, you can work together.”
“We came to this job because we’re passionate and want to make a difference. If you can connect on those pieces, you can work together.”
2 Connecticut lawmakers team up helping social workers, police officers during police calls
Their perspectives helped create a training program at SCSU that pairs police officers with crisis counselors.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Check out this piece on @nbcconnecticut.com about our bipartisan law on social work law enforcement.
“We came to this job because we’re passionate and want to make a difference. If you can connect on those pieces, you can work together.”
“We came to this job because we’re passionate and want to make a difference. If you can connect on those pieces, you can work together.”
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"The parking contract was brought to our attention about two weeks ago through a constituent submission on our city website"
February 13, 2026 at 11:46 AM
"The parking contract was brought to our attention about two weeks ago through a constituent submission on our city website"
Today, I was so proud to host ‘Have a Harc’ Day at the Capitol! And, doubly proud to be recognized as their advocate and legislator of the year! ♥️
February 13, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Today, I was so proud to host ‘Have a Harc’ Day at the Capitol! And, doubly proud to be recognized as their advocate and legislator of the year! ♥️
Leader Jeffries and Democrats in D.C. have told working people for years that if they just give Democrats more money, they’ll fight back next time. ‘Next time’ never comes. Nothing will change until we elect people who refuse to play by the old rules. #democraticprimary #peoplepower
National Democratic leader boosts Larson in Hartford; ICE protesters interrupt
House leader Hakeem Jeffries of Brooklyn, N.Y. delivered a pep talk to more than 200 Larson supporters as Larson is battling in a four-way Democratic primary after holding his seat for 27 years.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Leader Jeffries and Democrats in D.C. have told working people for years that if they just give Democrats more money, they’ll fight back next time. ‘Next time’ never comes. Nothing will change until we elect people who refuse to play by the old rules. #democraticprimary #peoplepower
Galentine’s Day success! Wonderful evening meeting new women and collecting donations for @dignitygrows #galentinesday #peoplepower
February 13, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Galentine’s Day success! Wonderful evening meeting new women and collecting donations for @dignitygrows #galentinesday #peoplepower
“There is sufficiency in the world for man’s need but not for man’s greed.” -Mahatma Gandhi
February 13, 2026 at 2:59 AM
“There is sufficiency in the world for man’s need but not for man’s greed.” -Mahatma Gandhi
Politics shouldn’t only be about money. It should be about taking care of people. See you tonight!
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February 12, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Politics shouldn’t only be about money. It should be about taking care of people. See you tonight!
voteforjillian.com/events
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Massie: "Here is an email that was sent by the victims' lawyers to the DOJ. It was a list of names not to release. What did the DOJ do with this email? They released it! Literally the worst thing you could do the survivors you did."
February 11, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Massie: "Here is an email that was sent by the victims' lawyers to the DOJ. It was a list of names not to release. What did the DOJ do with this email? They released it! Literally the worst thing you could do the survivors you did."
Galentine’s Day is a global holiday to celebrate women’s friendships, imagined into existence by Parks and Recreation (according to Wikipedia). Join us tomorrow! #galentinesday @amypoehler.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Galentine’s Day is a global holiday to celebrate women’s friendships, imagined into existence by Parks and Recreation (according to Wikipedia). Join us tomorrow! #galentinesday @amypoehler.bsky.social
There are a lot of steps before November… check out my substack to learn more about CT’s primary process! #primaryelection #peoplepower #vote #schoolhouserock
How Does a Primary Election Work, Anyway?
If you’ve been following this campaign, you’ve seen me talk about the urgent need to get money out of politics and put the needs of everyday people ahead of donors. Before any of that can happen, thou...
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February 11, 2026 at 1:34 PM
There are a lot of steps before November… check out my substack to learn more about CT’s primary process! #primaryelection #peoplepower #vote #schoolhouserock
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Walmart is using its power over suppliers to push grocery prices up. This terrific explainer draws on newly unsealed details from an antitrust case—filed by Lina Khan and dropped by Trump—to show how. I’m proud that @ilsr.bsky.social helped get the case unsealed. And thrilled to help tell the story.
We Uncovered the Scheme Keeping Grocery Prices High
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
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February 11, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Walmart is using its power over suppliers to push grocery prices up. This terrific explainer draws on newly unsealed details from an antitrust case—filed by Lina Khan and dropped by Trump—to show how. I’m proud that @ilsr.bsky.social helped get the case unsealed. And thrilled to help tell the story.
Check out my oped!
$5,000— That’s the cost of admission to get in the room with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is coming to Connecticut to headline a fundraiser this week. Not to listen. Not to learn. Not to respond to what people here are enduring.
$5,000— That’s the cost of admission to get in the room with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is coming to Connecticut to headline a fundraiser this week. Not to listen. Not to learn. Not to respond to what people here are enduring.
Jillian Gilchrest: Your voice shouldn’t come with a price tag
If we want Congress to function again, to actually help people, restrain abuse of power, and meet moments of crisis, we have to change what it’s built around.
www.courant.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Check out my oped!
$5,000— That’s the cost of admission to get in the room with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is coming to Connecticut to headline a fundraiser this week. Not to listen. Not to learn. Not to respond to what people here are enduring.
$5,000— That’s the cost of admission to get in the room with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is coming to Connecticut to headline a fundraiser this week. Not to listen. Not to learn. Not to respond to what people here are enduring.
It’s almost Galentine’s Day ladies!! Join our team this Thursday for a little get-together at J Bar! #galentinesday
February 9, 2026 at 9:23 PM
It’s almost Galentine’s Day ladies!! Join our team this Thursday for a little get-together at J Bar! #galentinesday
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Bad Bunny understood the assignment…
February 9, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Bad Bunny understood the assignment…
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BASH: Is this measles outbreak a consequence of the administration undermining support for vaccines?
DR OZ: I don't believe so. Secretary Kennedy has been advocating for measles vaccines
BASH: Oh, come on
DR OZ: I don't believe so. Secretary Kennedy has been advocating for measles vaccines
BASH: Oh, come on
February 8, 2026 at 2:29 PM
BASH: Is this measles outbreak a consequence of the administration undermining support for vaccines?
DR OZ: I don't believe so. Secretary Kennedy has been advocating for measles vaccines
BASH: Oh, come on
DR OZ: I don't believe so. Secretary Kennedy has been advocating for measles vaccines
BASH: Oh, come on
It’s called Spanish… This man be cray cray.
February 9, 2026 at 2:39 AM
It’s called Spanish… This man be cray cray.
Guest on Finch & Kane this morning! Talking running for Congress and the need for new leadership and direction in the Democratic Party!
February 8, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Guest on Finch & Kane this morning! Talking running for Congress and the need for new leadership and direction in the Democratic Party!
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Ossoff: "You're seeing what I'm seeing, right? The president posting about the Obamas like a Klansman."
February 7, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Ossoff: "You're seeing what I'm seeing, right? The president posting about the Obamas like a Klansman."
We need to stop millionaires and billionaires from running this country. #corporategreed #greed #peopleoverprofit #campaignfinance
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February 7, 2026 at 5:18 PM
We need to stop millionaires and billionaires from running this country. #corporategreed #greed #peopleoverprofit #campaignfinance
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Name them
shame them
shame them
February 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Name them
shame them
shame them
February 4, 2026 at 9:13 PM
CT’s 2026 Legislative session kicks off this week! #peopleoverprofit #healthcare #publiceducation #immigrantsarewelcomehere #tenantsrights
February 3, 2026 at 3:01 AM
CT’s 2026 Legislative session kicks off this week! #peopleoverprofit #healthcare #publiceducation #immigrantsarewelcomehere #tenantsrights
Good to be in community to honor the life of #AlexPretti and call on Congress to do more to stop #ICE and hold #Trump accountable. @aftct.bsky.social
February 1, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Good to be in community to honor the life of #AlexPretti and call on Congress to do more to stop #ICE and hold #Trump accountable. @aftct.bsky.social