Nina Turner
@ninaturner.bsky.social
Educator. Activist. Former Ohio State Senator & Professor.
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Founder & President of We Are Somebody. Senior Fellow at The New School Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy. Former Ohio State Senator. Bernie Sanders 2016 National Surrogate, 2020 National...
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Only 33% of Americans approve of US strike on Venezuela, according to a Reuters poll today.
This is not “America First.”
This is not “America First.”
January 5, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Only 33% of Americans approve of US strike on Venezuela, according to a Reuters poll today.
This is not “America First.”
This is not “America First.”
January 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The Democratic Party needs to clean house, literally.
No urgency.
A Zoom call two days after? Please.
Meanwhile, the administration is eying other countries.
No urgency.
A Zoom call two days after? Please.
Meanwhile, the administration is eying other countries.
January 3, 2026 at 11:04 PM
The Democratic Party needs to clean house, literally.
No urgency.
A Zoom call two days after? Please.
Meanwhile, the administration is eying other countries.
No urgency.
A Zoom call two days after? Please.
Meanwhile, the administration is eying other countries.
It went from “America First” to “we’re going to run Venezuela” in less than a year.
And Americans still don’t have affordable housing, healthcare, or groceries.
And Americans still don’t have affordable housing, healthcare, or groceries.
January 3, 2026 at 8:22 PM
It went from “America First” to “we’re going to run Venezuela” in less than a year.
And Americans still don’t have affordable housing, healthcare, or groceries.
And Americans still don’t have affordable housing, healthcare, or groceries.
Seems like a clear violation of the Constitution.
January 3, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Seems like a clear violation of the Constitution.
Americans do not want war. Congress needs to reign in this administration. Now.
Pray for peace and demand it from our elected officials.
The number to call your member of Congress: (202) 224-3121.
Don’t allow our government to put troops into another illegal war.
Pray for peace and demand it from our elected officials.
The number to call your member of Congress: (202) 224-3121.
Don’t allow our government to put troops into another illegal war.
January 3, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Americans do not want war. Congress needs to reign in this administration. Now.
Pray for peace and demand it from our elected officials.
The number to call your member of Congress: (202) 224-3121.
Don’t allow our government to put troops into another illegal war.
Pray for peace and demand it from our elected officials.
The number to call your member of Congress: (202) 224-3121.
Don’t allow our government to put troops into another illegal war.
Reposted by Nina Turner
January 1, 2026 at 11:48 PM
January 1, 2026 at 11:48 PM
As we enter 2026, I want to remind folks that primary elections are where voters can decide to not have to choose between the lesser of two evils in general elections.
You do not have to vote against your self interests. In fact, that’s the opposite of how a democracy works.
You do not have to vote against your self interests. In fact, that’s the opposite of how a democracy works.
January 1, 2026 at 5:15 PM
As we enter 2026, I want to remind folks that primary elections are where voters can decide to not have to choose between the lesser of two evils in general elections.
You do not have to vote against your self interests. In fact, that’s the opposite of how a democracy works.
You do not have to vote against your self interests. In fact, that’s the opposite of how a democracy works.
2026: radical truth, radical love, radical care.
Happy New Year 🤍
Happy New Year 🤍
December 31, 2025 at 11:55 PM
2026: radical truth, radical love, radical care.
Happy New Year 🤍
Happy New Year 🤍
We already tax unrealized gains for working class people in this country: property taxes. It pays for schools, police, fire, etc.
When we tax unrealized gains on the ultra-wealthy, it will help pay for healthcare, housing, childcare, education, etc.
It will make America great.
When we tax unrealized gains on the ultra-wealthy, it will help pay for healthcare, housing, childcare, education, etc.
It will make America great.
December 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
We already tax unrealized gains for working class people in this country: property taxes. It pays for schools, police, fire, etc.
When we tax unrealized gains on the ultra-wealthy, it will help pay for healthcare, housing, childcare, education, etc.
It will make America great.
When we tax unrealized gains on the ultra-wealthy, it will help pay for healthcare, housing, childcare, education, etc.
It will make America great.
Everyone should have the same level of healthcare, regardless of income.
December 31, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Everyone should have the same level of healthcare, regardless of income.
Wealth isn’t inherently bad. I grew up in poverty, I don’t wish it on anyone.
What I take issue with is people going bankrupt if they get sick and folks sleeping on the streets while the ultra wealthy could pay their fair share to eliminate those conditions.
What I take issue with is people going bankrupt if they get sick and folks sleeping on the streets while the ultra wealthy could pay their fair share to eliminate those conditions.
December 31, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Wealth isn’t inherently bad. I grew up in poverty, I don’t wish it on anyone.
What I take issue with is people going bankrupt if they get sick and folks sleeping on the streets while the ultra wealthy could pay their fair share to eliminate those conditions.
What I take issue with is people going bankrupt if they get sick and folks sleeping on the streets while the ultra wealthy could pay their fair share to eliminate those conditions.
We need to be building hospitals and schools with the urgency AI data centers are being built.
December 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We need to be building hospitals and schools with the urgency AI data centers are being built.
Wishing all who celebrate a joyful Kwanzaa filled with reflection, connection, and pride in culture and community.
December 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Wishing all who celebrate a joyful Kwanzaa filled with reflection, connection, and pride in culture and community.
All I want for Christmas is for everyone to have healthcare and for us to have an economy where everyone working full-time can support themselves on the money they make from that.
December 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
All I want for Christmas is for everyone to have healthcare and for us to have an economy where everyone working full-time can support themselves on the money they make from that.
The cashier at Target should be able to work full-time and afford their bills with a little left over. That’s not radical.
December 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The cashier at Target should be able to work full-time and afford their bills with a little left over. That’s not radical.
Does the Republican Party face a bigotry problem? Yes.
There is a difference between free speech and coddling bigotry.
But the real reason the divide in MAGA is bubbling up is because President Trump is not following through on making life better for working class people.
There is a difference between free speech and coddling bigotry.
But the real reason the divide in MAGA is bubbling up is because President Trump is not following through on making life better for working class people.
December 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Does the Republican Party face a bigotry problem? Yes.
There is a difference between free speech and coddling bigotry.
But the real reason the divide in MAGA is bubbling up is because President Trump is not following through on making life better for working class people.
There is a difference between free speech and coddling bigotry.
But the real reason the divide in MAGA is bubbling up is because President Trump is not following through on making life better for working class people.
Glad to see Midwest Democrats stepping up and speaking out. First the Illinois Black Caucus, now an Indiana Democrat.
In the Midwest, the fight for fair maps is not a new battle, it’s one that has been popular and successful amongst the people.
In the Midwest, the fight for fair maps is not a new battle, it’s one that has been popular and successful amongst the people.
December 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Glad to see Midwest Democrats stepping up and speaking out. First the Illinois Black Caucus, now an Indiana Democrat.
In the Midwest, the fight for fair maps is not a new battle, it’s one that has been popular and successful amongst the people.
In the Midwest, the fight for fair maps is not a new battle, it’s one that has been popular and successful amongst the people.
TONIGHT: I’ll be joining NewsNight with Abby Phillip on CNN.
🤍 Tune in at 10pm ET.
🤍 Tune in at 10pm ET.
December 22, 2025 at 2:04 PM
TONIGHT: I’ll be joining NewsNight with Abby Phillip on CNN.
🤍 Tune in at 10pm ET.
🤍 Tune in at 10pm ET.
Our economy is consumer-based.
Right now, many working class people are putting their Christmas presents on credit and will pay it off with tax return money.
That’s not a healthy economy. We deserve better.
Right now, many working class people are putting their Christmas presents on credit and will pay it off with tax return money.
That’s not a healthy economy. We deserve better.
December 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Our economy is consumer-based.
Right now, many working class people are putting their Christmas presents on credit and will pay it off with tax return money.
That’s not a healthy economy. We deserve better.
Right now, many working class people are putting their Christmas presents on credit and will pay it off with tax return money.
That’s not a healthy economy. We deserve better.
AIPAC is doing just that. But moreover, it’s a campaign finance system that allows corporations to buy politicians.
Those corporations value profit over things like human rights.
This isn’t an argument, save your “receipts”
Those corporations value profit over things like human rights.
This isn’t an argument, save your “receipts”
However, I never see you talk about the Conservative PACs that are pushing Christofascism here and abroad.
Now, before you say, "Well, our tax money isn't going to fund Christofascism, like blah blah blah."
I'd like you to take a moment to consider this.
Cause I got time and receipts.
Now, before you say, "Well, our tax money isn't going to fund Christofascism, like blah blah blah."
I'd like you to take a moment to consider this.
Cause I got time and receipts.
December 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
AIPAC is doing just that. But moreover, it’s a campaign finance system that allows corporations to buy politicians.
Those corporations value profit over things like human rights.
This isn’t an argument, save your “receipts”
Those corporations value profit over things like human rights.
This isn’t an argument, save your “receipts”
Important to remember, especially during the holiday season 🤍
December 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Important to remember, especially during the holiday season 🤍
Thanks for tagging me.
No, calling out AIPAC and standing against genocide is not antisemitism.
I do not attribute the horrors the Israeli government is carrying out in Gaza and West Bank to Judaism.
No, calling out AIPAC and standing against genocide is not antisemitism.
I do not attribute the horrors the Israeli government is carrying out in Gaza and West Bank to Judaism.
@ninaturner.bsky.social talks the most antisemitic shit, but ignores Christofascism.
December 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Thanks for tagging me.
No, calling out AIPAC and standing against genocide is not antisemitism.
I do not attribute the horrors the Israeli government is carrying out in Gaza and West Bank to Judaism.
No, calling out AIPAC and standing against genocide is not antisemitism.
I do not attribute the horrors the Israeli government is carrying out in Gaza and West Bank to Judaism.