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Persis Yu
@persisyu.bsky.social
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Candidate for MA State Senate in Norfolk & Suffolk district
www.electpersis.com

Deputy ED @thesbpc.bsky.social; proud Boston Public School mom; consumer advocate; #mapoli #bospoli
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Persis Yu @persisyu.bsky.social · Oct 7
Exciting announcement!!

I’m running for Massachusetts State Senate for the Norfolk and Suffolk District of Massachusetts! I pledge to fight for the families in Boston, Dedham, Norwood, Walpole, and Westwood to build a fair economy where families—not billionaires—come first.

www.ElectPersis.com
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Grateful to stand alongside organizers, workers, and community members today—protesting ICE and standing shoulder to shoulder with unions. Sending solidarity to Minnesota and everyone fighting for dignity, safety, and justice. 💙
#Solidarity #WorkersRights #ImmigrantJustice #electPersis #mapoli
January 23, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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Packed house!!! Amazing energy!! Ready for 2026!!! More to come…

#ElectPersis #DemocracyStartsAtHome #bospoli #mapoli
January 22, 2026 at 3:53 AM
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Moved by MLK Jr. Day celebrations in Hyde Park and Dedham. Our community leaders carry forward Dr. King’s call for justice—and it’s on all of us to keep pushing for a more fair and inclusive future.
January 20, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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Today, we celebrate the birth of Martin Luther King, Jr and honor the legacy of the civil rights leader by committing to uphold and work towards the cause of racial and economic justice.

#PersisforMASenate #MAPoli #BosPoli #DemocracyStartsAtHome
MLK Jr quote: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Persis Yu for State Senate logo. MLK Jr quote on navy blue background: “The time has come for an all-out world war against poverty. The rich nations must use their vast resources of wealth to develop the underdeveloped, school the unschooled, and feed the unfed. Ultimately a great nation is a compassionate nation. No individual or nation can be great if it does not have a concern for “the least of these.” Martin Luther King, Jr. The Quest for Peace and Justice, December 11, 1964.” Persis Yu for State Senate logo. A real democracy welcomes every voice and expands freedom for all. Persis is running to ensure our government reflects the people it serves. Persis Yu for State Senate logo.
January 19, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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“I would love to move away from a debt-financed higher education system,” said Persis Yu, ... “But that requires real investment in higher education, both on the federal and state level. What [the OBBBA] does is restrict access on one end, without providing the funding on the other end.”
Screenshot of Boston Globe article. Headline says: “Massachusetts nursing shortage could worsen with new $100,000 student loan cap.” Picture of nurse drawing blood. Screenshot of article text. Picture of students wearing masks.
January 18, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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We’re 100 days in, and 100% committed to keeping up the fight! Last October, I launched this campaign to build a Commonwealth where democracy truly starts at home, from reliable public transit to affordable childcare, from safer streets to fairer wages.
January 16, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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Grateful to @prowroxroz.bsky.social for inviting me to speak at the Meet the Challenger event last night! Thank you to everyone who came out—the room was full of energy, excitement, and great questions. I’m inspired by this community and ready to keep building a people-powered campaign together. 💪
January 15, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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Learn more about Persis’s decades of advocacy for working families at www.electpersis.com.
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Text on teal background that says: “Persis has spent her career fighting to ensure powerful institutions—whether it’s the federal government or national corporations—are accountable to the people.” Coral logo that says: “Persis Yu for State Senate”
January 12, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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Through all the darkness, it’s encouraging to see so many community members standing up against the atrocities committed by our federal government.

Thanks to @prowroxroz.bsky.social and LUCE for organizing our community!

Democracy truly does start at home.
Protesters in Roslindale square Persis with man and woman holding signs Selfie of two women at protest Protesters holding signs in West Roxbury rotary at night
January 8, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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I am deeply disturbed by the shooting involving ICE in Minneapolis. Any act of violence is devastating, and my thoughts are with everyone harmed, their families, and the community grappling with the fear and trauma this has caused. And sadly, it happens too often at the hands of this administration
I am deeply disturbed by the shooting involving ICE in Minneapolis. Any act of violence is devastating, and my thoughts are with everyone harmed, their families, and the community grappling with the fear and trauma this has caused. And sadly, it happens too often at the hands of this administration. Aggressive and punitive immigration enforcement tears at the fabric of our communities and puts lives at risk—particularly in communities already subject to over-policing and systemic inequities. Safety is built through trust, dignity, and accountability. It is built when people can seek help, go to work, take their kids to school, and access services without fear. Violence—by anyone—undermines that safety and leaves lasting scars. We owe it to the people of Minneapolis, and to communities across the country, to respond with compassion, to demand transparency and accountability, and to recommit to policies that protect human life and dignity rather than erode them. - Persis
January 7, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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If you can't attend a protest, I would suggest speaking to your values in whatever ways you can, and attending to something *you can do*. Remember, many things are happening at once. They want to keep your head spinning.

Let purpose preempt despair.
January 3, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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Proud of everyone who showed up to protest this illegal and immoral attack!

It’s time to end our reliance on oil. End war for oil. Support sustainable energy.
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Bostonians hold quick-reaction protest against regime's kidnapping of Venezuelan president, his wife
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#Boston #Venezuela #war
Signs: All wars are stupid, but this? Holy crap. And We have always been at war with East Asia. By Ron Newman
January 4, 2026 at 12:55 AM
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Bostonians hold quick-reaction protest against regime's kidnapping of Venezuelan president, his wife
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#Boston #Venezuela #war
Signs: All wars are stupid, but this? Holy crap. And We have always been at war with East Asia. By Ron Newman
January 3, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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Big ideas aren’t just for NYC. Let’s go Massachusetts!

Check out how at: www.electpersis.com

#PersisforMASenate #MAPoli #BosPoli #DemocracySt
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January 2, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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This holiday season, I’m grateful for the everyday places we show up for each other–at home, on the bus, in our congregations. Rest, reconnect, and take care of one another.

Happy New Year 🎊

#PersisforMASenate #MAPoli #BosPoli #DemocracyStartsAtHome
January 1, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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Tonight is the last chance to make a 2025 gift! We’re fighting for transit that works, affordable childcare, fair wages, and clean air and water–in short, a government that works for working people. Chip in by midnight so we hit the ground running in 2026! bit.ly/45wvzJg

Democracy starts at home.
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December 31, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Trump Set to Garnish Wages for Student Loan Defaults; The Debt Collective Lays Out Other Options
Trump Set to Garnish Wages for Student Loan Defaults; The Debt Collective Lays Out Other Options
Starting in January, the Trump administration says it will garnish the wages of student loan borrowers who haven’t been able to make their payments for at least nine months. “It’s cruel and hostile to...
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December 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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These headlines aren’t destiny. If you can, help us power field work that will lead to real change for working families. bit.ly/45wvzJg

Democracy starts at home.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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The simple fact is that Massachusetts can do more and must do more.

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Mass. Democrats are pushing back against the Trump administration. There’s only so much they can do. - The Boston Globe
Much of the challenge in pushing back against the Trump administration, state leaders said, is responding to an administration making changes to everything all at once.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Happy Kwanzaa!
“Happy Kwanzaa!” image of Kinara. Persis Yu for State Senate logo at bottom
December 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Wishing a Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
Merry Christmas!” image of Christmas tree in center. Persis Yu for State Senate logo at bottom
December 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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On the shortest day of year, we are reminded that it only gets brighter from here.

Together, we can build a Commonwealth where families not just survive but thrive!

Join me!

#PersisforMASenate #MAPoli #BosPoli #DemocracyStartsAtHome
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December 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Our transgender youth deserve love, care, respect, and medically appropriate health care.

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Trump administration moves to restrict gender-affirming care for minors nationwide - The Boston Globe
Several hospitals and clinics in New England, including in Boston, have already limited care.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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This has been a heavy and painful week. May the light of the holidays be found in the comfort of family, the strength of community, and the simple act of being there for one another. Happy Hanukkah.
"Happy Hanukkah" above a menorah and dreidels. "Persis Yu for State Senate" at the bottom.
December 16, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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“For the government, revenue from taxing those borrowers is pennies,” [Yu] said. “But to borrowers, it’s the difference between medicine or food.”

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A student loan forgiveness ‘tax bomb’ is coming. Thousands could face hefty bills in 2026. - The Boston Globe
The Trump administration has not extended an exemption from taxable income for some cancelled student debt.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:33 AM