Juanita Tolliver
@juanitatolliver.bsky.social
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Author of A More Perfect Party: The Night Shirley Chisholm and Diahann Carroll Reshaped Politics
MSNBC political analyst
Opinions in theGrio
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Author of A More Perfect Party: The Night Shirley Chisholm and Diahann Carroll Reshaped Politics
MSNBC political analyst
Opinions in theGrio
she/her
link.me/juanitatolliver
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Whoa: A federal court just barred Texas from using its new congressional map, drawn by the GOP to target Dems.
"Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map."
Court says the old map must be used in 2026. Appeals are certain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
"Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map."
Court says the old map must be used in 2026. Appeals are certain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Whoa: A federal court just barred Texas from using its new congressional map, drawn by the GOP to target Dems.
"Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map."
Court says the old map must be used in 2026. Appeals are certain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
"Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map."
Court says the old map must be used in 2026. Appeals are certain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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"I am traumatized. I am not stupid" -- one of the Epstein survivors sends a message directly to Trump
November 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
"I am traumatized. I am not stupid" -- one of the Epstein survivors sends a message directly to Trump
What's at stake today?
- A new leadership standard in NYC that Democrats can't ignore
- New congressional map in California
- Virginia federal workers weigh in during Trump and Republicans' Shutdown
Read more in my latest newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
- A new leadership standard in NYC that Democrats can't ignore
- New congressional map in California
- Virginia federal workers weigh in during Trump and Republicans' Shutdown
Read more in my latest newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
November 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
What's at stake today?
- A new leadership standard in NYC that Democrats can't ignore
- New congressional map in California
- Virginia federal workers weigh in during Trump and Republicans' Shutdown
Read more in my latest newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
- A new leadership standard in NYC that Democrats can't ignore
- New congressional map in California
- Virginia federal workers weigh in during Trump and Republicans' Shutdown
Read more in my latest newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
NY AG Letitia James offered the only appropriate response to Trump:
"I will not bow. I will not break. I will not bend. I will not capitulate. I will not give in. I will not give up.”
Read more in my newsletter, plus get a sneak peek of my new project: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
"I will not bow. I will not break. I will not bend. I will not capitulate. I will not give in. I will not give up.”
Read more in my newsletter, plus get a sneak peek of my new project: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
October 15, 2025 at 12:09 PM
NY AG Letitia James offered the only appropriate response to Trump:
"I will not bow. I will not break. I will not bend. I will not capitulate. I will not give in. I will not give up.”
Read more in my newsletter, plus get a sneak peek of my new project: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
"I will not bow. I will not break. I will not bend. I will not capitulate. I will not give in. I will not give up.”
Read more in my newsletter, plus get a sneak peek of my new project: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
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By allowing for the dismantling of minority districts held by Democrats, a ruling against the VRA could give President Donald Trump and the GOP enough additional seats to lock in the party’s control of the House for a generation. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Fair Elections — and Perhaps Control of Congress — at Stake as SCOTUS Hears Challenge to VRA
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
By allowing for the dismantling of minority districts held by Democrats, a ruling against the VRA could give President Donald Trump and the GOP enough additional seats to lock in the party’s control of the House for a generation. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump's occupation won't stop with DC:
"I direct the Secretary of Defense to coordinate with State Governors and authorize the orders of any additional members of the National Guard to active service..."
Read more, and how to protest, in my newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
"I direct the Secretary of Defense to coordinate with State Governors and authorize the orders of any additional members of the National Guard to active service..."
Read more, and how to protest, in my newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
August 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Trump's occupation won't stop with DC:
"I direct the Secretary of Defense to coordinate with State Governors and authorize the orders of any additional members of the National Guard to active service..."
Read more, and how to protest, in my newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
"I direct the Secretary of Defense to coordinate with State Governors and authorize the orders of any additional members of the National Guard to active service..."
Read more, and how to protest, in my newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
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.@ProPublica and @texastribune.org sued for public records after the 2022 Uvalde shooting that killed 19 children, two teachers. After much legal wrangling three years later, the district released its records and the county following. Texas DPS continues to fight www.texastribune.org/2025/08/11/u...
New Uvalde records: District leaders didn’t reach out to some surviving teachers, knew about broken locks
The records also shed light on previous concerns about shooters’ classroom behavior. The release follows a yearslong lawsuit from news agencies.
www.texastribune.org
August 12, 2025 at 3:48 AM
.@ProPublica and @texastribune.org sued for public records after the 2022 Uvalde shooting that killed 19 children, two teachers. After much legal wrangling three years later, the district released its records and the county following. Texas DPS continues to fight www.texastribune.org/2025/08/11/u...
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Breaking News: U.S. consumer prices rose 2.7% in July from a year ago, as President Trump’s tariffs intensified price pressures.
CPI Report Live Updates: Inflation Data Shows Deepening Impact of Trump’s Tariffs
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7 percent from a year ago, matching the pace of the previous month. But after stripping out volatile food and energy prices, “core” inflation jumped 3.1 percent.
nyti.ms
August 12, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Breaking News: U.S. consumer prices rose 2.7% in July from a year ago, as President Trump’s tariffs intensified price pressures.
Trump gave his orders to Texas Republicans when he said, "Just a simple redraw and we pick up five seats," and now they're complying. Meanwhile, Democrats are discussing how to respond.
Read the latest in my newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
Read the latest in my newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
July 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Trump gave his orders to Texas Republicans when he said, "Just a simple redraw and we pick up five seats," and now they're complying. Meanwhile, Democrats are discussing how to respond.
Read the latest in my newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
Read the latest in my newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
Yes, she is running an authentic, people-power campaign.
And yes, she surged 25 points in only 6 weeks.
Read more about Deja Foxx's campaign in my newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
And yes, she surged 25 points in only 6 weeks.
Read more about Deja Foxx's campaign in my newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
July 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Yes, she is running an authentic, people-power campaign.
And yes, she surged 25 points in only 6 weeks.
Read more about Deja Foxx's campaign in my newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
And yes, she surged 25 points in only 6 weeks.
Read more about Deja Foxx's campaign in my newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
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Breaking News: Zohran Mamdani officially won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City by a 12-point margin, stamping him as the favorite in November. The race was called on Tuesday after officials released a count of ranked-choice ballots. https://trib.al/AuUk3MC
Zohran Mamdani Wins Democratic Primary for New York City Mayor
Mr. Mamdani, a state assemblyman and democratic socialist, won by a 12-point margin. He was officially declared the winner on Tuesday after ranked-choice tabulations were run.
trib.al
July 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Breaking News: Zohran Mamdani officially won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City by a 12-point margin, stamping him as the favorite in November. The race was called on Tuesday after officials released a count of ranked-choice ballots. https://trib.al/AuUk3MC
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Senate version of the bill will lead to 17 million Americans losing health insurance.
Via Washington Post’s Yasmeen Abutaleb
Via Washington Post’s Yasmeen Abutaleb
July 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Senate version of the bill will lead to 17 million Americans losing health insurance.
Via Washington Post’s Yasmeen Abutaleb
Via Washington Post’s Yasmeen Abutaleb
Catch me bright and early Wednesday morning at 7 o'clock EST on @siriusxmprog.bsky.social with an amazing line up of guests. We're covering everything from the news of the day to political strategy and Dean Dana A. William's new book ,Toni at Random.
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June 24, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Catch me bright and early Wednesday morning at 7 o'clock EST on @siriusxmprog.bsky.social with an amazing line up of guests. We're covering everything from the news of the day to political strategy and Dean Dana A. William's new book ,Toni at Random.
SiriusXM Progress Ch. 127
siriusxm.us/Zerlina
SiriusXM Progress Ch. 127
siriusxm.us/Zerlina
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They want to kick this back to the SCOTUS quickly because they think the justices are in the bag. Are they right? We’ll see: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/16/o...
April 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
They want to kick this back to the SCOTUS quickly because they think the justices are in the bag. Are they right? We’ll see: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/16/o...
April 17, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Absolute solidarity with trans and non-binary individuals today. This is another blow to being recognised and accepted. It does nothing to protect anyone, but it does make lives harder and rights at more risk, for trans and non-binary individuals, yet again.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/04/16/s...
www.thepinknews.com/2025/04/16/s...
UK supreme court rules legal definition of a woman excludes trans women
The UK Supreme Court has ruled the legal definition of a woman excludes trans women.
www.thepinknews.com
April 16, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Absolute solidarity with trans and non-binary individuals today. This is another blow to being recognised and accepted. It does nothing to protect anyone, but it does make lives harder and rights at more risk, for trans and non-binary individuals, yet again.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/04/16/s...
www.thepinknews.com/2025/04/16/s...
The FBI had Huey P. Newton under surveillance 24/7, and researching “the vault” of FBI files from COINTEL PRO was heartbreaking and depressing work. That research also confirmed that he attended Diahann Carroll’s Party for Shirley Chisholm in 1972.
Watch the full story: youtu.be/NxMBgBUQYoI?...
Watch the full story: youtu.be/NxMBgBUQYoI?...
April 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The FBI had Huey P. Newton under surveillance 24/7, and researching “the vault” of FBI files from COINTEL PRO was heartbreaking and depressing work. That research also confirmed that he attended Diahann Carroll’s Party for Shirley Chisholm in 1972.
Watch the full story: youtu.be/NxMBgBUQYoI?...
Watch the full story: youtu.be/NxMBgBUQYoI?...
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Breaking News: The Supreme Court instructed the government to take steps to return a Salvadoran migrant it had wrongly deported to a prison in El Salvador. nyti.ms/42j7cxP
April 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Breaking News: The Supreme Court instructed the government to take steps to return a Salvadoran migrant it had wrongly deported to a prison in El Salvador. nyti.ms/42j7cxP
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Crockett: It has taken Texas’ largest measles outbreak in 30 years with more than 500 confirmed cases and the deaths of two children for the secretary of health and human services to say what we already knew. The most effective way to prevent the spread of measles is the vaccin
April 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Crockett: It has taken Texas’ largest measles outbreak in 30 years with more than 500 confirmed cases and the deaths of two children for the secretary of health and human services to say what we already knew. The most effective way to prevent the spread of measles is the vaccin
White Lotus Synopsis: A vengeful man dragging everyone to hell
Us in 2025: SAME
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Us in 2025: SAME
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April 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
White Lotus Synopsis: A vengeful man dragging everyone to hell
Us in 2025: SAME
Read my latest newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
Us in 2025: SAME
Read my latest newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
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Rumeysa Ozturk was kidnapped in plain sight & sent to Louisiana to be locked in the same detention center Mahmoud Khalil was sent to.
She's a peaceful protestor, grad student, & my constituent who has a right to free speech & due process.
Now she's a political prisoner. Free her now.
She's a peaceful protestor, grad student, & my constituent who has a right to free speech & due process.
Now she's a political prisoner. Free her now.
March 26, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Rumeysa Ozturk was kidnapped in plain sight & sent to Louisiana to be locked in the same detention center Mahmoud Khalil was sent to.
She's a peaceful protestor, grad student, & my constituent who has a right to free speech & due process.
Now she's a political prisoner. Free her now.
She's a peaceful protestor, grad student, & my constituent who has a right to free speech & due process.
Now she's a political prisoner. Free her now.
"Lamia Ballal, the director’s wife, said she heard her husband being beaten outside their home as she huddled inside with their three children. She heard him screaming, “I’m dying!” and calling for an ambulance."
Hamdan Ballal: Oscar-winning Palestinian director released from Israeli detention
Hamdan Ballal: Oscar-winning Palestinian director released from Israeli detention
No Other Land director released a day after he was attacked by settlers and detained by Israeli forces
An Oscar-winning Palestinian director who was attacked by Jewish settlers and detained by Israeli forces has been released from detention.
Hamdan Ballal and two other Palestinians left a police station in the West Bank settlement of Kiryat Arba, where they were being held on Tuesday. Ballal had bruises on his face and blood on his clothes. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
March 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
"Lamia Ballal, the director’s wife, said she heard her husband being beaten outside their home as she huddled inside with their three children. She heard him screaming, “I’m dying!” and calling for an ambulance."
Hey Baltimore loves, join me at Morgan State University tomorrow, Thursday, February 27, at 11:30 am for a book talk as we wrap up Black History Month.
This event is open to the public, and you can find more info here: events.morgan.edu/event/a-conv...
This event is open to the public, and you can find more info here: events.morgan.edu/event/a-conv...
February 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Hey Baltimore loves, join me at Morgan State University tomorrow, Thursday, February 27, at 11:30 am for a book talk as we wrap up Black History Month.
This event is open to the public, and you can find more info here: events.morgan.edu/event/a-conv...
This event is open to the public, and you can find more info here: events.morgan.edu/event/a-conv...