Nina Turner
@ninaturner.bsky.social
Educator. Activist. Former Ohio State Senator & Professor.
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Nina Turner
@ninaturner.bsky.social
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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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Supporters wanted to take Indiana’s map from 7R-2D to 9R-0D.
Fighting back is organizing in those impacted areas, not giving up and having a blue state add 2 seats.
A seat in another state cannot replace representation in a red state.
Organize.
indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/14/i...
Fighting back is organizing in those impacted areas, not giving up and having a blue state add 2 seats.
A seat in another state cannot replace representation in a red state.
Organize.
indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/14/i...
Indiana Republican senators reject Trump's redistricting push; won't convene in December • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana Senate Republicans have rejected President Donald Trump’s push for congressional redistricting.
indianacapitalchronicle.com
November 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Supporters wanted to take Indiana’s map from 7R-2D to 9R-0D.
Fighting back is organizing in those impacted areas, not giving up and having a blue state add 2 seats.
A seat in another state cannot replace representation in a red state.
Organize.
indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/14/i...
Fighting back is organizing in those impacted areas, not giving up and having a blue state add 2 seats.
A seat in another state cannot replace representation in a red state.
Organize.
indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/14/i...
The only way to fight authoritarianism is to organize the people impacted by bad policy.
If you don’t have the people on your side, you have nothing.
If you don’t have the people on your side, you have nothing.
November 16, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The only way to fight authoritarianism is to organize the people impacted by bad policy.
If you don’t have the people on your side, you have nothing.
If you don’t have the people on your side, you have nothing.
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Working class Americans from all backgrounds are sick and tired of spineless politicians playing the blame game for inaction.
That goes for Democrats *and* Republicans.
People can’t afford things and it’s only going to get worse.
That goes for Democrats *and* Republicans.
People can’t afford things and it’s only going to get worse.
November 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Working class Americans from all backgrounds are sick and tired of spineless politicians playing the blame game for inaction.
That goes for Democrats *and* Republicans.
People can’t afford things and it’s only going to get worse.
That goes for Democrats *and* Republicans.
People can’t afford things and it’s only going to get worse.
We saw this week in Indiana that the way to fight partisan gerrymandering is to organize the people impacted.
That’s what fighters do.
I’m 100% against partisan gerrymandering in all instances.
It’s undemocratic, it goes against the mission of protecting democracy.
That’s what fighters do.
I’m 100% against partisan gerrymandering in all instances.
It’s undemocratic, it goes against the mission of protecting democracy.
November 16, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We saw this week in Indiana that the way to fight partisan gerrymandering is to organize the people impacted.
That’s what fighters do.
I’m 100% against partisan gerrymandering in all instances.
It’s undemocratic, it goes against the mission of protecting democracy.
That’s what fighters do.
I’m 100% against partisan gerrymandering in all instances.
It’s undemocratic, it goes against the mission of protecting democracy.
Working class Americans from all backgrounds are sick and tired of spineless politicians playing the blame game for inaction.
That goes for Democrats *and* Republicans.
People can’t afford things and it’s only going to get worse.
That goes for Democrats *and* Republicans.
People can’t afford things and it’s only going to get worse.
November 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Working class Americans from all backgrounds are sick and tired of spineless politicians playing the blame game for inaction.
That goes for Democrats *and* Republicans.
People can’t afford things and it’s only going to get worse.
That goes for Democrats *and* Republicans.
People can’t afford things and it’s only going to get worse.
🚨TONIGHT🚨
Join me and @YoBenCohen to discuss the Freedom Budget for All Americans, the anti-war movement - the way it’s connected to Black liberation, and how we move forward.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🚨TONIGHT🚨
Join me and @YoBenCohen to discuss the Freedom Budget for All Americans, the anti-war movement - the way it’s connected to Black liberation, and how we move forward.
Sign up: bit.ly/48RSnpE
Join me and @YoBenCohen to discuss the Freedom Budget for All Americans, the anti-war movement - the way it’s connected to Black liberation, and how we move forward.
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The American people deserve at least one political party that fights for them, not the billionaires.
November 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The American people deserve at least one political party that fights for them, not the billionaires.
Don’t cut funding to the VA and then have the nerve to “honor” the Veterans.
November 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Don’t cut funding to the VA and then have the nerve to “honor” the Veterans.
I reject the idea that the most the American people can demand of the Democratic Party is blocking bad things the Republican Party wants to do.
People want good jobs, safe & affordable housing, healthcare, a savings account, and the ability to live a good life.
Don’t settle.
People want good jobs, safe & affordable housing, healthcare, a savings account, and the ability to live a good life.
Don’t settle.
November 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I reject the idea that the most the American people can demand of the Democratic Party is blocking bad things the Republican Party wants to do.
People want good jobs, safe & affordable housing, healthcare, a savings account, and the ability to live a good life.
Don’t settle.
People want good jobs, safe & affordable housing, healthcare, a savings account, and the ability to live a good life.
Don’t settle.
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Supporting this initiative feels like a baseline or litmus test for people of conscience.
Centrist excuses and right-wing refusals around the dignity of universal health expose a lack of compassion that our society shouldn't accept or encourage.
Thank you, @ninaturner.bsky.social, for this. ✊🏿🖤
Centrist excuses and right-wing refusals around the dignity of universal health expose a lack of compassion that our society shouldn't accept or encourage.
Thank you, @ninaturner.bsky.social, for this. ✊🏿🖤
November 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Supporting this initiative feels like a baseline or litmus test for people of conscience.
Centrist excuses and right-wing refusals around the dignity of universal health expose a lack of compassion that our society shouldn't accept or encourage.
Thank you, @ninaturner.bsky.social, for this. ✊🏿🖤
Centrist excuses and right-wing refusals around the dignity of universal health expose a lack of compassion that our society shouldn't accept or encourage.
Thank you, @ninaturner.bsky.social, for this. ✊🏿🖤
I’m grateful to be named to The Root 100 list of 2025 for helping lead the Target Boycott.
This honor belongs to the people who stood up when Target turned their backs on us.
We warned them: turn your back on our communities, and we’ll turn up the pressure. And we have. 1/2
This honor belongs to the people who stood up when Target turned their backs on us.
We warned them: turn your back on our communities, and we’ll turn up the pressure. And we have. 1/2
November 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I’m grateful to be named to The Root 100 list of 2025 for helping lead the Target Boycott.
This honor belongs to the people who stood up when Target turned their backs on us.
We warned them: turn your back on our communities, and we’ll turn up the pressure. And we have. 1/2
This honor belongs to the people who stood up when Target turned their backs on us.
We warned them: turn your back on our communities, and we’ll turn up the pressure. And we have. 1/2
The majority of Democratic voters support Medicare for All.
If your federal elected official doesn’t support Medicare for All, boycott donations to them.
wearesomebody.org/notadime
If your federal elected official doesn’t support Medicare for All, boycott donations to them.
wearesomebody.org/notadime
November 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The majority of Democratic voters support Medicare for All.
If your federal elected official doesn’t support Medicare for All, boycott donations to them.
wearesomebody.org/notadime
If your federal elected official doesn’t support Medicare for All, boycott donations to them.
wearesomebody.org/notadime
Reposted by Nina Turner
Unless a politician or candidate supports Medicare for All, supports banning corporate money in politics, and/or takes AIPAC money, We Are Somebody is urging grassroots donors to stop donations to these politicians.
Sign the pledge: wearesomebody.org/notadime
Sign the pledge: wearesomebody.org/notadime
November 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Unless a politician or candidate supports Medicare for All, supports banning corporate money in politics, and/or takes AIPAC money, We Are Somebody is urging grassroots donors to stop donations to these politicians.
Sign the pledge: wearesomebody.org/notadime
Sign the pledge: wearesomebody.org/notadime
Those 8 Democrats are not “weak,” to their corporate donors, they are incredibly strong.
Corporate money in politics is the problem.
Corporate money in politics is the problem.
November 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Those 8 Democrats are not “weak,” to their corporate donors, they are incredibly strong.
Corporate money in politics is the problem.
Corporate money in politics is the problem.
Tonight is a glaring reminder that gerrymandering this spineless party into power isn’t a viable fight for democracy.
It further erodes democracy while allowing Democrats in Congress to have even less of a backbone.
Fight for fair maps.
Organize the working class.
It further erodes democracy while allowing Democrats in Congress to have even less of a backbone.
Fight for fair maps.
Organize the working class.
November 10, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Tonight is a glaring reminder that gerrymandering this spineless party into power isn’t a viable fight for democracy.
It further erodes democracy while allowing Democrats in Congress to have even less of a backbone.
Fight for fair maps.
Organize the working class.
It further erodes democracy while allowing Democrats in Congress to have even less of a backbone.
Fight for fair maps.
Organize the working class.
For years, I’ve criticized the Democratic Party.
This is why. Not due to hate, but out of love for the working class.
This version of the Democratic Party at the federal level has enabled a genocide, refused to hold a robust primary in 2024, and is now caving on healthcare. 1/2
This is why. Not due to hate, but out of love for the working class.
This version of the Democratic Party at the federal level has enabled a genocide, refused to hold a robust primary in 2024, and is now caving on healthcare. 1/2
November 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
For years, I’ve criticized the Democratic Party.
This is why. Not due to hate, but out of love for the working class.
This version of the Democratic Party at the federal level has enabled a genocide, refused to hold a robust primary in 2024, and is now caving on healthcare. 1/2
This is why. Not due to hate, but out of love for the working class.
This version of the Democratic Party at the federal level has enabled a genocide, refused to hold a robust primary in 2024, and is now caving on healthcare. 1/2
To reopen the government, 60 votes are needed.
However, it only takes 50 votes to change the 60 vote rule.
If the GOP is serious about opening the government, they should vote to end the 60 vote rule.
However, it only takes 50 votes to change the 60 vote rule.
If the GOP is serious about opening the government, they should vote to end the 60 vote rule.
November 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
To reopen the government, 60 votes are needed.
However, it only takes 50 votes to change the 60 vote rule.
If the GOP is serious about opening the government, they should vote to end the 60 vote rule.
However, it only takes 50 votes to change the 60 vote rule.
If the GOP is serious about opening the government, they should vote to end the 60 vote rule.
The American people sent a VERY clear message this evening.
The GOP needs to reopen the government and stop hurting the people.
AND STOP GERRYMANDERING THE DAMN MAPS.
The GOP needs to reopen the government and stop hurting the people.
AND STOP GERRYMANDERING THE DAMN MAPS.
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The American people sent a VERY clear message this evening.
The GOP needs to reopen the government and stop hurting the people.
AND STOP GERRYMANDERING THE DAMN MAPS.
The GOP needs to reopen the government and stop hurting the people.
AND STOP GERRYMANDERING THE DAMN MAPS.
Democrats need a vision that centers the people. It’s why @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social is going to be the next mayor of New York City.
Any leader in the Democratic Party standing in the way of progress needs to go.
Any leader in the Democratic Party standing in the way of progress needs to go.
November 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Democrats need a vision that centers the people. It’s why @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social is going to be the next mayor of New York City.
Any leader in the Democratic Party standing in the way of progress needs to go.
Any leader in the Democratic Party standing in the way of progress needs to go.
It takes 50 votes to abolish the filibuster.
If Republicans really wanted to reopen the government, they could abolish that.
They don’t because the filibuster allows both parties to get nothing done and blame the other side.
If Republicans really wanted to reopen the government, they could abolish that.
They don’t because the filibuster allows both parties to get nothing done and blame the other side.
November 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
It takes 50 votes to abolish the filibuster.
If Republicans really wanted to reopen the government, they could abolish that.
They don’t because the filibuster allows both parties to get nothing done and blame the other side.
If Republicans really wanted to reopen the government, they could abolish that.
They don’t because the filibuster allows both parties to get nothing done and blame the other side.
I am extremely proud to support my good friend Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney, Vice Mayor of Cincinnati, for re-election on Nov. 4th.
November 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I am extremely proud to support my good friend Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney, Vice Mayor of Cincinnati, for re-election on Nov. 4th.
Reposted by Nina Turner
The reason 42 million Americans are on SNAP is because employers aren’t paying living wages.
October 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The reason 42 million Americans are on SNAP is because employers aren’t paying living wages.
SNAP benefits are cut off, but the White House is building a ballroom.
Out of touch.
Out of touch.
November 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
SNAP benefits are cut off, but the White House is building a ballroom.
Out of touch.
Out of touch.
The reason 42 million Americans are on SNAP is because employers aren’t paying living wages.
October 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The reason 42 million Americans are on SNAP is because employers aren’t paying living wages.
MAGA voters on SNAP deserve to eat.
October 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
MAGA voters on SNAP deserve to eat.