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RJ Catanzaro
@rjcatanzaro.bsky.social
🎓 B.A. Political Science

🔵 Clyburn Fellow, Class of 2025

🔗 https://linktr.ee/RJCatanzaro
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Happy Kwanzaa and warmest wishes to everyone lighting the Kinara this week!
December 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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When I launched my campaign, I said I wanted to do politics differently… and we’re actually doing it.

Thank you to Jessica Washington and @theintercept.com for covering the most exciting and rewarding part of this campaign: theintercept.com/2025/12/26/k...
Kat Abughazaleh Thinks Campaign Funds Should Help Feed People
Kat Abughazaleh, an activist running for Congress in Illinois, turned her campaign office into a mutual aid hub.
theintercept.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Happy Kwanzaa! May this celebration reaffirm our commitment to each other, strengthened by the knowledge that we are always strongest together. Let the light of the holiday shine not only these seven days, but guide us through the year to come.
a poster that says happy kwanzaa with a candle
ALT: a poster that says happy kwanzaa with a candle
media.tenor.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Great piece about my dear friend Melissa Hortman.

www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Melissa Hortman Died in a Shocking Act of Political Violence. This Is the Story of Her Life
Melissa Hortman died in a shocking act of political violence. This is her story
www.rollingstone.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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the duality of man (kitty)
December 26, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Merry Christmas! May this holiday fill your hearts with love, your souls with peace, and your bellies with good food! It’s up to us to ensure the spirit of the season carries through today and all through the year to come! 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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To be clear, people expressing their First Amendment rights does not equate to “open rebellion.”

It is the people of Illinois that need protection from the ongoing and blatant violation of constitutional and human rights, not just in Chicago, but across the country.
December 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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SCOTUS just rejected Trump’s illegal deployment of the National Guard in Chicago, confirming what we knew all along - that turning the military on the American people is a disgusting misuse of our armed forces.

We got lucky this time, but our checks and balances remain under immense strain.
NEW: By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court blocks Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Chicago to assist immigration agents. A majority holds that he likely lacks authority to do so. Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch dissent. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...
December 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Honored to announce that the campaign has been officially endorsed by Stormy! DM us if your Cat endorses Kat! #CatsforKat
December 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I am proud to announce that, as of November, I have completed The James E. Clyburn Political Fellowship! 🧵(1/2)
December 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Happy Hanukkah to you and your loved ones. May this holiday bring you peace, joy, bountiful blessings, and light- these eight nights and throughout the year.
December 15, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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My campaign is now getting third graders fired up about the Geneva Conventions.
December 14, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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GOOD MORNING!!!!!! DID YOU MISS ME?!?!?!

First, thank you for the support and words of encouragement. Two, there is no need for a recount per election attorneys. Finally, I'm looking forward to building what comes next. Until then, happy holidays and merry Christmas!
December 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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It will be rebuild
December 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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No more Christmases in the East Wing 😢
December 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Checking in on the president who said he'd lower costs "on day one."
December 2, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Tonight, we did something everyone counted out. We proved to a nation that states like Tennessee are still worth fighting for. The margin was close, and that can only be attributed to the thousands of volunteers who showed out. This is just the beginning.
December 3, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Go, Aftyn. Shake up Tennessee and the US House of Representatives. #VoteBlue
TODAY IS THE DAY!

GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM

WE GOT THIS!!!!!!

December 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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It's election day in TN-07. Join me this morning to phone bank for @aftynbehn.bsky.social at 11 AM ET. Aftyn is a proven leader and organizer. She'll feed kids, fix roads, and fund hospitals. Let's help her win 👇https://www.mobilize.us/grassrootsdemocratslahq/event/874335/
December 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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It’s Election Day in Tennessee, and we know: The power is with the people.

If you live in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, head to IWillVote.com to make sure you know when and where to vote today.
December 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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When we act together:
* We stop funding hate
* We weaken extremist groups
* We strengthen real communities
* We protect democracy
This is how regular people win.

teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/mb

#MassBlackout #weaintbuyingit #feedpeoplenotprofits #boycottfascism
I'm supporting Feeding America!
To feed America’s hungry through food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org
December 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Speaker Johnson won’t stop whining about his workload—he’s obviously in over his head.

If being Trump’s puppet is too much work, just leave!
December 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM