Caitlin Forrest
@CaitlinForrest_
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Frontlines of Freedom @Renew_Democracy | Opinions my own
Washington, DC
Joined April 2009
This handbook actually has tactical answers to "what can we do?" when talking about how we can free political prisoners--an incredible resource for families and communities 👇
Pathway to Freedom isn’t just a handbook — it’s a lifeline for families, relatives, and entire communities striving to bring their love ones home. Born from the frontline experience of the FREE THEM team, WLC members, and WLC partners, this tool provides concrete steps,
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GUILTY!! 🙌🏻 The mobsters Iran hired to target @AlinejadMasih are being brought to justice! #WomanLifeFreedom #WeAreAllMasih
https://t.co/Dqz95CvcLJ
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The convictions brought some measure of resolution to what U.S. officials have described as an unrelenting retaliation effort against Masih Alinejad.
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In 2022, Iran tried to assassinate American citizen @AlinejadMasih in Brooklyn because she spoke out against the Ayatollah's repression of women. The men responsible are currently on trial in New York. This week, we heard directly from the hitman sent to kill her:
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“Dictators believe they can silence voices of freedom even beyond their borders but they are wrong” Nicaraguan activist Felix @maradiaga speaks out in support of @AlinejadMasih #WeAreAllMasih #WomanLifeFreedom
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This is about more than the assassination plot against @AlinejadMasih -- this is about protecting Americans on US soil and our rights to free speech. If you agree that Congress needs to do something about this, sign our petition today: https://t.co/y44Ec54M2W
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One person targeted. An entire nation at risk. A quiet neighborhood in Brooklyn is not where you would expect an assassin to appear. But that is exactly what happened in July 2022, when a hitman...
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Can someone please explain to me why we're letting Iran-hired Russian mobsters stalk American citizens in Brooklyn in broad daylight? https://t.co/ArEgHhaI2K
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.@washingtonpost reports that Facebook, in a failed attempt to access the Chinese market, developed a censorship system and proposed shutting down the platform during “social unrest.” Zuckerberg also agreed to target the accounts of Chinese dissidents in the U.S. International
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We stand with Masih!! The men who did this will be brought to justice and we will fight against transnational repression together!! 🏳️🌸 #weareallmasih #WomanLifeFreedom
Finally, I will face the men hired by the Islamic Republic to kill me, right here in New York. Of course, it’s not easy. But it’s a big day. I’m deeply grateful to my new country, the United States of America, for trying to keep me safe from the government of my birth country,
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“How many Americans have been killed by Iran on American soil?” Uhh… it’s not for lack of trying! Tehran’s hitmen—who tried to murder US citizen @AlinejadMasih—in Brooklyn (!!!)—are on trial TODAY! https://t.co/pdDcpa2poj
Fox News is wall to wall with dead-eyed politicians telling you that Iran is a dangerous “sponsor of terror.” Softening up the base for a war. But what exactly does that phrase mean, and how does it apply to the United States? Here’s one measure: over the past twenty years, how
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(1/10): 🧵🇺🇦 It was supposed to be over in three days. Three years later, Ukraine is bravely holding the line against Russia. Here’s what stands out on the third anniversary of Russia’s re-invasion of Ukraine. 👇
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Been thinking a lot about productivity, burnout, and how to get things done even when everything else seems to be going insane and decided to share some thoughts over on Substack 👇 https://t.co/LBAlOM3DlO
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He represents America’s poorest Congressional district. Meet Rep. @RitchieTorres. He sees a crisis brewing at the intersection of homelessness, mental illness, incarceration, and institutionalization—and it all ties back to America’s rivalry with Russia and China.
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2024 was the year of elections. In 2025, we have to live with the consequences. @EvanGottesman and @hanmewada take a look at four very different elections—Taiwan, Venezuela, Romania, and America—and why they matter. Read more in RDI's #DemocracyBrief:
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In 2024, over 70 countries and the European Union held elections. More than 1.6 billion people voted—the largest number of humans to ever join in the ritual of choosing our leaders. Democracy is...
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The shrimp pasta? A little dry. The conversation? Anything but... Watch real people break the taboo and talk politics at the table: https://t.co/KF1qpys4mV
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Tonight, alongside @CUyghurs’s Jacob Roupe, we had the honor of joining @Renew_Democracy, Frontlines of Freedom program for their holiday celebrations in Arlington, VA. A truly memorable evening with an incredible group of people!
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Writing this book has been exciting & heart wrenching. I'm thankful to have lived to tell the story. In the next few days i'll reveal the title & cover. Join me for the big announcement and a special inside look https://t.co/bU9OTusYtG Thank you for your love and support my
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Shameful "achievement" - Belarus Ranks Fourth In The World Regarding Imprisoned Journalists Number
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There are 40 of them.
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We had seven friends debate immigration, free speech, and war. Spoiler alert: they didn't come up with conclusive answers. But that wasn't the point. Talking it out isn't the be-all and end-all, but it's a starting point for a healthier democracy. https://t.co/Dx7AqZMShA
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What lessons can Americans learn from South Korea's six-hour dictatorship? Read RDI's @ChrisSchaef in this week's #DemocracyBrief:
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This past Tuesday, South Koreans went to bed living in a democracy and woke up in a dictatorship. Late that evening, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol surprised the world by declaring martial law....
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