Claire Valdez
@claireforny
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Assemblymember, union organizer and proud democratic socialist running for Congress in NY-7 to fight for the working class. Solidarity forever.
Queens, NY
Joined August 2023
I’m a union organizer, Assemblymember, and democratic socialist running for Congress in NY-07. I came to politics through low-wage jobs and the labor movement. That’s the perspective I’ll bring to Washington to take on oligarchy, fascism, and war—and win for working people.
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The most effective counter to Donald Trump’s State of the Union lies is an affordability agenda with teeth, writes New York socialist congressional candidate Claire Valdez, backed up by an organized working-class majority.
jacobin.com
The most effective counter to Donald Trump’s State of the Union lies is an affordability agenda with teeth, writes New York socialist congressional candidate Claire Valdez, backed up by an organized...
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The Democratic response to Trump's #SOTU wisely focused on the cost of living. But affordability can't just be a vibe. It needs a program that confronts oligarchic power and presents a real agenda for the working class.
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In fewer than seven weeks since launching, we've now raised more than $400,000 from nearly 7,000 individual donors. No real estate money. No lobbyists. Just people chipping in what they can to send a trade unionist to Congress.
Also in today's Playbook: Claire Valdez, Mamdani's preferred candidate in NY-7, raised slightly less cash than Antonio Reynoso in the first 28-day stretch of their campaigns. Valdez had way more individual donors, tho, so she's taking a victory lap. https://t.co/n7T12A2hEC
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Barely over a quarter of Americans support attacking Iran. But most people say they’re resigned to it happening anyway. That’s how broken our democracy is. https://t.co/jkAadApuxB
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About half of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of the situation in Iran. A majority of Americans are unsure what the outcome of protests in the country will be
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Schumer is supposed to represent the majority of New Yorkers, Democrats and all Americans who oppose war on Iran. Instead the leader of the opposition says Trump should “make his case.” Who will actually stand up to this administration? https://t.co/CaJNUZXjyJ
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Do you like comedy? Do you like music? If you answered yes to one or both of those questions—great news! We have two upcoming fundraisers at TV Eye in Ridgewood. Grab your tickets below! 3/2 Comedy FUNdraiser: https://t.co/l5lzRFhXS9 3/12 Fundraiser Fest: https://t.co/KMxT6N8Ika
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The billionaire class and their favorite henchmen tried to buy the NYC mayor's race and lost. Now they're regrouping to try and stop the affordability agenda more than a million New Yorkers voted for. They'll fail again—but only if we organize. https://t.co/rZAy55s72r
nytimes.com
Many of New York City’s wealthy and well-connected power players find themselves in an unfamiliar place: the wilderness.
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ICYMI: We’re with Claire :) #QueersForClaire 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Christopher Street Project is proud to endorse Claire Valdez for Congress in New York’s 7th District. Claire understands that trans rights are about dignity, safety, healthcare, housing, and freedom to live openly without fear. Donate to Claire’s campaign at the🔗in our bio!
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It's always about the rank and file.
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Show your support with a contribution.
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1/ Rundown of my conversation w/ @ClaireForNY: -Intro on NY-7 congressional district & primary race -(6:26 mins) Valdez on her background & entrance into politics -(10:36) @nycDSA members derogatorily called "transplants" -(12:26) State of labor organizing in NY & nationally...
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Snow couldn’t stop 52 Queens @girlscoutsnyc from Astoria, LIC, Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights & E. Elmhurst from celebrating the 100th anniversary of World Thinking Day! 💚 Honored to join @claireforny for a powerful convo on leadership & community. The future is bright ✨
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Tony Rosario is a 31-year Teamster. He knows how the billionaires and bosses divide us. But he also knows when working people come together and fight, we win.
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41 days on the picket line. Through the coldest winter. NYP nurses faced the longest fight and they won. Their victory closes the book on the largest nurses strike in NYC history. Congratulations @nynurses!
Congratulations, NewYork-Presbyterian nurses! They overwhelmingly ratified a new contract and will return to work next week!
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A snowstorm is heading our way and is expected to bring blizzard conditions Sunday and Monday. Current forecasts show we could see 18 to nearly 30 inches of snow! Please text NOTIFYNYC to 692-692 to receive alerts. Call 311 for heat, hot water and other building-related issues.
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Today's weather...isn't going to last. So it was a perfect time to hit the doors. Thanks to everyone who came out to canvass in Bushwick and Ridgewood (w/ @david4queens).
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Congratulations and thank you @OsseChi + @ShahanaFromBK! So excited to be in this movement with you. We have so much to win together.
cityandstateny.com
The democratic socialist organization now controls four seats on the New York City Council.
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