Elijah Manley
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Florida man 🐊 with a passion for history and books. Organizer. Opinions. Recovering Politician. Publisher of @TheCountyFL . Board Member, Downtown FTL 🏳️🌈 ✡️
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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🧵 The impact of Florida’s new anti-homeless law is cruel. There’s a homeless guy downtown who I give a few bucks to periodically. He’s been out of jail for a year and he’s trying to get on his feet. Applying for jobs, trying to get housing (difficult), doing what he can, etc.
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The trans sports bill is DEAD in the Florida Senate. I’m crying tears of joy for our babies ❤️
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Six years ago, I was a homeless kid showering at the beach before dawn and then going to school hoping no one would notice. This year, I’m running to be the youngest Florida State Representative. I know my story, and I am ready to fight 👊🏾
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I’m fucking angry. My Governor is in NH today. He’s traveled to three states since the flooding and only came back to Florida to sign the abortion ban and hauled ass back out of state to campaign for president. No stop in Fort Lauderdale. A fucking disgrace.
Fort Lauderdale today, three days after the floods started. Residents have lost everything and are frankly pretty angry. More rain expected tomorrow.
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It’s been almost 10 weeks, and Ron DeSantis hasn’t called a special election to fill three majority-black legislative districts, including mine. This is unconstitutional, undemocratic, and cannot stand.
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Received a call from the Bloomberg campaign last week offering $6,500/mo with benefits for an advisory role on the campaign. That’s 100% more than I’m making now. My answer was of course— No. I’m with
@BernieSanders
. They out here stealing people y’all!
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A white terrorist murders 17 people at a high school in Broward County w/ an AR-15, and he's cuffed gently and escorted humanely.
A black child in Broward gets sprayed & has his skull smashed into the concrete by two officers while posing no threat.
Get the point?
#Broward
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Against the consensus of the medical community and the American Association of Pediatrics, Florida's Board of Medicine has voted to accept the state's petition to ban gender affirming care as it exists and essentially force de-transition.
It's a sad dark day in Florida.
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Honestly, I don’t see a reason for private schools to exist.
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I want to be clear. Fort Lauderdale police escalated this entire situation. People were trying to leave, but officers blocked the garage. An officer also hit a black lady in the head, as reported by Local 10. The responsibility lies entirely with the police for escalating.
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My kindergarten teacher told me that I would be dead or in jail by age 21. She is about to find out that all things are possible, when I’m sworn in as a Florida State Representative at age 21.
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This is the
@BrowardSheriff
deputy that bashed a young black kid's head into the ground. His name is Christopher Krickovich and the other one is Sgt. Greg LaCerra. They are cowards. They must be fired and charged with assault and battery with a deadly weapon.
#justiceForLucca
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It’s very scary living in Florida right now. The Republicans are turning this state into an unrecognizable, fascist place to live. It’s unsettling to see right-wing extremism run rampant, with an increase in anti-LGBTQ bigotry, racism, and antisemitism.
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This is just a new level of horrible for Ron DeSantis. He doesn’t care about Fort Lauderdale or any blue area. Politics over people as always.
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Senator Markey is spending this day talking about police violence and anti-blackness. Joe Kennedy is spending this day talking about himself. That’s the distinction. Vote accordingly.
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I met
@BernieSanders
at the capitol years ago, when I was an 18-year old first-time candidate. I told him how hard it was to run being black & gay. His advice was to carry my heart w/ me everywhere I go, and ignore hatred. I stand with Bernie because he stands with us.
#NotMeUS
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If you’re more angry at the term “Defund the Police” than you are at dead black bodies at the hands of the police, then we are not on the same team.
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In elementary school, I was told by a teacher that my destination was jail or the graveyard by age 21. I turn 21 years old in five weeks. Oh, and I’m running for the House of Representatives to build an equitable education system. RT to send that teacher a message.
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I can’t believe that I probably actually have coronavirus. I did all the social distancing, and everything right. And I still am sick with pneumonia/likely covid-19. Please stay home.
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I’m a 20-year old gay black man from the south. I’m running for the Florida House of Representatives.
I grew up on section 8 housing, food stamps, and Medicaid— in extreme poverty. I’ve been through it all, and the government and economy is rigged for the 1%
RT to send support.
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I thought about it because my family is kinda in the low right now— but then I thought about stop and frisk. Integrity matters to me most.
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My younger sister liked Kamala before she dropped. She’s a 1st time voter, and will now be casting her 🗳 alongside myself for
@berniesanders
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Don’t give up on Florida, and don’t give up on Florida Democrats.
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The largest GOP controlled city in the country just flipped blue. Jacksonville is back.
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Hi y’all. My mom had a major stroke last night. If you could send your thoughts, prayers, and well wishes for her recovery. ❤️
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I’m a history major and I’m tired of hearing “MLK wouldn’t have condoned this.” That is wrong and silly. The only reason why I can vote and run for office right now is because my grandparents rioted.
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The chair of the Fl Board of Medicine viscerally shuts down a woman who was speaking about her transgender stepchild who committed suicide: "You will stop when I tell you to!"
Shameful and disgusting conduct on behalf of the chair. He should apologize.
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There is no Biden alternative. Get your head out of your behind. Biden will win the nomination. Unless you want mass graves and genocidal fascists running the country, you will vote Biden in the general election. Our time to have nominated a progressive was the 2020 primaries.
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Today,
@thedailybeast
published my thoughts on DeSantis going awol when Fort Lauderdale residents needed him most. Read it here:
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Please 👏🏾 stop 👏🏾 donating 👏🏾 to 👏🏾 Amy 👏🏾 McGrath 👏🏾 Find 👏🏾 Another 👏🏾 Race 👏🏾
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I am black. I am queer. And despite what Ron DeSantis says, I EXIST. Our stories and our impact is rooted throughout the entirety of American history, and no racist white man will erase it.
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I apologize to those folks in New York who won’t get to vote in a primary election this year. Incredibly undemocratic to remove
@BernieSanders
name from the ballot. We are going to lose in November.
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Today, I’m endorsing
@NikkiFried
for Governor. Nikki is the only candidate running who has a shot at defeating DeSantis in November, and the only candidate to have stood up to him time and time again. I’m feeling
#SomethingNew
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At least Ted Cruz flew back after he was dogged on twitter for ditching his state during a natural disaster. This man doesn't give a damn about Floridians, he's already looking for his next job. Application denied.
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“Getting rid of for-profit private schools would require parents to send their children to terrible bAd pUbLiC schools”
I can assure you, if rich people had to send their kids to public schools, we would have the best damn public schools in the entire universe.
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Hi 👋🏾 Black Democrat here!
I support
@NikkiFried
and you’ll probably see many more of us in the coming months.
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This is the next President. When I first met
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I was amidst my first run for public office. You know what his advice was? “Carry your heart with you every where you go.” I want him to see this, so he can know how much I love and appreciate him. RT for Bernie ❤️
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They also give no damns about who you support. They’re just hiring people like white on rice. Screams of desperation.
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Retweet if you believe that healthcare is a human right.
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Fascist Governor DeSantis has signed a bill that seals his travels from public scrutiny. The public won’t know if he’s using tax dollars to campaign for president, or handling state business. He can now avoid accountability when he ignores crises like the Ft. Lauderdale flooding.
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You can’t make this up 😂
Ron DeSantis’ campaign launch has crashed on Twitter. This
#FailureToLaunch
just about sums up his campaign chances— dead from the start.
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Just to clarify, this is not a ban. This is just the start of the rulemaking process. We have to continue the fight going forward.
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Schitt’s Creek was truly an amazing show. They need to add a few more seasons to satisfy me though. Six was not enough!
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When Fort Lauderdale was underwater a month ago and I lost everything, where was this energy? Oh, right… you weren’t running for president yet.
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A reminder: The cost of inaction is far greater than the cost of the Green New Deal.
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I feel ashamed to be a Floridian. This place I was born and have called home for my entire life has become unsafe, violent, and oppressive. Florida isn't free, it's fascist.
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Today is the day, Florida. Go vote. Like your life depends on it, because it does.
@BernieSanders
is the best choice. He will fight for you every single day, because he always has.
#FloridaPrimary
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Nazis are a threat to democracy and peace. They have no right to exist.
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✨Great News✨ After a year as DEI Lead at the CIA, I am proud to be joining the
@NSAGov
team as Senior Manager of LGBTQ+ Diversity programs. Looking forward to this very important work.
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@CollegeBoard
You caved in. You ought to be ashamed of yourself.
College Board caves on AP African American history course
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Just casted my ballot for
@berniesanders
— the 46th President of the United States of America. This is the first time I could vote in a presidential primary, and I’m glad that I voted for the climate champion.
#NotMeUs
#FLvotes
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I’m thinking about the kids in cages dying of the flu and being sprayed with chemicals, and the women being mutilated in cages. Those are the people I’m thinking about today.
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The incoming House Democratic Leader just lost the confidence of The Black Caucus to his 21 year old opponent (me). That warrants attention.
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I think I’m going to get a concealed carry license. It’s scary, because black folks get killed for legally carrying a gun. But the second amendment belongs to us too.
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Congratulations, Congressman-elect Bowman!
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I’m really going to end pride month without support from at least one LGBT organization, it looks. It’s a sad indictment of queer politics. This is why young, queer poc don’t run for office. No one has their back when they step up.
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But there’s no support system for returning citizens. Most landlords won’t rent to ex-cons and some jobs won’t hire. With no family, some of these folks are left to the streets on their own. We have a system that permanently criminalizes those who’ve paid their debt to society.
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Under DeSantis’ new law, this guy would be put in a concentration camp and/or rejailed for sleeping outside in public places. This is a law that would create more violent crime and explode the recidivism rate.
I don’t think people understand how sociopathic policy impacts lives.
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.
@RonDeSantisFL
is always welcome in my neighborhood to survey the damage and floods. But will he ever step foot in our black neighborhood that voted 99.9% for Democrats? I think not.
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Remember, black people have the right to criticize John Lewis or any other black political figure however we want. It’s not your place, Karen, to intervene in our political analysis.
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Good Morning. I'm at the Florida Board of Medicine meeting, where they will consider a request from the Florida Surgeon General to essentially ban gender affirming care and forcibly de-transition trans youth.
Yes, you read that right.
#Florida
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In Florida’s governor’s race, I endorse
@NikkiFried
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While I‘ll support the nominee and won’t go after any of the other candidates, I’ve got to say— we tried Charlie before.
We’ve seen that story, and we already know how it ends. We have a great shot in November. Don’t blow it.
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Why Ron DeSantis won’t fill these seats (he wants to amend the Florida constitution):
To put this in perspective: if these seats aren't filled by session, the GOP could waive the rules with just 1 Dem absence in the House. Just 1 Dem Senate absence and the GOP could pass a constitutional amendment without Jeff Brandes' support.
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I can’t sleep well at night. High fever, and agony. Lungs feel like glass at night. I don’t think they should’ve let me out of the hospital.
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@ShakeNBayke
@Phil_Lewis_
You don’t need to be that smart to run a city. You just need to know how to read, write, and listen to your constituents. Being 18 and a mayor is a good thing imo
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I need a colonoscopy but I’m uninsured. Here are my options on the American DeathCare Marketplace. An $8,500 deductible. Go to hell.
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I'm so proud to endorse
@BernieSanders
for President. A champion for working people and young people, Bernie Sanders will put us first. That is precisely the type of person I want as our next President.
#BernieSanders
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@benshapiro
Get a therapist Ben. I know you like to chat at little girls, but it isn’t okay.
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Deport Bolsonaro back to Brazil to face accountability for his many crimes, including his incitement of violence and anti-democratic rhetoric. We don’t want Bolsonaro in Florida.
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You’re late as fuck Governor. My house is underwater and you were selling books in Ohio. That’s not leadership. If you really want to be president and throw Floridians under the bus in times of emergency, please resign.
I have declared a State of Emergency for Broward County in response to severe flooding.
@FLSERT
has resources on the ground and is providing aid.
Residents in these areas should follow all orders from local officials and stay away from floodwaters.
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If
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“The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.”
15th Amendment to the United States Constitution
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With overcrowded shelters and no funding for rehousing & support for those having a hard time getting back on their feet, we increase the likelihood of recidivism that costs taxpayers more money.
This cruel law must be challenged in the courts and nullified. More on that soon!
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With vacant house seats not being filled before the next session, including my district, the GOP will have 80 votes in the FL House.
If for some reason, one more Democrat leaves, the GOP will have a veto-proof super majority of 81 votes. That can’t be allowed to happen.
#FlaPol
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Keep up the prayers, my mother’s condition worsened in the past 24 hours and she’s in the ICU.
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Hey! You’re homeless? Die or get in the state’s concentration camp!
Florida’s homeless will be banned from sleeping on sidewalks and in parks and other public spaces under a law signed Wednesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Just dropped off my paperwork to qualify for the ballot. I’m about to be the youngest qualified candidate in the state for public office, once again. ✊🏾
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Having cancer shouldn’t be a death sentence. Charging $200k for a drug developed with taxpayer dollars is theft. Break ‘em up.
There's one drug that Merck prices at $200,000. It's a life-saving cancer treatment. It's called Keytruda.
Last year Keytruda hit $25 billion in sales.
Investors are thrilled, but patients are getting screwed.
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This is a powerful ad,
@NikkiFried
💥
FIRST TV AD: Florida has had 46 governors, but for our 47th, we need something new.
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@SenRickScott
@JoeBiden
Ratio. You were fined $1.7b for Medicare fraud. You plead the fifth 75 times.
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I will personally do everything in my power to kill any infrastructure project that
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So, the entire leadership of the Florida Democratic Party, the Democratic caucus, and Miami Dade Democratic Leadership should be drafting their letters of resignation now. Y’all dropped the ball real hard.
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$200/week. That’s what the republicans think you’re worth, while they continue to get paid $3,625/week.
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@JoshuaPotash
It isn't empty. I have family members who will have this pardon. If I'm correct,
@AOC
has a bipartisan bill in Congress to expunge those records. We should be fighting for that as next step.
Also, most in prison for this are on state level, we need governors + state legs to act.
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