Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson (@rep

Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson

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Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson

@rep_jackson

Honored to represent #IL01 and committed to promoting policies that advance equality and justice. Proud Member of @HouseForeign and @HouseAgDems.

Chicago, IL

jonathanjackson.house.gov

Joined January 2023

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Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson
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Cuba anounces significant economic reforms. Washington responds with more sanctions. After more than 6 decades of failed policy, President Trump and Secretary Rubio are once again choosing coercion over engagement, doubling down on measures that hurt ordinary Cubans while
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Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson
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On World Whistleblower Day, when we honor whistleblowers for their courage in speaking out against misconduct despite the risks they face. We must promote stronger protections and support systems for whistleblowers which are essential for a fairer, safer, and more transparent
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One recent example is Jeremiah Schofield, who worked at Social Security for 25 years and is working to expose the Trump administration's plans to classify 2.7 million living people — including some U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents — as dead as part of its immigration
Trump officials planned to mark 2.7 million living people as dead, whistleblower claims
From washingtonpost.com
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Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson
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Replying to @rep_jackson
U.S. slaps new sanctions on Cuban companies key to island's crumbling economy
From latimes.com
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Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson
@rep_jackson
Jun 23
Rest in peace, Clive Davis. As we celebrate Clive's extraordinary legacy and #BlackMusicMonth, I am particularly thankful for his more than six decades of discovering emerging stars to championing legendary performers including Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys,
Rolling Stone
@RollingStone
Jun 22
Clive Davis, the music executive who founded Arista Records and J Records and helped shape the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana, Janis Joplin, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood and many others, has died at age 94. rollingstone.com/music/music-ne…
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Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson
@rep_jackson
Jun 22
Men's Health Month is a reminder that health is shaped by relationships at every stage of life- partners, families, caregivers, friends, and communities. Let's encourage connection and reduce stigma to drive meaningful improvements in men's health outcomes. #Health
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Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson
@rep_jackson
Jun 22
In the U.S.: -6.7 million kids live in a home with an unlocked, loaded gun -8 kids a day are unintentionally injured or killed by family fire "Asking Saves Kids (ASK) Day" is a reminder that secure storage of guns in the home is paramount to the safety of families and
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Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson
@rep_jackson
Jun 21
On my first Father's Day without my dad, today brings a mix of emotions. I am thinking of the kids who have lost their dad, never knew him, are separated from him, or are growing up without a father figure. Reverend Jackson taught generations of children they are born with
Sesame Street
@sesamestreet
Feb 17
A simple message with big meaning: "I am somebody." We are grateful to Rev. Jesse Jackson for helping teach generations of children to believe in themselves and in one another. Thank you for being part of our neighborhood. 💛💚
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Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson
@rep_jackson
Jun 21
75 years ago, the world made a promise: people fleeing war and persecution deserve protection. The Trump Administration has turned its back on people seeking refuge, weakening the values that protect us all. Currently, more than 117 million people have been forced to flee
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Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson
@rep_jackson
Jun 20
This is unfortunate, but not a surprise to anyone. Trump's "concept of a deal" has already fallen apart and the Strait of Hormuz is closed again.
The Associated Press
@AP
Jun 20
BREAKING: Iran's joint military command says that the Strait of Hormuz is closed again and cites Israeli attacks in Lebanon. apnews.com/article/iran-u…
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Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson
@rep_jackson
Jun 19
Juneteenth is a freedom story — a testimony that liberation may be delayed, but it cannot be denied. We honor the joy this day represents, and I hope everyone in IL-01 has a fantastic time celebrating. And despite the challenges we face, Juneteenth reminds us that every
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ABC News
@ABC
Jun 18
ABC News' Jonathan Karl reports from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool where workers continue to battle algae – and the new paint job appears to be falling apart. The Department of Interior did not immediately respond to a request for comment. abcnews.link/aBAOLif
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Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson
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Jun 19
Secretary Hegseth continues an “unprecedented and a corrosive abuse of his power” to denigrate the role that women and African Americans play in our military. The Secretary’s actions are unjustifiable and undermine our armed forces.
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Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson
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Jun 19
“Hegseth doesn’t care about merit. He cares about creating a flag officer wardrobe that looks like him,” Hunter Stires, Maritime Strategist
Pete Hegseth’s blocks on promotions rankle former military leaders
From thehill.com
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Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson
@rep_jackson
Jun 18
Waste. Fraud. Abuse. Another $700 million worth of reasons why I have repeatedly voted against funding for ICE and CBP under an administration that refuses to uphold transparency, accountability, due process, and respect for human dignity. We must end the cycle of
ICE Spent $700 Million on 7 Warehouses. Now It Wants to Get Rid of Them. (Gift Article)
From nytimes.com
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