Senator Jeff Merkley

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Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Juneteenth is now a federal holiday, but that recognition cannot be a placeholder for action. We must recognize the lasting impact of slavery and that justice and freedom are still too often denied to Black Americans, and recommit to building a more just country. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted June 19, 2022

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Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

I know this can be a difficult day for some folks, and if you’re hurting today, I urge you to protect your peace as well as you can. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted June 19, 2022

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One concrete step that I’m pushing for in the Senate is passing the Abolition Amendment to #EndTheException in our 13th Amendment that allows for slavery as punishment for a crime. This clause has fueled re-enslavement and mass incarceration for generations, and must be removed. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted June 19, 2022