Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

RT @adambonin: By the way, if you care about this Census stuff—or know that you *should* care, but aren't completely sure why—have I got a… — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

(4/4) The census is meant to count the number of people in the United States, not advantage political parties or racial groups, and today the Supreme Court rejected the Trump Commerce Department’s attempt to suppress that count.” #census2020 #census #citizenshipquestion #SCOTUS — PolitiTweet.org

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(3/4) This question was specifically proposed to create a political advantage for 'Republicans and Non-Hispanic Whites,' and its inclusion in the census would have made a mockery of the census’ charge to count every person. — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

(2/4) “Thankfully, it appears that the Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration’s failed attempt to create a believable reason to include the so-called ‘citizenship question’ in the census. — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

(1/4) 🗣 I released the following statement in response to today’s Supreme Court Decision on the Census Citizenship question: — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

RT @AriBerman: Not a single question about voting rights in 25 debates in 2016 Same thing happened in first 2020 debate, even as SCOTUS se… — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

RT @AriBerman: There were 25 presidential debates in 2016 but not a single question about gutting of Voting Rights Act or attack on voting… — PolitiTweet.org

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@CTHumanities Thanks for sharing! We are looking forward to an official launch of the website and social media accounts in the coming months - so make sure to keep an eye out for increased activity and updates soon 💁‍♀️#suffragecentennial — PolitiTweet.org

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It's still #PrideMonth! @CTHistorical put together a beautifully detailed timeline of LGBTQ history in our state, and you can check it out here: https://t.co/bYdyKLG9uB #LGBTQ #HIstory #Pride #PrideMonth #LoveisLove — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AriBerman: 6 years ago today Supreme Court gutted Voting Rights Act, one of worst decisions in modern history. “Things have changed dra… — PolitiTweet.org

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Looks like no citizenship question ruling today on the #Census #CitizenshipQuestion . We will keep an eye out for a decision later this week. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Tierney_Megan: This is nuts: after a court blocked Florida's move to ban early voting on college campus, the GOP is trying to go after… — PolitiTweet.org

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For 33 years, Connecticut and our sister-state Shandong Provence in China have enjoyed an international friendship. Yesterday they stopped by my office during a visit to Connecticut, and it was truly a pleasure to visit with them! #SisterState #Shandong #InternationalFriendship https://t.co/JkwAhvnSQy — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AriBerman: Maine becomes 16th state to pass automatic voter registration, NY could become 17th state by tonight https://t.co/577nbaAHE7 — PolitiTweet.org

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Happy Juneteenth! Read more here: https://t.co/ClZhVZY5q8 https://t.co/Xda3hyRvcz — PolitiTweet.org

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"...due to the minimal number of Union troops to enforce the new Executive Order. However, with the surrender of General Lee in April of 1865, and the arrival of General Granger’s regiment, the forces were finally strong enough to influence and overcome the resistance." — PolitiTweet.org

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"...and that the enslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation - which had become official January 1, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on the Texans..." — PolitiTweet.org

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"Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended... " — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @BarackObama: Outside the Oval Office, I kept a painting of a small crowd huddled around a pocketwatch, waiting for the moment the Emanc… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AriBerman: @MotherJones Upholding census citizenship question, especially in light of smoking gun evidence showing GOP gerrymandering m… — PolitiTweet.org

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I have always been passionate about #CivicsEducation - that's why presenting the Civics First award is so special to me. Congratulations to the awardees and to all the schools who participated for their hard work! 👏🏼🎉 Read More: https://t.co/H9Fs7RClBM https://t.co/mgbhGngWd4 — PolitiTweet.org

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I had so much fun being a part of this! Thank you @ConnecticutSun for reminding people to #MakeWay for women ✊🏼 #burnitdown — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JocelynBenson: I am thrilled and honored to chair @GovWhitmer’s new task force on Women in Sports. Women who play sports are more likel… — PolitiTweet.org

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The elections reforms I worked on this session were tailored to address growing turnout, and you can rest assured that making sure we are prepared for 2020 remains a top priority of mine. #Protect2020 #ElectionDay #Election2020 https://t.co/Jt8SIUhmbg — PolitiTweet.org

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🚨"...the turnout surge in 2020 could shatter even older records, estimating that as many as two-thirds of eligible voters may vote next year."🚨  https://t.co/9bfwovXSBJ — PolitiTweet.org

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Thank you again to the Ridgefield League of Women Voters for hosting me at your beautiful library last week! @ridgefieldlib @RidgefieldPress #Protect2020 #ElectionSecuity #LWV #RighttoVote #Vote #CT https://t.co/gONuAJfQaU — PolitiTweet.org

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@michellemanafy It was absolutely my pleasure! — PolitiTweet.org

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@dwjohnson22 Thank you for your reply Drew, but I actually introduced these issues at the beginning of session: https://t.co/c3s38Eelsv and testified about them at public hearings: https://t.co/NPykkpm49w and this bill actually passed the House more than a week ago: https://t.co/p74V9Lm4t1 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @FOX61News: @SOTSMerrill says @CTSenateGOP threat of filibuster has killed bill addressing elections in CT. @JennBNews & @MattCaronTV h… — PolitiTweet.org