Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman

Posted Jan. 3, 2020 Retweet Hibernated

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

RT @GovMurphy: At my first job, when I was a teenager, my boss stole my paychecks. I never forgot the feeling of being cheated out of a fai… — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

RT @GovMurphy: Today, I signed a bill replacing Title X funding to ensure access to health care and family planning resources. The Title X… — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 3, 2020 Retweet Hibernated

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

...Now, he does so while threatening any further opportunity to rely on diplomacy to ensure we don’t enter another endless international crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

...The president continues to show flagrant disrespect for the system of government our founders set up — one in which Congress is a co-equal branch with specific and exclusive powers, including the power to authorize military action... — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

...The unending lies told by this president, covered up by further lies and obfuscations from his administration, make it virtually impossible to believe his motivations and explanations for such actions, especially when he refuses to consult the Congress... — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

This is a direct antagonization and dangerous escalation that risks the United States entering a conflict unauthorized by Congress... — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 30, 2019 Hibernated

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

We have to end the culture of fear and hate that has been nurtured in recent years. We have to come together and remind the world of what this country should stand for. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

The rash of anti-Semitic and race-based attacks, in a season where we are supposed to come together, when it’s easier than ever to see our similarities more than our differences, is heartbreaking. My prayers go to family and friends of all those involved. https://t.co/5aCMvs25b6 — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 30, 2019 Hibernated

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

Sending prayers of health and strength to my friend @repjohnlewis. He’s one of the strongest fighters I know, and I know that God will be with him in this battle too. https://t.co/c00Sy7FrUV — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 30, 2019 Hibernated

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

Prayers and wishes for a Merry Christmas with family and love ones. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 25, 2019 Hibernated

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

RT @GovMurphy: This Chanukah, we reaffirm our belief that light will always overpower darkness, and recommit ourselves to building a more p… — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 23, 2019 Retweet Hibernated

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

Hanukkah sameach. I hope all those celebrating have a wonderful holiday filled with peace and joy. #HappyHanukkah https://t.co/73DkhZC1FW — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 22, 2019 Hibernated

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

RT @Mikel_Jollett: The Trump family isn't allowed to operate a charity in New York state because they STOLE money from a CHILDREN'S CANCER… — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 20, 2019 Retweet Hibernated

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

Who’s going to tell him? — PolitiTweet.org

NEW: "What does it feel like to be the third president in U.S. history to be impeached?" Pres. Trump is asked. "We… https://t.co/ZxscFgScvz

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

@LManiSViney @NBJContheMove That’s the goal of the legislation I’ve introduced this week. It includes access to resources and $1Billion in funding. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

... I want people to understand what's happening in our community, to know that there are tools out there -- and we're working at the federal level so that there are more -- and to pass that info on. #BlackYouthMentalHealth — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

A7 When we started the taskforce, and decided to do this work, we wanted to bring awareness so that we don't lose any more of our children to this crisis... #BlackYouthMentalHealth — PolitiTweet.org

Q7: What is the single most important thing that you want people to take from Ring The Alarm? What’s the most impor… https://t.co/PekDAtd8Nj

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

RT @MrDavidJohns: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-(TALK) 8255 #ListenToTheBabies #BlackYouthMentalHealth #ProtectTheB… — PolitiTweet.org

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A6. When you have the flu, you see your family doctor. When you have a heart problem you see a cardiologist. We have to start talking about mental health for what it is -- a HEALTH issue. #BlackYouthMentalHealth — PolitiTweet.org

Q6: Sometimes in Black communities we hear that we should be “strong” and “deal with our problems ourselves” or to… https://t.co/Mht6pH0vRK

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

A4. 1st read this report. The working group that put this together is truly phenomenal, and there's valuable information and resources in there- organizations and strategies that can facilitate that conversation if it's one that makes you uncomfortable #BlackYouthMentalHealth — PolitiTweet.org

Q4: What advice do you have for Black parents to support #BlackYouthMentalHealth? https://t.co/nKL0C7dnWy

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

RT @dralfiee: A3. Agreed and WE MUST KEEP these newly trained mental health professionals in the field. We lose too many to hostile work e… — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

... and the biased way in which their expressions of anxiety or depression are interpreted. But one thing the report points out is that there's not enough research centered on #BlackYouthMentalHealth — PolitiTweet.org

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A3. Well, there's some information about this in the report, and I would encourage everyone to read it. There are a lot of complicating factors for black youth, including the impact of handling racism on a daily basis, issues like poverty... #BlackYouthMentalHealth — PolitiTweet.org

Q3: How do we explain the significant increases in suicidal thoughts and attempts among Black youth in particular?… https://t.co/68EzsfjB2b

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

RT @RhondaBoydPhD: @NBJContheMove @TheBlackCaucus A2. The report clearly identified the lack of research which is sorely needed to address… — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

Q2. This is a crisis, and it's not getting the attention it deserves. You cannot be on the lookout, you cannot notice signs, and you cannot identify support and resources if you don't know that that's what you should be doing. #BlackYouthMentalHealth — PolitiTweet.org

Q2: Earlier this week a report on #BlackYouthMentalHealth was released to Congress by the @TheBlackCaucus. What are… https://t.co/MMcl5H8gJz

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

@MrDavidJohns Thank you @MrDavidJohns and thank you for all you do, especially your work for our children. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

A1. I'm so glad to be participating in this twitter town hall. I'm the US Congresswoman for NJ's 12th District, and the chair of the CBC Emergency Taskforce on Black Youth Suicide and Mental Health. Quote Tweet #BlackYouthMentalHealth — PolitiTweet.org

Welcoming another partner in good to the #BlackYouthMentalHealth Town Hall https://t.co/asZZJvJvgw

Posted Dec. 19, 2019 Hibernated Just a Typo

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

Have you read “Ring The Alarm” a report from @TheBlackCaucus to Congress? https://t.co/J0czd4F9Jd (cc:… https://t.co/awXayaOffU

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

RT @CARES_Mentoring: Tuesday @TheBlackCaucus released a report to “Ring The Alarm: The Crisis of Black Youth Suicide in America.” We will b… — PolitiTweet.org