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Persis Yu
@persisyu.bsky.social
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Candidate for MA State Senate in Norfolk & Suffolk district www.electpersis.com Deputy ED @thesbpc.bsky.social; proud Boston Public School mom; consumer advocate; #mapoli #bospoli
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Persis Yu @persisyu.bsky.social · 5d
Exciting announcement!!

I’m running for Massachusetts State Senate for the Norfolk and Suffolk District of Massachusetts! I pledge to fight for the families in Boston, Dedham, Norwood, Walpole, and Westwood to build a fair economy where families—not billionaires—come first.

www.ElectPersis.com
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Persis Yu @persisyu.bsky.social · 2h
PERSIS WILL FIGHT TO SECURE A FUTURE FOR OUR CHILDREN WHERE THEY WILL NOT JUST SURVIVE, BUT THRIVE. PERSIS YU for State Senate
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Persis Yu @persisyu.bsky.social · 21h
Text says: A real democracy welcomes every voice and expands freedom for all. Persis is running to ensure our government reflects the people it serves. Persis Yu for State Senate
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Persis Yu @persisyu.bsky.social · 23h
👏👏👏👏👏

Well done MIT!

We must not capitulate to threats on immigrants, international students, transgender individuals, and academic freedom.

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/10/b...
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Persis Yu @persisyu.bsky.social · 3d
link to article: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Trump says he 'took the freedom of speech away' on flag burning
Trump made the comments during a Wednesday roundtable discussion, referencing his August executive order calling for prosecution of flag burners.
www.usatoday.com
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Persis Yu @persisyu.bsky.social · 3d
I will always fight to make sure Massachusetts has the strongest speech protections, whether on our college campuses or on our streets.

Democracy starts at home.
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Persis Yu @persisyu.bsky.social · 3d
In 1957, the Chinese “anti-rightist” movement targeted intellectuals and teachers for persecution - including my grandfather. And I know many of you have similar stories. We cannot go back.
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Persis Yu @persisyu.bsky.social · 3d
Yesterday, President Trump said he "took the freedom of speech away."

This is un-American. Freedom of speech and the right to criticize the government is the bedrock of democracy and what makes America great.

This fight is personal.
Image of headline that says: "Trump says he 'took the freedom of speech away' on flag burning" BrieAnna J. Frank USA TODAY Updated Oct. 8 2025, 9:32 p.m.
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Persis Yu @persisyu.bsky.social · 3d
An image of text that says 'EVERY CHILD DESERVES ACCESS TO SAFE AND QUALITY EDUCATION REGARDLESS REGARDLESS OF THEIR EDUCATION FAMILY'S INCOME OR ZIP CODE. A VOTE FOR PERSIS IS A VOTE FOR PEOPLE TO GET AN EDUCATION WITHOUT TAKING ON A LIFETIME OF DEBT. PERSIS YU for State for State Senate'
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Progressive West Roxbury/Roslindale @prowroxroz.bsky.social · 4d
Looks like a lively upcoming year - we've got a race for the Norfolk & Suffolk State Senate district, held by Mike Rush for over a decade. Newly announced challenger: Persis Yu, @persisyu.bsky.social
www.electpersis.com
Persis Yu for State Senate
Persis Yu's campaign
www.electpersis.com
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Persis Yu @persisyu.bsky.social · 4d
A healthy environment is critical for students to succeed. As a Boston Public School mom, I know firsthand that improvements to our schools' buildings and infrastructure are long overdue.

Our kids deserve better.

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/07/m...
Image of children in a school cafeteria. Text reading: Higher-income, suburban school districts get more state building aid despite lower levels of need, report says By Christopher Huffaker Globe Staff,Updated October 7, 2025, 5:44 p.m.
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Persis Yu @persisyu.bsky.social · 4d
We filed an amicus brief on behalf of 41 veteran, legal services, and consumer orgs to fight back against the Trump Administration's efforts to gut the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

protectborrowers.org/wp-content/u...
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Persis Yu @persisyu.bsky.social · 5d
Exciting announcement!!

I’m running for Massachusetts State Senate for the Norfolk and Suffolk District of Massachusetts! I pledge to fight for the families in Boston, Dedham, Norwood, Walpole, and Westwood to build a fair economy where families—not billionaires—come first.

www.ElectPersis.com
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David Halperin @davidhalperin.bsky.social · 23d
www.republicreport.org/2025/we-must...
We Must Be Honest: This Is Fascism. | Republic Report
A couple of people I know criticized me for calling the Trump administration fascist. They said I didn't know what fascism is or that using that word is
www.republicreport.org
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 23d
Free speech & academic freedom are essential to our country and our campuses. That’s why @afthighered.bsky.social & @aaup.org launched a campaign fighting for higher education for all. Because we know that higher education saves lives, builds futures, & powers our economy. #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 23d
“With an autocrat, you cannot give an inch,” Colbert said. “If ABC thinks that this is going to satisfy the regime, they are woefully naive.”

@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
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Persis Yu @persisyu.bsky.social · 24d
Got to hang out with Meghna Chakrabsrti in the @wbur.org studio while Adam Minsky and I broke down the state of private student loans after the One Big Beautiful Bill on @npr.org’s On Point. Tl;dr: it’s bad for students and good for big banks.

Listen here: www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
What to know as the student loan industry becomes more privatized
Congress has overhauled the federal student loan system, including big changes on borrowing caps and loan restrictions. Education experts say this will up the demand for private loans. So, what does t...
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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · Sep 2
It’s corruption, plain and simple.
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Persis Yu @persisyu.bsky.social · Sep 1
Happy Labor Day Boston
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Protect Borrowers @borrowerjustice.bsky.social · May 7
@persisyu.bsky.social on @pbs.org /@pbsnews.org:
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · Feb 26
AOC: The order has come down to this committee. Find $880 billion to pay for a tax cuts on yachts, jets, billionaires, and mega corporations while working class people pay higher tax rates than Facebook does. Undocumented immigrants pay more in taxes than many large corporations
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60 Minutes @60minutes.bsky.social · Feb 22
Lesley Stahl reports on President Trump’s efforts to halt the work and cut the funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an enforcement agency that was created in response to the 2008 financial crisis. 60 Minutes, Sunday.
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Council President Ruthzee Louijeune @ruthzee.bsky.social · Feb 21
My statement on President Trump’s Cruel Decision to Cancel TPS Protections for Haitian Immigrants. Note that the cancellation would go into effect August 3 of this year.

If you are in need of information or resources, please see our immigrant resource guide: bit.ly/RLbosguide
Graphics with quotation marks and a statement that says: Today President Trump continues his assault against the American people and our immigrant communities. The Trump Administration has removed legal protections for roughly 500,000 Haitian residents in the United States who escaped unspeakable and unrelenting fear. They came to the United states following a legal pathway through Temporary Protected Status (TPS). These are our bus drivers, our healthcare workers, our teachers, and valued community members contributing to our economy. Now is not the time to cower. It is the time to defend our neighbors and reject the xenophobia and fear-mongering that Trump uses as weapons to hide his failure to deliver for the American people.
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Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · Feb 15
Call it what it is: a plan to re-segregate the federal workforce. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Records show how DOGE planned Trump’s DEI purge — and who gets fired next
A DOGE team plans to fire federal workers who are not in DEI roles and employees in offices that protect equal rights, internal documents show.
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Persis Yu @persisyu.bsky.social · Feb 15
My grandfather died (circumstance disputed) in a political prison in China following the Cultural Revolution. His charge was criticizing the government. My family history has been heavy on my mind. The parallels frighten me.
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Nadine Smith @nadinesmith.bsky.social · Feb 15
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Groundwork Collaborative @groundwork.bsky.social · Feb 15
Donald Trump said he’d lower costs for working people on "day one"—but his actions have done nothing but look out for his billionaire boys club, captained by Elon Musk and his DOGE allies.

@alexsjacquez.bsky.social www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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