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Indian American Impact @iaimpact.org · 10d

We're proud to endorse Rachna Sizemore Heizer for Braddock Supervisor in Virginia! As a proven leader on the Fairfax County School Board, she’s ready to deliver on what matters most: affordable housing, stronger schools, safe neighborhoods, and a Fairfax County where every voice counts.

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Dr. Tina Shah for Congress @drtinashahnj.bsky.social · 13d

I had so much fun joining @iaimpact.org’s annual summit earlier this month! Honoring South Asian leaders who have paved the way and building momentum for those who come next. I’m glad to be part of this work!

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · Sep 10

The news out of Utah is horrifying. Yet another terrible act of political violence that has no place in America. My prayers are with Charlie Kirk, his family, and our entire country. No matter our political differences, violence is never, ever the answer.

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Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. @bera.house.gov · Aug 31

As a doctor, I am disturbed by what RFK Jr. is doing to America’s public health system.

It is time for medical associations, Republican doctors, and all who believe in science to step up and speak out about the lack of science behind these moves.

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Ghazala Hashmi @senatorhashmi.bsky.social · Sep 1

Labor Day is meant to honor and celebrate the workers who built our country and fought for fair pay, benefits, and safe workplaces.

As lieutenant governor, I will always fight for labor and protect our workers’ rights to organize and collective bargaining.

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Rep. Ro Khanna @khanna.house.gov · Sep 1

Today on Labor Day, we must recognize the workers across the country who build our economy and strengthen our nation.

We need to fight for a living wage and stronger unions as we work to reindustrialize America.

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Hetal Doshi @hetaljdoshi.bsky.social · Aug 21

It’s my honor to be endorsed by @IA_Impact. Growing up, our South Asian community showed me what hope, resilience, and possibility look like.

Indian American Impact @iaimpact.org · Aug 21

We are thrilled to endorse @hetaljdoshi.bsky.social for Attorney General of Colorado! For nearly two decades, she has built a career standing up for fairness and accountability in the justice system. Doshi will put people over powerful interests and deliver results for her community.

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Indian American Impact @iaimpact.org · Aug 21

We are thrilled to endorse @hetaljdoshi.bsky.social for Attorney General of Colorado! For nearly two decades, she has built a career standing up for fairness and accountability in the justice system. Doshi will put people over powerful interests and deliver results for her community.

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Indian American Impact @iaimpact.org · Jul 30

Today, on the 60th anniversary of Medicaid being signed into law, Republicans are pushing forward with their toxic plan that will gut the program—threatening care for 1 in 5 Asian Americans and 1 in 3 AANHPI kids.

We’re watching.
We’ll remember.
See you at the ballot box.

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Indian American Impact @iaimpact.org · Jul 10

We’re thrilled to endorse @drtinashahnj.bsky.social for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th District! 🎉

If elected, Dr. Shah would become the first South Asian ever to represent NJ in Congress—a historic milestone in a state with one of the largest South Asian populations in the country.

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Indian American Impact @iaimpact.org · Jul 4

This July 4th, it’s hard to celebrate freedom when Trump and MAGA Republicans are enacting a harmful budget that targets our communities.

Join us on Sept 17 for our South Asian Hill Day. Meet with lawmakers. Share your story. Push for change.

RSVP NOW: iaimpact.org/summit

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Indian American Impact @iaimpact.org · Jul 3

The Big Betrayal bill will rip health care from 17M people, slash food aid, and raise costs.

We’re 3 seats from flipping the House in 2026—and Indian American candidates can deliver them:

@dramishshah.bsky.social
@drtinashahnj.bsky.social
@anujdixit.bsky.social

Chip in: bit.ly/impact-winthehouse

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Dr. Tina Shah for Congress @drtinashahnj.bsky.social · Jul 3

🚨Tom Kean Jr. just voted to kick millions of Americans off of their health insurance. 🚨

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Indian American Impact @iaimpact.org · Jul 1

We won’t stand for this.

Today, the Senate passed Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill and it’s a full-scale attack on working families.

Call your Representative now and tell them to vote NO on Trump's extreme budget bill: 202-224-3121

Read our full statement: iaimpact.org/2025/07/01/i...

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Dr. Tina Shah for Congress @drtinashahnj.bsky.social · Jul 1

My name is Dr. Tina Shah — an ICU doctor and national healthcare leader, and today I’m officially running for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th District.

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Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. @bera.house.gov · Jul 1

House Democrats stand united against this harmful bill that will strip at least 16 million Americans of their health care.

We must defeat this.

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Indian American Impact @iaimpact.org · Jun 27

You don’t have to agree with @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's politics to recognize and denounce the blatant, unhinged Islamophobia being directed at him. As South Asians, we’ve seen this hate before, and we won’t stay silent. This bigotry is dangerous, and it has no place in our politics.

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Indian American Impact @iaimpact.org · Jun 27

🚨 BREAKING: In a 6-3 ruling, SCOTUS has cleared the way for Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship to take effect in parts of the country within 30 days—a direct threat to South Asian immigrant families.

Read our full statement: iaimpact.org/2025/06/27/i...

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Indian American Impact @iaimpact.org · Jun 25

Congratulations @shahanafrombk.bsky.social!!!!

Shahana Hanif @shahanafrombk.bsky.social · Jun 25

Thank you, Brooklyn! Getting to represent the neighborhoods that raised me is the greatest privilege of my life.

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Indian American Impact @iaimpact.org · Jun 24

Join @ncaatogether.bsky.social and @wunc.org tomorrow in Raleigh for an important conversation on navigating today's media environment! Learn tools to spot mis/disinformation and take part in an open discussion on how people and the press work with each other.

RSVP: ncaat.org/MomosWithThe...

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Indian American Impact @iaimpact.org · Jun 18

🚨 Big win in Virginia! 🚨 Congrats to @senatorhashmi.bsky.social on her Democratic primary victory for Lt. Governor!

We were proud to back her early—as a history-maker and champion for working families.

On to November—let’s make history again.

Read our full statement: iaimpact.org/2025/06/17/i...

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Indian American Impact @iaimpact.org · Jun 16

Submissions are now open for the 2025 Impact Summit & Gala!

Are you an artist, vendor, or community leader with something powerful to share? We’re seeking proposals for performances, networking sessions, and our table expo.

Learn more and apply by July 15th: iaimpact.org/summit

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Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. @bera.house.gov · Jun 15

Since its establishment 13 years ago, hundreds of thousands of DACA recipients have been able to build a life in America & contribute to our economy––including right here in Sac County.

As teachers, first responders, entrepreneurs, & more, our nation is stronger because of their contributions.

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Indian American Impact @iaimpact.org · Jun 13

We stand in full support of @padilla.senate.gov.

When even U.S. Senators are forcibly removed and handcuffed for seeking the truth, the message is clear: no one is safe.

This isn’t about politics. It’s about a repressive, lawless agenda targeting immigrants and silencing dissent.We won’t stand by.

Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · Jun 12

If this is how this administration responds to a Senator with a question, you can only imagine what they're doing to farmworkers, to cooks, and to day laborers throughout California and across the country.

We will hold this administration accountable.

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Indian American Impact @iaimpact.org · Jun 11

🚨 ENDORSEMENT ALERT 🚨 We’re thrilled to endorse
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social for Mayor of New York City!

Zohran represents a bold new vision—one that centers the diverse working- and middle-class communities who make NYC thrive.

Read our full endorsement: iaimpact.org/2025/06/11/i...

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