Nina Turner
@ninaturner.bsky.social
Educator. Activist. Former Ohio State Senator & Professor.
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Nina Turner
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Founder & President of We Are Somebody. Senior Fellow at The New School Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy. Former Ohio State Senator. Bernie Sanders 2016 National Surrogate, 2020 National...
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I praised Mayor-Elect Mamdani for his meeting with President Trump to deliver for his constituents.
I want to praise Mayor Wu, too.
This is what coalition politics looks like, difference of opinion and public discussion. 1/2
I want to praise Mayor Wu, too.
This is what coalition politics looks like, difference of opinion and public discussion. 1/2
November 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I praised Mayor-Elect Mamdani for his meeting with President Trump to deliver for his constituents.
I want to praise Mayor Wu, too.
This is what coalition politics looks like, difference of opinion and public discussion. 1/2
I want to praise Mayor Wu, too.
This is what coalition politics looks like, difference of opinion and public discussion. 1/2
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Mayor-elect Mamdani is an incredible campaigner and I hope his vision to provide provision for New Yorkers passes city council and gets support in Albany.
That said, endorsing Representative Jeffries to be the next Speaker of the House does nothing to help that. 1/4
That said, endorsing Representative Jeffries to be the next Speaker of the House does nothing to help that. 1/4
November 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Mayor-elect Mamdani is an incredible campaigner and I hope his vision to provide provision for New Yorkers passes city council and gets support in Albany.
That said, endorsing Representative Jeffries to be the next Speaker of the House does nothing to help that. 1/4
That said, endorsing Representative Jeffries to be the next Speaker of the House does nothing to help that. 1/4
Mayor-elect Mamdani is an incredible campaigner and I hope his vision to provide provision for New Yorkers passes city council and gets support in Albany.
That said, endorsing Representative Jeffries to be the next Speaker of the House does nothing to help that. 1/4
That said, endorsing Representative Jeffries to be the next Speaker of the House does nothing to help that. 1/4
November 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Mayor-elect Mamdani is an incredible campaigner and I hope his vision to provide provision for New Yorkers passes city council and gets support in Albany.
That said, endorsing Representative Jeffries to be the next Speaker of the House does nothing to help that. 1/4
That said, endorsing Representative Jeffries to be the next Speaker of the House does nothing to help that. 1/4
Something that must change in Democratic politics is the belief that democracy is “drama.”
Primaries and challenging leadership aren’t “drama,” it’s democracy.
Hesitation to participate in democracy only leads to an erosion of it.
Primaries and challenging leadership aren’t “drama,” it’s democracy.
Hesitation to participate in democracy only leads to an erosion of it.
November 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Something that must change in Democratic politics is the belief that democracy is “drama.”
Primaries and challenging leadership aren’t “drama,” it’s democracy.
Hesitation to participate in democracy only leads to an erosion of it.
Primaries and challenging leadership aren’t “drama,” it’s democracy.
Hesitation to participate in democracy only leads to an erosion of it.
Reminder: the mega-donor class wants to see progressive legislation fail.
Those politicians working on the behalf of the mega-donors are in positions to ensure progressive legislation fails.
In politics, relationships matter, but no relationship will come between corruption.
Those politicians working on the behalf of the mega-donors are in positions to ensure progressive legislation fails.
In politics, relationships matter, but no relationship will come between corruption.
November 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Reminder: the mega-donor class wants to see progressive legislation fail.
Those politicians working on the behalf of the mega-donors are in positions to ensure progressive legislation fails.
In politics, relationships matter, but no relationship will come between corruption.
Those politicians working on the behalf of the mega-donors are in positions to ensure progressive legislation fails.
In politics, relationships matter, but no relationship will come between corruption.
The movement that will deliver progress for all Americans will be born out of the fight for Black liberation.
It will not come from anywhere else.
The systems that hold all working class Americans back are rooted in anti-Blackness.
It will not come from anywhere else.
The systems that hold all working class Americans back are rooted in anti-Blackness.
November 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The movement that will deliver progress for all Americans will be born out of the fight for Black liberation.
It will not come from anywhere else.
The systems that hold all working class Americans back are rooted in anti-Blackness.
It will not come from anywhere else.
The systems that hold all working class Americans back are rooted in anti-Blackness.
11 years ago today, 12 year old Tamir Rice was gunned down by police officers on Cleveland’s west side.
The officer shot him within seconds of arriving at the park he was playing in.
Tamir’s life mattered. It still does. My thoughts are with his family today.
The officer shot him within seconds of arriving at the park he was playing in.
Tamir’s life mattered. It still does. My thoughts are with his family today.
November 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
11 years ago today, 12 year old Tamir Rice was gunned down by police officers on Cleveland’s west side.
The officer shot him within seconds of arriving at the park he was playing in.
Tamir’s life mattered. It still does. My thoughts are with his family today.
The officer shot him within seconds of arriving at the park he was playing in.
Tamir’s life mattered. It still does. My thoughts are with his family today.
Mamdani meeting with Trump is simply good governance on behalf of the people of NYC.
When you believe in your ideas, you tell everyone and you go everywhere.
There’s a difference between campaigning and governing and “Trump bad” isn’t a viable governance plan.
When you believe in your ideas, you tell everyone and you go everywhere.
There’s a difference between campaigning and governing and “Trump bad” isn’t a viable governance plan.
November 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Mamdani meeting with Trump is simply good governance on behalf of the people of NYC.
When you believe in your ideas, you tell everyone and you go everywhere.
There’s a difference between campaigning and governing and “Trump bad” isn’t a viable governance plan.
When you believe in your ideas, you tell everyone and you go everywhere.
There’s a difference between campaigning and governing and “Trump bad” isn’t a viable governance plan.
The Mamdani - Trump meeting showed just how weak Democratic leadership is.
Both Representative Jeffries and Senator Schumer need to be replaced.
Both Representative Jeffries and Senator Schumer need to be replaced.
November 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The Mamdani - Trump meeting showed just how weak Democratic leadership is.
Both Representative Jeffries and Senator Schumer need to be replaced.
Both Representative Jeffries and Senator Schumer need to be replaced.
Every liberal democratic voter should see the way the Mamdani and Trump spoke and how Mamdani, never having to compromise his positions, was able to get Trump to agree with him.
Thats what left-wing populism can do and it’s the direction the Democratic Party must go.
Thats what left-wing populism can do and it’s the direction the Democratic Party must go.
November 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Every liberal democratic voter should see the way the Mamdani and Trump spoke and how Mamdani, never having to compromise his positions, was able to get Trump to agree with him.
Thats what left-wing populism can do and it’s the direction the Democratic Party must go.
Thats what left-wing populism can do and it’s the direction the Democratic Party must go.
When the GOP calls every social safety net measure “socialism,” votes like this matter in a policy context.
House Minority Leader Jeffries voting with the GOP in favor of this resolution is showing his ultra-wealthy donors exactly who he fights for.
It’s not the people.
House Minority Leader Jeffries voting with the GOP in favor of this resolution is showing his ultra-wealthy donors exactly who he fights for.
It’s not the people.
November 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
When the GOP calls every social safety net measure “socialism,” votes like this matter in a policy context.
House Minority Leader Jeffries voting with the GOP in favor of this resolution is showing his ultra-wealthy donors exactly who he fights for.
It’s not the people.
House Minority Leader Jeffries voting with the GOP in favor of this resolution is showing his ultra-wealthy donors exactly who he fights for.
It’s not the people.
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However, the arguments against DEI are rooted in anti-Blackness and that needs to be called out.
That’s why it’s so important to stand against the erosion of DEI, it’s a stand against anti-Blackness.
That’s why it’s so important to stand against the erosion of DEI, it’s a stand against anti-Blackness.
November 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
However, the arguments against DEI are rooted in anti-Blackness and that needs to be called out.
That’s why it’s so important to stand against the erosion of DEI, it’s a stand against anti-Blackness.
That’s why it’s so important to stand against the erosion of DEI, it’s a stand against anti-Blackness.
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Now think that way about every profession.
Does that mean that Black people have been the primary beneficiaries of DEI? No. White women have benefited the most.

Does that mean that Black people have been the primary beneficiaries of DEI? No. White women have benefited the most.

November 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Now think that way about every profession.
Does that mean that Black people have been the primary beneficiaries of DEI? No. White women have benefited the most.

Does that mean that Black people have been the primary beneficiaries of DEI? No. White women have benefited the most.

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Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier made MLB more diverse. He wasn’t there because of his skin color, he was excluded because of it. Prior to DEI in Major League Baseball, the league was comprised of the best white players, not the best players in the country.
November 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier made MLB more diverse. He wasn’t there because of his skin color, he was excluded because of it. Prior to DEI in Major League Baseball, the league was comprised of the best white players, not the best players in the country.
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🧵Let’s talk about what DEI is.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion doesn’t mean people getting jobs because of their skin color, that’s what the absence of DEI does.
At one point, most professional sports leagues were white-only.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion doesn’t mean people getting jobs because of their skin color, that’s what the absence of DEI does.
At one point, most professional sports leagues were white-only.
November 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
🧵Let’s talk about what DEI is.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion doesn’t mean people getting jobs because of their skin color, that’s what the absence of DEI does.
At one point, most professional sports leagues were white-only.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion doesn’t mean people getting jobs because of their skin color, that’s what the absence of DEI does.
At one point, most professional sports leagues were white-only.
🧵Let’s talk about what DEI is.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion doesn’t mean people getting jobs because of their skin color, that’s what the absence of DEI does.
At one point, most professional sports leagues were white-only.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion doesn’t mean people getting jobs because of their skin color, that’s what the absence of DEI does.
At one point, most professional sports leagues were white-only.
November 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
🧵Let’s talk about what DEI is.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion doesn’t mean people getting jobs because of their skin color, that’s what the absence of DEI does.
At one point, most professional sports leagues were white-only.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion doesn’t mean people getting jobs because of their skin color, that’s what the absence of DEI does.
At one point, most professional sports leagues were white-only.
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For many, the holidays don’t feel like joy. It feels like pressure. Like shame. Like trying to stretch a dollar that just won’t stretch anymore.
Know this, you are not alone. You are not a failure. You are not less than. You matter.
Hold love close.
Know this, you are not alone. You are not a failure. You are not less than. You matter.
Hold love close.
November 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
For many, the holidays don’t feel like joy. It feels like pressure. Like shame. Like trying to stretch a dollar that just won’t stretch anymore.
Know this, you are not alone. You are not a failure. You are not less than. You matter.
Hold love close.
Know this, you are not alone. You are not a failure. You are not less than. You matter.
Hold love close.
We need to reject the urge to simply stand against bad policies, fighting back looks like advocating FOR the people.
People STILL need healthcare, tuition-free college, student debt cancellation, fair representation at all levels of government, clean air and water, etc.
People STILL need healthcare, tuition-free college, student debt cancellation, fair representation at all levels of government, clean air and water, etc.
November 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
We need to reject the urge to simply stand against bad policies, fighting back looks like advocating FOR the people.
People STILL need healthcare, tuition-free college, student debt cancellation, fair representation at all levels of government, clean air and water, etc.
People STILL need healthcare, tuition-free college, student debt cancellation, fair representation at all levels of government, clean air and water, etc.
For many, the holidays don’t feel like joy. It feels like pressure. Like shame. Like trying to stretch a dollar that just won’t stretch anymore.
Know this, you are not alone. You are not a failure. You are not less than. You matter.
Hold love close.
Know this, you are not alone. You are not a failure. You are not less than. You matter.
Hold love close.
November 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
For many, the holidays don’t feel like joy. It feels like pressure. Like shame. Like trying to stretch a dollar that just won’t stretch anymore.
Know this, you are not alone. You are not a failure. You are not less than. You matter.
Hold love close.
Know this, you are not alone. You are not a failure. You are not less than. You matter.
Hold love close.
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Attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion are the canary in the coal mine.
Now, the U.S. Coast Guard no longer considers swastikas, nooses, or the confederate flag symbols of hate.
This is indefensible.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Now, the U.S. Coast Guard no longer considers swastikas, nooses, or the confederate flag symbols of hate.
This is indefensible.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Swastika No Longer Hate Symbol Under New U.S. Coast Guard Policy: Report
www.huffpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion are the canary in the coal mine.
Now, the U.S. Coast Guard no longer considers swastikas, nooses, or the confederate flag symbols of hate.
This is indefensible.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Now, the U.S. Coast Guard no longer considers swastikas, nooses, or the confederate flag symbols of hate.
This is indefensible.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Reposted by Nina Turner
🚨WASHINGTON DC🚨
Join us on the Target Boycott picket line as we stand together against the attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion! Let Target know that we ain’t buying it!
Saturday, November 29th
11:00 ET
3100 14th St NW
Join us on the Target Boycott picket line as we stand together against the attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion! Let Target know that we ain’t buying it!
Saturday, November 29th
11:00 ET
3100 14th St NW
November 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
🚨WASHINGTON DC🚨
Join us on the Target Boycott picket line as we stand together against the attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion! Let Target know that we ain’t buying it!
Saturday, November 29th
11:00 ET
3100 14th St NW
Join us on the Target Boycott picket line as we stand together against the attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion! Let Target know that we ain’t buying it!
Saturday, November 29th
11:00 ET
3100 14th St NW
Attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion are the canary in the coal mine.
Now, the U.S. Coast Guard no longer considers swastikas, nooses, or the confederate flag symbols of hate.
This is indefensible.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Now, the U.S. Coast Guard no longer considers swastikas, nooses, or the confederate flag symbols of hate.
This is indefensible.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Swastika No Longer Hate Symbol Under New U.S. Coast Guard Policy: Report
www.huffpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion are the canary in the coal mine.
Now, the U.S. Coast Guard no longer considers swastikas, nooses, or the confederate flag symbols of hate.
This is indefensible.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Now, the U.S. Coast Guard no longer considers swastikas, nooses, or the confederate flag symbols of hate.
This is indefensible.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
🚨WASHINGTON DC🚨
Join us on the Target Boycott picket line as we stand together against the attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion! Let Target know that we ain’t buying it!
Saturday, November 29th
11:00 ET
3100 14th St NW
Join us on the Target Boycott picket line as we stand together against the attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion! Let Target know that we ain’t buying it!
Saturday, November 29th
11:00 ET
3100 14th St NW
November 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
🚨WASHINGTON DC🚨
Join us on the Target Boycott picket line as we stand together against the attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion! Let Target know that we ain’t buying it!
Saturday, November 29th
11:00 ET
3100 14th St NW
Join us on the Target Boycott picket line as we stand together against the attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion! Let Target know that we ain’t buying it!
Saturday, November 29th
11:00 ET
3100 14th St NW
Nothing progressive will pass the House with Congressman Jeffries leading the House. Nothing.
Congressional Democrats still have lower approval ratings than their GOP counterparts.
He has failed as leader and will not give up his leadership role.
Primary him.
Congressional Democrats still have lower approval ratings than their GOP counterparts.
He has failed as leader and will not give up his leadership role.
Primary him.
November 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Nothing progressive will pass the House with Congressman Jeffries leading the House. Nothing.
Congressional Democrats still have lower approval ratings than their GOP counterparts.
He has failed as leader and will not give up his leadership role.
Primary him.
Congressional Democrats still have lower approval ratings than their GOP counterparts.
He has failed as leader and will not give up his leadership role.
Primary him.