I am filled with gratitude and humbled by this experience.
I want to thank all of the volunteers, donors & voters who made this grassroots campaign possible.
Onward to November - we must fight to keep democracy alive.
This is just the beginning.
@marclamonthill
The transphobia in these comments. 🤦🏽 Trans men still have the organs to produce children. When speaking on birth the correct term is “people.” Women are not the only ones that give birth to children.
Senator Fetterman said it best.
“This was an easy decision,” Fetterman said. “Philadelphia has the opportunity to elect two champions for working families, instead of a Republican Party that’s fighting progress everywhere you look.”
Well deserved!!!
I said time and time again
@giselefetterman
was the best campaign surrogate John could have asked for.
Congratulations Gisele aka our exiting SLOP!
Meet AL DÍA News Media Person of the Year 2022.
Look today for our final print edition of the year featuring
@GiseleFetterman
, the extraordinary woman behind the victory in a national race for control of the U.S. Senate.
Plus the
#ALDIAList2022
, as voted by our editors.
I’m from Germantown.
I’m living in Germantown.
I’m running to represent Germantown.
In less then 5 weeks we will send someone that is living the Germantown experience to Harrisburg to fight for us.
On May 17th, vote for your neighbor Andre D. Carroll for State Rep.
Showed up this morning to “welcome” Dr. Oz to Germantown and got told it was an “invite only” event. Guess being a Germantown community member wasn’t good enough.
I didn’t see Dr. Oz in PA before he decided to run for US Senate and I didn’t see him today.
If Dr. Oz thought he was coming to Germantown for a “community discussion” and we wasn’t going to greet his campaign, I’m sorry he was misinformed.
His staffer Sheila, informed me that I wasn’t invited to the event though.
2nd time in one week Ive been within a block from a shooting.
I’m on Rittenhouse Street talking to a voter as a round of gun shots rung out. This shooting happens less then 50 feet from my car.
Gun Control is not an option but a must! We have to get control of this epidemic!
@JuliaTerruso
I’m the Fetterman supporter that stood up to Dr. Oz and his gun toting, anti woman’s right to choose campaign today.
I was told today I wasn’t “invited” and that’s fine. I’ve been disinvited to better places. Maybe one day he will invite me to his home state of New Jersey.
WE ARE ON THE BALLOT!
I had a chance to visit my next job today.
Thank you to all the volunteers, community members & business owners who circulated and signed our petitions. A big shout out to
#TeamCarroll
who made this possible.
Vote Andre D. Carroll May 17th!
To the 201st legislature district — THANK YOU!
Over 3,600 people believed in a young man from Germantown raised by a single parent grandmother.
I’m humbled by the support. I appreciate each and everyone of you that cast a ballot for this campaign today.
On November 7th, I’m voting for
@NicForPhilly
&
@kendraforphilly
plus my three favorite democrats!
Republicans are out of control, out of touch and after next Tuesday they will be out of office.
On Sunday mornings, I preach to my pulpit about social justice.
The rest of the week, I'm organizing to make our city fairer, safer, and affordable.
Check out my new ad. Let's give working families a stronger voice on City Council. ✊🏾
🎥🔊 I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN! This Saturday, I launched my campaign for State Representative in H.D. 201! We’re building a multiracial, multigenerational coalition of people to fight alongside us and we are bringing our vision of change to EVERY corner of this district.
I’m a family member of a victim of gun violence as well. Dr. Oz’s campaign told me I was “not invited.”
Dr. Oz came to Germantown for a photo op, not a conversation.
Nov. 8th, we will vote for someone who understands how to reduce gun violence, John Fetterman.
19th day of our historic strike:
@PMA_Union
has reached a tentative agreement with
@philamuseum
management!! There were 5 issues going into the strike. We got all 5. Management claimed they wouldn’t move. They did. Say it with us: UNITED WE FIGHT UNITED WE WIN
Thank you
@RepDarisha
for her leadership on the speed enforcement concerns here in Germantown.
Crossing a residential street shouldn’t be a concern in our community. We deserve safe streets.
Yesterday, I stood in solidarity with residents from The Oak Lane Tenant Association and organizers from
@PhillyDSA
’s Renters Justice Collective to demand better living conditions at an apartment complex owned by SBG Management in West Oak Lane. 🧵
🎦🔊I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN! I see my grandmother’s resilience in Germantown. I’m running to pass her grace onto the place she loved — the place we love. This is our home, and this place is worth fighting for! When we fight together, WE WIN! Vote by mail or on April 23rd!
“4 more years.”
It’s been an honor to serve on my friend
@candidateTHOMAS
’ team.
These last few months have been intense but last night all the hard work paid off.
Thank you Philadelphia for making our Councilman the highest vote getter this election cycle. ✊🏾 90,000+ votes.
Another example of attacks on young people.
My opponent sent a mailer with Germantown High’s alumni association president stating that she ��has never seen me at an alumni event.” I don’t know a classmate of mine that has. Germantown High was shut down 4 years after I graduated.
Endorsement Alert! We’re honored to announce that Councilmember Kendra Brooks – the Mother of the movement – has endorsed our campaign! Kendra (
@kendraforphilly
) is a beacon of hope and power in this city and we’re so grateful to have her support!
We wrapped GOTV weekend with a final canvassing session with City Controller
@ChristyBradyPHL
!
Can’t believe election day is less than 48 hours away. April 23rd 7am polls up. Vote in person or get your mail in ballot in before 8pm.
Let’s be clear on this, making abortions illegal will not stop them from happening.
Making them illegal will put women’s health further at risk.
The health of every baby in this country is dependent on the health of the mother carrying it.
We have to protect women’s health.
Endorsement Alert! I’ve been building power with the PA Working Families Party (
@PAWorkFamilies
) since before they tried kicking republicans out of city council in 2019.
🚨Endorsement Alert 🚨
Our campaign has been endorsed by Philadelphia City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas.
@isaiahthomas4philly
is the author of the Driving Equality Bill, which aims to end discriminatory traffic stops.
Proud to have the support of a Criminal Justice Champion.
Schools over prisons, Healing over harm, & People over profit. That’s my life story, and that’s my vision for this district. Our communities have been left behind for far too long and we deserve investment. We deserve to thrive and not just survive. 🧵
Thank you Philadelphia Gay News (
@phillygaynews
) for highlighting how this race — and the issues we’re centering — encompass my intersecting identities. The truth is, I’m incredibly honored at the opportunity to be the second gay, Black man in the PA General Assembly.
Still a little tough processing this one.
I went to middle school with PNB Rock. Seeing him come from Germantown and becoming a successful rapper was inspiring.
A talented life cut short by senseless gun violence.
Sending my condolences to the family.
I can’t wait for
@AndreDCarroll
to be a State Representative. Thanks to everyone who came out to the fundraiser I co-hosted tonight. Get out and vote on Tuesday 4/23!
Today, is the 14th Mother’s Day without the woman that raised me. Because of her I got a chance to see hard work and dedication first hand. Wouldn’t be half the person I am if it wasn’t for her.
Happy Mother’s Day to my Grandma & to all the mothers across the globe. 🌹
Today, our campaign reached another milestone: We officially opened our campaign office to the public! Thank you to the dozens of community members and volunteers who came out to show your support and help me get on the ballot! 🧵
Today’s unfortunate event hits close to home. A ONE PA canvasser was murdered in my neighborhood while knocking doors. My heart goes out to friends, family and the organization.
Endorsement Alert! Tennessee State Rep. Justin J Pearson has announced his support for our race! Pearson was one of the 3 TN State Reps expelled for advocating for common sense gun legislation. He serves Memphis
& humanity as a devout Christian & tireless champion for justice 🧵
As someone who has been stopped by police officers for simply being black, we can’t afford to go back.
If we are serious about improving the relationship between black and brown communities and law enforcement, we will get away from stop & frisk.
What a way to spend my 33rd Birthday! THANK YOU to everyone who came out to A King’s Cafe tonight! It was incredibly special to be in community with y’all. Special shoutout to
@candidateTHOMAS
and
@kendraforphilly
for stopping by during this busy and historic week!
[1/4] I’m honored to announce my campaign’s first endorsement – Councilmember Isaiah Thomas.
@candidateTHOMAS
: “We need a State Rep who will show up and fight for us – that’s Andre. He’s from the neighborhood, he knows this community, & he’ll always fight for our families.”
My opponent has crossed many lines. This time it was the district line.
Not living in the State House district you are running for makes one ineligible to serve.
As a candidate I am obeying the rules created by law makers, by living within district lines. He should too.
WE JUST WON $125 MILLION FOR WHOLE-HOME REPAIRS! This is a direct investment in our people, our homes, and our communities, and an unprecedented victory for the coalition of housing and energy advocates, community organizers, PA residents, and legislators who backed it. 1/
When we launched this campaign less than two months ago, we made it clear that our grassroots movement would only succeed with investment from regular folks like you – not the establishment or corporate donors.
Endorsement Alert! Congressman Dwight Evans (
@DwightEvansPA
) and District Councilmember Anthony Phillips (
@phillips4philly
) have endorsed this campaign.
I’m proud to be endorsed by Senator
@Bob_Casey
. Bob has spent his career delivering for Pennsylvanians – and together we’ll make sure Democrats up and down the ballot can continue that important work.
One year ago today,
@PHLCouncil
passed
#DrivingEquality
.
We reclassified 8 minor vehicular violations so they are no longer enforced with a traffic stop.
We’re curbing racial discrimination without negatively impacting public safety. Philly is leading.
Sending thoughts and prayers to Eric Pope’s family.
Pray his family receives the justice they rightfully deserve.
This is another example of how LGBTQIA+ lives are devalued & the violence on our community. No one should die at the hands of someone that is hired to protect us.
Dr. Oz is an anti-gun satefy candidate.
Dr. Oz is a MAGA supported candidate.
Dr. Oz is a NJ resident but PA US Senate candidate.
Dr. Oz doesn’t support raising the minimum wage.
Dr. Oz doesn’t support a woman’s right to choose.
Dr. Oz doesn’t support fair elections.
I’m beyond proud of
@CMThomasPHL
for being a change agent in Philadelphia’s City Council. Thank you for your service Councilman and for passing a bill that will reduce poor community interactions with those that are suppose to protect and serve us.
#DrivingEquality
passes!
Thank you to every person who brought us to this moment.
Philadelphia will lead the nation by removing police from certain traffic stops.
Thank you
@MrErnestOwens
&
@phillymag
for highlighting the possibility of a historic win for my race for State Rep in HD 201.
I’m running to represent those who have not had a seat at the table for far too long. 1/2
1/2 To the 220 neighbors and community members who invested in this campaign in 2023 — THANK YOU. THIS is how we prove that our campaign is a winning one. THIS is how we prove that our vision for change in the 201st House District is resonating.
Spent the morning on the picket line practicing, standing with
@623Local
and it’s members.
If the basic needs of these workers are not met, August 1st is going to be a tough day for UPS. A living wage, better work conditions and a fair contract isn’t too much to ask for.
Last night’s endorsement meeting was a bit disappointing.
Councilmember Thomas employs queers folks, he endorses queer candidates, coaches/mentors queer youth & has produced legislation that protects LGBTQIA+ folks.
We failed to support someone that supports us.
Philly's Liberty City Democrats have officially been taken over by the Democratic establishment.
The local LGBTQ political movement has been co-opted by pandering politicians and the gay elected officials who pimp us out for failed bids at seats they're unqualified for.
This is why Philly Councilmember
@candidateTHOMAS
introduced legislation around Philly’s motor vehicle code violation.
#DaunteWright
would have made it home had he just received a ticket in the mail for his expired registration.
He didn’t have to die.
Thank you
@isaiahthomas4philly
for coming to Germantown on a Snow Day ❄️ to knock doors with
#TeamAndre
.
Election Day is 93 days away & we can’t miss any opportunity to connect with community members. Cold & all, we out here.
Petitions to get on the ballot starts in 3 days!
1,260 signatures submitted during our first trip to Harrisburg! HUGE thank you to our friends and neighbors who helped us send a resounding message today: we’re not here to play! We’ll still be collecting all week & 1-4 this Sat & Sun! Sign up here:
Philly had a good week.
Jazmine Sullivan won two Grammys.
Will Smith won an Oscar.
Questlove won an Oscar and Grammy. Dawn Staley won Women’s NCAA national championship.
A TENTATIVE DEAL HAS BEEN REACHED!
@UPS
has avoided a
@623Local
strike for now. If the workers don’t get what they rightfully deserve, we will be back!
WHEN WE FIGHT WE WIN!
Dr. Oz wasn’t a good doctor and won’t be a good US Senator.
Thank god we can choose our doctors and we can choose our US Senators.
REGISTER TO VOTE TODAY & VOTE NOVEMBER 8th.
This morning, I was honored to have my grandmother (my dad’s mom) be my first official signature to get on the ballot! She lives in West Oak Lane, is my only surviving grandparent, and I have very fond memories of spending my summers with her growing up. 🧵
Another one of my neighbors murdered.
I’ve watched Myles grow up. I’m friends with his older brother Jamal.
This blood on our city’s streets have to stop.
We are loosing far too many young lives.
My condolences to the Fisher family.
The PPD has the biggest portion of the city’s budget and they should be tackling the biggest concerns in the city, traffic stops aren’t it, We owe our officers more time to focus on the high rate of shootings we are experiencing.
Let me be clear,
#DrivingEquality
reclassifies eight minor motor vehicle code violations. That's it.
This would not make Philly less safe, it would make us more equitable.
Senator
@NikilSaval
has endorsed this campaign! I’ve watched Nikil lead from afar and defy the odds as a first time Senator. He was an outsider who ran against the machine, but has built a strong coalition across the Commonwealth to bring home REAL victories for working people.
🎥 NEW ENDORSEMENT! I’m excited to announce the endorsement of Senator Anthony Williams! “Generationally, it’s time for older elected leaders to move out of the way & allow others to take over. Andre’s prepared, he sees the need, & he will be a great voice for our communities.”
“We did it Rue! We did it.”
Congratulations to Philadelphia’s first openly LGBTQ+ Councilmember.
@Rue_Landau
Many of us now see our selves in the halls of City Hall and that why representation matters.
For the first time in the history of Philadelphia, an LGBTQ person will serve on City Council. Rue Landau will finish in the top five of Democratic primary candidates for City Council At Large, all but assuring her a victory in November’s general election.
BHM Day 7, Sandra Bland - was found dead in police custody 3 days after being arrest for a traffic violation. Her death was ruled a suicide although there remains many questions into her cause of death.
Today marks the 8th anniversary of her death.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Today we launched our movement, a campaign for real change!
This movement will focus on those effected most by these harmful tactics (i.e. the war on drugs) by government. A campaign for the many & not the few. People power is the best power!
Join Us!
Glad to see
@NicForPhilly
in Germantown this morning!
On Nov. 7th, we are removing republicans from Philadelphia’s City Council. The Republican Party is out of touch and out of control. Next, they will be out of office.
Hello from
@UncleBobbies
!
Wonderful to spend the morning here indulging in coffee and conversation. This is a treasured space for belonging, learning, culture, and service.
There's a good chance
@AndreDCarroll
will be Germantown's next state representative.
Who is the 33-year-old progressive Democrat? New for
@PhillyInquirer
Law enforcement’s poor treatment of Celena & Darius was avoidable.
This is why we need
@candidateTHOMAS
driving equality law on the state level.
Unfortunately city laws don’t protect us on state roads even if they are located in city boundaries.
What happened last weekend was nothing short of a failure in Philly.
I hope for swift justice for Celena Morrison and Darius McKean.
My latest for
@phillymag
.
Thank you to everyone that came out today to clean up our community.
Thank you to the block captain Ms. Lorraine, Mr. Rob, Mr. Harry, Ms. Stephanie, Ms. Marquett, Steph, Aileen & Callaghan.
Special thanks to the office of
@CMThomasPHL
Today I stood w/ community members in Germantown who are demanding we Save The Train – the Chestnut Hill West Line that’s the ❤️of transportation for so many of our elders & neighbors in Germantown.
We need to make sure these important community resources are fully funded.
The senseless violence in Philadelphia has stuck my family again. Last night my little cousin Rasool was gun down in West Philadelphia.
Keep my family in prayer. 🙏🏽❤️🕊
Yesterday,
@PhillyMayor
signed a
#DrivingEquality
Executive Order which will remove police from minor vehicle code violations.
Fewer traffic stops will improve police-community relations - this is better for public safety (
@nowthisnews
)
.
@AndreDCarroll
has been showing up for his community in multiple ways. He's a community advocate who ran to represent people who have felt like their voices went unheard. Despite his primary results, Andre is still fighting for his community.
Devastated the more I learn about this horrific hate crime in Colorado. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, we deserve hate free spaces to enjoy life.
Easy accessibility to firearms make these attacks possible. We have to get serious about public safety with legislation.
Today, I'm announcing I will not issue any execution warrants during my term as Governor.
When one comes to my desk, I will sign a reprieve every time — and I’m asking the General Assembly to send me a bill abolishing the death penalty in Pennsylvania once and for all.
During these cold winter months, residents have been without working heat or a working elevator and have faced retaliation from management for demanding these vital utilities. As the residents stated yesterday, “Something has to give.”
Hey
@philly311
we have a dumping issue at 20th and Conlyn streets. This weekend, our community cleaned up via support of
@CMThomasPHL
office.
We now need someone to pick up these items. We understand there are delays, can get assistance around this?
Rent continues to increase in our city while the minimum wage and household incomes stay stagnant. Housing is a human right and our neighborhoods deserve investment and the dignity to live in safe & affordable homes.
@formadeluchar
@MrErnestOwens
This energy needs to be directed to folks that voted to uphold that slate. Voting to uphold that slate was a vote to exclude CM Thomas.
I appreciate Ty Brown, Sergio, Kyra & Deb for speaking against this endorsement.
A senior from Germantown Friends went viral for all the right reasons! This is the moment Amir learned he got accepted to Morehouse College!
#BlackBoyJoy
CONGRATULATIONS!
@6abc
The King celebrations has began. 👑
Had an opportunity to attend
@marclamonthill
&
@UncleBobbies
’ 6th annual Martin Luther King Day event.
An amazing panel with great conversation surrounding the understanding of MLK’s legacy.
I’m not sure how much attending alumni association event qualifies you to be a State Representative but according to my opponent that may be the case.
Young people are often held to a standard of the impossible then criticized. We can’t attend something that doesn’t exist.
Once again we woke up to another mass shooting. The shooting on South Street is another reminder what we doing isn’t working,
The culture in this city has to be reformed.
These shootings are a reflection of the lack of investment in the people of this city.
Philadelphia District Attorney Office awards The Brothahood Foundation $15,000.
Love, mentorship and support shouldn’t stop at the point of a young person’s incarceration, unfortunately in many cases this is where the support starts for them.
A proud board member & volunteer.
Thank you Steven Taylor for hosting us in your space tonight as we celebrated “Germantown Joy.” Thank you for teaching us that art is a path to liberation & for standing with me in this fight in Germantown.
S/O to
@215tayyib
for bringing us all together for this special night.