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Sarah Jama

2 days

Ontario has become unlivable. To rectify this, I'm tabling a set of motions alongside @hamiltonacorn and the Accessible Housing Network of Ontario next Monday to push @fordnation to: -Eliminate Above Guideline Rent Increases 1/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

7 months

Thirteen days ago, I called for an immediate ceasefire and de-escalation by the Israeli government, which had begun a horrific siege on Palestinians in Gaza. Since I made that statement, Israel has only escalated its assault on millions of Gazans. 1/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

3 months

This is BONKERS. I was there last night and that's not what happened. People are doing all they can to get you to stop sending weapons to Israel in our names. You've shown no leadership and over a million Palestinians being ethnically cleansed. Stop tweeting. Do something useful.

Justin Trudeau

@JustinTrudeau

3 months

The demonstration at Mount Sinai Hospital yesterday was reprehensible. Hospitals are places for treatment and care, not protests and intimidation. I strongly condemn this display of antisemitism. In Toronto and across Canada, we stand with Jewish communities against this hate.

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

7 months

I'm reflecting on my role as a politician who is participating in this settler colonial system, and I ask that all politicians do the same. #FreePalastine

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

8 days

This is so incredibly racist and insensitive.

National Post

@nationalpost

8 days

Jonathan Kay: Just ignore Sarah Jama's keffiyeh. Next she'll be wearing a turban

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

7 months

Currently focused on rebuilding the constituency office. Thank you to everyone in community for the love and support. I'll be posting updates soon. In the meantime, it's all eyes on Gaza!!!!

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

6 months

Thank you @jeremycorbyn for meeting with my office today. We cannot remain silent while Palestinians suffer in the face genocide. #CeasefireNow #EndTheOccupation

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

7 months

to silence workers, students, educators, and peace-loving people who dare to support Palestine. To every person taking risks to speak up for Palestinian dignity and safety, I see you, I hear you, and I am with you.

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

3 months

This woman uses the age old colonial trope of claiming anyone who lived on any land pre-colonization didn't build anything meaningful on that land...likening Palestinians to savages and making it sound like they aren't people. Modern day Christopher Columbus BS.

SEAN ORR

@seanorr

3 months

NDP minister @selinarobinson justifying genocide by calling Palestine “a crappy piece of land with nothing on it”. Hateful, bigoted remarks that should result in her immediate resignation @Dave_Eby

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

7 months

I ground my words in the realities of Israeli apartheid, and Israel’s ongoing domination and occupation of Palestinian lands. Governments and institutions in Canada are trying to use their weight to silence us 6/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

7 months

I restate my call for an immediate ceasefire by Israeli forces, and for the immediate restoration of food, water, fuel, and electricity to Gaza. I applaud the many elected officials in Canada who have joined this call in recent days, and I hope even more of you will speak out. 5/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

7 months

The Ford government has nothing meaningful to say about these atrocities, and has now targeted me to distract from its own scandals. Those of us committed to Palestinian life refuse to be distracted. 4/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

3 months

Back at Queen's Park today, proudly representing Hamilton Centre 💗💗 #HamOnt

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

8 days

Over the next few days I intend to make it to as many campus encampments as I can to be in solidarity with students protesting for an end to genocide. Heading to McGill today, then UOttawa, then hopefully UofT and some others. Insha'Allah Palestine will be free in our lifetime.

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

7 months

The Israeli Defence Forces have killed thousands of Palestinians, destroyed residential areas, and ordered the evacuation of at least 20 hospitals in northern Gaza. Israel is telling people who are already injured, sick, and dying in hospitals in Gaza to leave. 2/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

7 months

Since I made my statement, Israel has bombed refugee camps, UN schools, hospitals, airports & the Rafah border crossing between Gaza & Egypt. The unspeakable destruction continues, & represents collective punishment against all Gazans in retaliation for attacks by Hamas. 3/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

23 days

My statement on the Keffiyeh Ban at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario #onpoli #HamOnt #FreePalestine

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

3 months

. @HonAhmedHussen Defunding UNRWA, especially after that ICJ ruling is immoral and embarrassing at best. May you & every other Canadian elected behind this decision be held accountable, in this life or the next, for the harms that will be further perpetuated by this. 1/

Ahmed Hussen

@HonAhmedHussen

3 months

Canada unequivocally condemns the October 7th attack on Israel. I am deeply troubled by the allegations relating to some UNRWA employees. I have instructed Global Affairs Canada to pause all additional funding to UNRWA pending the outcome of the investigation. Read my statement:

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

6 months

I'm just going to say this once here since I keep hearing this and haven't said much. @MaritStiles and her team has not reached out around reconciliation or conversations about "keeping doors open". I don't know why that keeps coming up, including at provincial council today. 1/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

11 days

For the people commenting on my hijab: I started wearing this on March 28th during Ramadan. I've always felt self conscious about what I look like; this helps reaffirm my faith while reminding me that what I look like is my own business. It's like my armour against public life 1/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

6 months

@DavideMastracci Difficult = unwilling to read a statement crafted by staff with an apology in it during the censure debate 🤠🤠

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

2 years

While at a tear down at Beasley Park yesterday, peacefully taking photos, I was arrested & charged with assault of an officer for what happened at JC Beemer. But let me as you this: who in this picture holds power? A full statement will be released soon. Follow @HamOntESN

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

7 months

To be clear, I unequivocally condemn terrorism by Hamas on thousands of Israeli civilians. I also believe that Israel’s bombardment and siege on civilians in Gaza, as was also noted by the United Nations, is wrong. As a member of the Ontario NDP caucus,

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

17 days

@zahrasultani_ This is ridiculous. I'm a proud Muslim. I wore hijab as a teen, and started wearing it again during Ramadan alongside studying the Quran. During Ramadan I decided to wear it permanently. I have wanted to wear it again for so long. You don't get to tell me how to practice my faith

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

3 months

Are Indigenous people not regular people?! She needs to resign. Full stop. #ResignSelinaRobinson

SEAN ORR

@seanorr

3 months

Since #ResignSelinaRobinson is trending, here’s more from that video where she implies that Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh aren’t regular people and that colonizers are

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

13 days

I'll be there in support. Every single one of us must work together to challenge this racist Keffiyeh ban. @fordnation move a motion, collect your people and reverse this ban. You can force community out of the building, but you can't silence us all. Ball is in your court.

Marit Stiles

@MaritStiles

14 days

Doug Ford, it’s time that your government reverses the Keffiyeh ban.

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

3 months

"Lashed out" at the PM? The unnecessary use of this picture? I Instead of focusing on my legislative work and announcements released today @GrantRants continues to put out borderline obsessive, sensationalist hit pieces. @TheSpec

Hamilton Spectator

@TheSpec

3 months

Hamilton Centre MPP Sarah Jama lashed out at PM Justin Trudeau for declaring a pro-Palestinian rally outside a Toronto hospital to be antisemitic. The protest, which Jama says she attended, is under police investigation. Grant LaFleche reports| @GrantRants

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

2 years

My friends & I have watched for years as people have struggled to survive in #HamOnt . We need changes to our healthcare & education systems, & an end to the criminalization of the poor. This work needs activists too, & I intend to seek the NDP nomination in Hamilton Centre 1/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

8 days

On my way to McGill U now. Stay safe y'all. Looping back to UofT soon ❤️

Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

8 days

Over the next few days I intend to make it to as many campus encampments as I can to be in solidarity with students protesting for an end to genocide. Heading to McGill today, then UOttawa, then hopefully UofT and some others. Insha'Allah Palestine will be free in our lifetime.

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

15 days

Thank you for the support today @MaritStiles . We all must use every tool possible, everywhere we are, as electeds and as everyday people to challenge Anti-Palestinian racism.

Marit Stiles

@MaritStiles

15 days

The behaviour we saw in the legislature today towards an MPP is appaling. The Premier and this government are sending a strong message to Arab, Muslim, Palestinians in our province, that they are not welcome here at Queen’s Park. The Ontario NDP will not stand for this.

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

4 months

@JustinTrudeau has and will continue to have blood on his hands due to his failed leadership on this. He's once again proven what we already know to be true: the myth of Canada the peacekeeper, and the stories we tell ourselves of Canadian exceptionalism are lies. #FreePalestine

CPAC

@CPAC_TV

4 months

“Our wholehearted support of the ICJ and its processes does not mean that we support the premise of the case brought forward by South Africa,” PM Trudeau says of genocide case against Israel. PM says ministerial statement on Canada’s position will be issued shortly. #cdnpoli

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

1 year

Holy smokes. We did it. We kept this seat orange, and won every poll 😭😭 Special shoutout to Daniela, Sara, Shirven, Robbie, Anika, Davin, Susan, Sophie, Amy, David, Deanna, Jayde, Lindsay, Daunte, Sahra and Nathan and Amr for working toward this win every single day. 1/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

6 months

So delighted to share that the Hamilton Centre Independent Constituency Office is now unionized with @SEIU Local 2 (the Janitor's Union)! Really excited to be starting off the bat into Independency with a full, unionized staff team. 1/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

6 months

Many people have reached out asking how to support. Please join our mailing list here for updates so that we can all stay in touch!

Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

7 months

Currently focused on rebuilding the constituency office. Thank you to everyone in community for the love and support. I'll be posting updates soon. In the meantime, it's all eyes on Gaza!!!!

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

7 months

They try hard to silence us, so we know our words are powerful, and we must keep speaking out, no matter the cost. Thank you 7/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

2 years

If you live in #HamOnt in a low income neighborhood and have received flyers about applying for medical assistance in dying (MAiD) on cardstock please DM me. I'm trying to understand which exact neighborhoods received this.

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

7 months

We have a government that is under criminal investigation from the RCMP for the culture of corruption and preferential treatment where Conservative insider land speculators stood to make $8.3 billion in profits from the Greenbelt Grab. 1/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

7 months

We’ve recently received a number of concerning calls and emails that have made us question the safety of remaining open for walk-ins and have decided to work remotely and only accept in-person meetings by appointment to ensure the safety of staff. 1/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

6 months

See everyone later today!

Krisna Saravanamuttu

@KrisnaS85

6 months

We are on the streets building the 100k March for Gaza. Leafleting in front of Dundas West as people head to school and work.

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

16 days

Hey @PaulCalandra just making sure this is on your radar 👀🇵🇸

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@sahouraxo

16 days

Wow. Italian students are protesting for a free Palestine, joining in solidarity with Columbia University students. “Free, free Palestine!” 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

7 months

Emergency rally in #HamOnt tonight at 7PM. Come out if you can! All out for Gaza

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

7 months

I stand by the position of our federal party, and believe that violence against civilians is never justified, and that there is no military solution to this conflict.

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

4 months

Time and time again we're shown that police *don't* keep the public safe. They continue to cause more harm than good for Black Indigenous and disabled community members. This audio recording is horrendous. 💔💔

Black Vancouver

@blackvancouver_

4 months

#BREAKING : Winnipeg Police just killed a 19 year old international student from Nigeria after being called to deal with his mental health crisis! WE WANT ANSWERS‼️ Shocking audio reveals they shot Afolabi Stephen Opaso (Zigi) 3 times as soon as they showed up #JusticeForZigi

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

6 months

This morning, we held our office opening! Thank you to everyone in community who came out to check out our new spot. It's filled with local artwork, a kids area, and a full, unionized staff team. 1/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

1 year

I officially get sworn in at 8:30 AM next Monday and start the new gig! ✌🏿✌🏿I spent the day at Queen's Park today learning about my roles and responsibilities, getting set up with HR, getting my office set up, meeting caucus members, & sitting in on my first caucus meeting. 1/

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Sarah Jama

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11 days

I won't be commenting about this again. This is nobody's business except mine. 2/

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Sarah Jama

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6 months

See you tomorrow at the @Ceasefirenow_ca protest at Nathan Phillips Square!

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

2 years

Guys! I just got green lit!! 😭😭 It's official, I'm a candidate in the nomination race. I'll let you all know when the nomination meeting will be. Until then, stay posted for more information. I'll continue to update everyone

Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

2 years

Update: last Friday I finally had my vetting interview with the Ontario NDP. I'm now waiting for the party to give me the "green light". This essentially means I'm waiting to know if I'm officially allowed to run in the Hamilton Centre nomination race or not.

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

11 days

@nurdogandiyorki good thing most people (not me) know how to climb 😁

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

2 years

Another disabled person who would otherwise be alive died via MAiD this week, due to it being impossible to afford at home support "Ultimately it was not a genetic disease that took me out, it was a system," Kovac wrote in an obituary to loved ones.

Winnipeg woman who chose to die with medical assistance said struggle for home care help led to...

Sathya Dhara Kovac, 44, died on Monday through the medical assistance in dying program. She had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and told loved ones she wanted to live longer, but felt she had no other...

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

6 months

If you're not going to reach out, stand on that with ten toes. Just stop lying about it. 3/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

6 months

The Hamilton Centre Constituency Office is currently operating and available to support constituents! We're welcoming you into the space on November 14th at 9 AM to hear directly from us about next steps. 1/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

1 year

Hamilton is a city of fighters, a city of people who take care of each other. I'm running to take our fight to Doug Ford as the next Hamilton Centre MPP. Learn more here:

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

2 years

hiii please remember to shovel your sidewalk in the next few days to help out those who use assistive devices 📣📣 ✨✨ #HamOnt

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

6 months

I made it clear I'm down to have a conversation about what happened, yet I haven't spoken to anyone on the leadership team prior or post being ejected. The public shouldn't be used to navigate HR issues. My silence was mainly out of respect. If you're going to reach out, do so 2/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

7 days

I'm in Montréal supporting the student solidarity encampment calling for the liberation of Palestine, and demanding that McGill U & Concordia divest their funds from Israel This is Mayada, an activist and Refugee from Gaza who wrote a love letter to the solidarity movement. 1/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

2 years

Here is our statement on why we left BLMTO, @bolshevikbaddie "After over a year of struggling within @BLM_TO to improve internal processes, we left the group when, like many other people, we found out about @blmcanada_ $8 million dollar purchase of the @WildseedCentre_ "

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

2 years

In a sudden turn of events, I'm going to be acclaimed as the NDP candidate in Hamilton Centre! To make this official, join us at the nomination meeting/dance party (outdoors or online) Nov 3 @ 6 PM! Joined by @FredHahnCUPE + (speakers TBA) REGISTER AT: 1/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

3 months

Another Black person killed by police in Ontario after a mental health call? All the while police boards across Ontario continue to pearl clutch at the thought of their ballooned budgets being reallocated toward community services (i.e. #HamOnt ). We all deserve better. #onpoli

CTV Kitchener

@CTVKitchener

3 months

Man shot and killed by police in Kitchener

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

2 months

I can't believe it's been exactly a year since I was elected... The year definitely didn't turn out how I thought it would, but I am extremely proud of all the great things my office has accomplished in my first year as Hamilton Centre's Member of Provincial Parliament. 1/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

6 months

Attended the @Ceasefirenow_ca rally in Toronto & spoke with @FredHahnCUPE @MatthewGreenNDP @nccm @PSidRyan & others. The people of Gaza need us to speak up as loudly as possible. We must continue calling a genocide a genocide & demanding a ceasefire now!

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

22 days

When I was told to remove my Keffiyeh at my desk in Feb I was told that this enforcement came from House Leader Calandara. He reminded people about using debates, not political symbols, as a means for expressing opinions. Please explain @fordnation

Laura Stone

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#BREAKING : Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he doesn’t support the Speaker’s keffiyeh ban in the legislature and calls on him to reverse it #onpoli

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

1 year

Yesterday, I asked my first question to @fordnation . I worked with Olivia @sopenhamilton , @ajesusjoseph & Gessie Stearns to ask about the 22 houseless folks in #HamOnt who died in the last six months, & the need for more provincial funding to eradicate homelessness 1/

CBC Hamilton

@CBCHamilton

1 year

From June to November last year, 22 people, all men, died while experiencing homelessness in Hamilton. The average age among them was 43: #HamOnt

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

1 year

I forgot to share this until now...Last week there was a literal RACCOON inside a subway station in Toronto. Toronto is built different.

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@SarahJama_

6 months

About 200 students at Nora Henderson Secondary School in #HamOnt walked out of school just now in Solidarity with Palestine, calling for a ceasefire "As you gather here today, know that your anger and sadness is valid!" @sabreina_dahab Ward 2 Trustee

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

6 months

Reminder that this rally and march will be at 3 PM in #HamOnt today. See you there! #FreePalestine #CeasefireForGazaNOW

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

1 year

This is so incredibly violent. My heart breaks for the people of Palestine. The government of Isreal needs to be held accountable for its actions. Anyone who still questions that this is an apartheid state isn't paying attention.

Hadi Nasrallah

@HadiNasrallah

1 year

This is happening now in Jerusalem, Palestine. One of the holiest places in Islam is being savagely attacked by Israeli occupation forces. No sanctions. No ICC warrants.

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@SarahJama_

3 months

Show up tomorrow! All out for Rafah!

Toronto4Palestine

@Toronto4P

3 months

#T4P Join us tomorrow at 5:30 PM at the Israeli Zionist consulate for an Emergency action to defend Rafah, Gaza, & all Palestine from the Israeli Zionist genocidal operation. They’re targeting Rafah, home to 1.4 million, majority of whom were displaced from elsewhere in Gaza.

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

6 months

It's bad faith to conflate a response to a legal letter by my lawyers on the judicial review as "keeping the door open" re: my ejection from caucus. I agree we all have important work to do. I'm just asking for truth to be shared if I'm going to keep being brought up. 1/

Chantal McCollum

@ChantalMcCollum

6 months

. @SarahJama_ , I understand . @MaritStiles reached out to you this past Wed re removing censure and caucus' position on that, along with staff advice on moving forward. Staff reached out to you. They still await your response. 1/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

6 months

I'll be joining and speaking at this national @palyouthmvmt rally in Ottawa alongside a large contingent from #HamOnt . A truce that lasts a few days long isn't enough. #CeasefireNOW #FreePalestine

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

1 year

This change will lead to the deaths of sick and disabled people across Ontario. We need a government that governs with compassion and love, not contempt for people who don't have money to pay for healthcare. There is no reason for this much political violence.

Diana Chan McNally

@Diana_C_McNally

1 year

Horrifying: @fordnation 's Ministry of Health is ending renumeration for physicians who treat extremely vulnerable people who are uninsured, which includes undocumented and many unhoused people. This is telling physicians to treat people for free, or else don't treat them at all.

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1 year

Y'all these people laugh with their full chest when we ask in Question Period why someone who is dying with cancer has to pay $6K for surgery that could save their life because the public healthcare system is being gutted. The cons are gleeful about the harms they are causing

Ontario PC Press

@PCPressOffice

1 year

Incredible. The same NDP MPP who has called to abolish the police doesn't want more police officers in Ontario. She doesn't want people to be safe on our streets. She's content with the crime wave sweeping across the province. This is the NDP.

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

1 year

To everyone mad in the comments: 1) Your anti Black racism is showing. I'm the first Somali woman elected in Canada. There is nothing wrong with me reaching out to @IlhanMN 2) I have tons of meetings booked with local electeds as well. 3) I don't give in to bots or bullies.

Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

1 year

Anyone on this app know how to get in touch with @IlhanMN ? 👀👀 Asking for a friend (I'm the friend).

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

3 months

Hearing took place today on our censure fight-- or more accurately on the government's request to dismiss my request for a judicial review. Intervenors included @IndJewishVoices @cancivlib and others. We hear back in a few weeks on whether or not the judicial review will proceed.

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

5 months

Tonight I joined @IndJewishVoices in #HamOnt in celebration of the start of Hanukkah. Rabbi @Mivasair explained the origins of Hannukah, of resilient people who refused to give up against all odds, and a miracle candle that burned for eight days instead of one. 1/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

6 months

Reminder that our office opening is tomorrow ❤️❤️

Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

6 months

The Hamilton Centre Constituency Office is currently operating and available to support constituents! We're welcoming you into the space on November 14th at 9 AM to hear directly from us about next steps. 1/

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

1 year

Lots has happened this week, and I'll give a full roundup of it all tomorrow on socials. But I just wanted to say that I finally met my role model @IlhanMN 😭😭 We'll be collaborating on a virtual event at some point, as well as (hopefully) an in-person one. ✌🏿✌🏿

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Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

1 year

This is alarming. The number of people who will be harassed, assaulted, and wrongfully killed by police will only increase. Remember when D'Andre was killed by a rookie cop when he called police routinely for help? Since when is less training the answer?!

Colin D'Mello | Global News

@ColinDMello

1 year

NEW: Premier Doug Ford says the government will introduce new legislation that would “eliminate the post secondary education requirement to become a police officer” as the province tries to create a “pipeline” of police officers. #onpoli

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Sarah Jama

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This is unsurprising. This officer beat an Indigenous man up and still gets to keep his six figure salary. It's 2024 and we're still saying defund the police.

CBC Hamilton

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NEW: Brian Wren, the Hamilton police officer who assaulted an Indigenous man in a 'disturbing' act, will be demoted for one year before being reinstated: #HamOnt

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7 months

Oops spelled Palestine wrong in previous tweet*

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2 months

Today I voted against Ford's "Get it Done Act". This Act along with Bill 165 are nothing more than the latest attempts from Ford to enrich those who already have more than their fair share while ignoring the concerns of everyday Ontarians. 1/

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29 days

Late post but Eid Mubarak and Free Palestine y'all 💗💗

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6 months

Tonight my team and I were at the annual Sam Lawrence Dinner in #HamOnt , a labour fundraiser for the Worker's Arts and Heritage Centre @WAHC . Times have been dark lately, and it felt great to see so many friends and labour allies in person ❤️❤️ 1/

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In 2021 I was sad that my friends died, that people can't access food, that MAiD expanded, that tents are being torn down & saddened by our elected officials. This sadness led to my hospitalization in September. I'm not sad anymore. Instead I'm heading into 2022 *angry* as hell.

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2 years

I'm teaching a summer course at @McMasterU on Disability Justice in 2022, and currently building the syllabus from scratch. What are your favourite articles, books, movies and blog posts on the topic? Who should come in as guest speakers? ✨✨

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3 months

I'm very excited to go back to Queen's Park on February 20th, when the House is back in session! Here is my vision for Hamilton Centre for 2024. Strategic Priorities below 📣📣

Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

3 months

Thrilled to share our local and legislative priorities for Hamilton Centre in collaboration with so many wonderful organizations and changemakers. More at

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1 year

If elected, I will bring the community-building approach I’ve learned from my years of grassroots advocacy to Queen’s Park, so that ideas for how to better Hamilton are rooted in community & serve our community. Here are some of my priorities for the first 100 days in office 1/

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1 year

From gutting education system, healthcare system, uplifting greedy developers and landlords, to now cutting education and training requirements for police officers with guns, the conservatives are governing with the intention to harm.

Ontario PC Press

@PCPressOffice

1 year

Incredible. The same NDP MPP who has called to abolish the police doesn't want more police officers in Ontario. She doesn't want people to be safe on our streets. She's content with the crime wave sweeping across the province. This is the NDP.

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1 year

No other publicly funded municipal service is able to demand annual budget increases of this size with an already ballooned budget and a reserve that doesn't get returned. $12 million could fund: housing, food, mental health support, transportation & more.

Hamilton police want $12M more than last year's $183M budget | CBC News

Hamilton’s Police Services Board is asking the city for a $12-million increase to the police budget for 2023, up 6.71 per cent from what the city paid for policing in 2022.

www.cbc.ca

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1 year

Disabled people have seen this coming for yesrs. From MAID being offered in place of parole in provincial jails, to now encouraging the public to report on their disabled neighbours, the Ford Government continues to criminalize disability.

‘It’s Creepy’: Ontario Government Wants People To Send Tips About Social Assistance Recipients’...

Community advocates raise privacy concerns about Ontario’s so-called ‘welfare fraud’ tipline

pressprogress.ca

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6 months

I stand in solidarity with my sister HWDSB Trustee @sabreina_dahab and every person who has faced repercussions for supporting Palestinian human rights! #HamOnt

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5 months

Today I was the honoured to be the keynote speaker at the @cupeontario Human Rights Conference. I spoke about the @justiceforsoli inquest, the failures of every single sector to properly humanize disabled people, Muslims, workers and more in this country... 1/

CUPE Ontario

@CUPEOntario

5 months

Powerful morning at CUPE Ontario's Human Rights conference, "Empowering Our Voices, Advancing Our Rights." Thanks to all, incl @SarahJama_ , MPP for energizing and inspiring delegates. (Coming soon: photos from Monday's Racial Justice conference)

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2 years

"People are choosing [MAiD] because they can't get proper housing, can't get affordable housing, can't get food, where they're not getting enough social services, not enough nursing help," he told CTV News.

'I can't live that way': Montreal man seeking medically assisted death due to home care conditions

A 66-year-old Montreal man who is quadriplegic says he is seeking medical assistance in dying because changes to his home care services are causing him relentless pain and discomfort.

montreal.ctvnews.ca

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7 months

I heard many voices yesterday raising concerns about my post. I hear them - and above all, I understand the pain that many Jewish and Israeli Canadians, including my own constituents, must be feeling. I apologize.

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3 months

@sasa_ghada @MatthewGreenNDP Matthew is a brother to me. He's very effective in his role as an MP. We don't always do things the exact same way, but I've learned so much from him. Our offices are right next to each other's in Hamilton Centre and we collaborate a lot. He also just came back from Palestine.

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5 months

Happy Holidays y'all, from my chosen fam to yours ❤️❤️ Also #ceasefirenow 🇵🇸

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2 years

It's happening! I'm teaching Intro to Disability Justice @McMasterU this Spring (online). We'll be joined by @thellpsx @autistichoya @mssinenomine + many rad folks. To register, use the INSPIRE 3II3 code on Mosaic. To listen in without receiving credit 📧intersession @mcmaster .ca

Sarah Jama

@SarahJama_

2 years

I'm teaching a summer course at @McMasterU on Disability Justice in 2022, and currently building the syllabus from scratch. What are your favourite articles, books, movies and blog posts on the topic? Who should come in as guest speakers? ✨✨

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1 year

We have so many signs! Order one at and we'll deliver and install it for you once the election gets started. 💖💖

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1 month

Police should not have such an inflated budget that they then used to financially bully non profit organizations. Nothing @IsisIntrepid said was wrong or deserved a funding cut. Policing isn't philanthropic. Take away their excess. Give it to organizations that need funding.

CBC Hamilton

@CBCHamilton

1 month

Police group pulls fundraiser for YWCA Hamilton after activist makes critical remarks in gala speech

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3 months

What an amazing turnout this morning at the Bake Sale for Gaza! All proceeds from the sale go toward supporting Palestinian liberation. It's still running at the Hamilton Craft Studios until 2 PM. 🍉🍉 #HamOnt

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3 months

This just reads as a petty, reactive form of collective punishment against a people that are already starving without food, water, or shelter. I'm seriously trying to weigh in where useful, but as there are only a few of us Somalis elected in Canada, I could not hold my tongue 2/

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