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Freedom Fighter. Lawyer. Senator. Human. Committee for Jill P. Carter, Martin B. King, treasurer

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Senator Jill P. Carter
9 years
Political 'leaders' have absolute power to direct actions of our law enforcement officers but they must know the direction in which to lead
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
Congratulations to Colin Byrd and the residents of Greenbelt, MD! Colin was just elected mayor of Greenbelt. He is the youngest ever, 27 yrs of age! #marylandpolitics #newday
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Senator Jill P. Carter
2 years
Charging children as adults is barbaric.
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
Six years ago today, Freddie Gray died. His death, not his life, inspired an uprising across Baltimore. May his memory continue to inspire us to push polices, laws, and elected leadership to reverse the impact of historic and present injustice. #ripfreddiegray
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
For the many neighbors reaching out to help the families impacted by the gas explosion in NW Baltimore, Thank you! I’m advised that clothes, food and other essentials may be dropped off at Applebees (Reisterstown Plaza) and FEMA is supplying pallets of water. #inthistogether
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Senator Jill P. Carter
5 years
Dear Lord, hear our prayer. Our city has much to atone for. I understand that violence will prevail until we right our wrongs and lead with love. But, please save our babies until we get our priorities in order.
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FOX Baltimore
5 years
CHILD SHOT| Baltimore Police say the 2-year-old was shot in his stomach.
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
Today, I’m announcing my Exploratory Committee to continue the civil rights legacy of Maryland’s 7th Congressional District. I’ll be talking to my potential constituents about the issues. Reach out via DM if you’d like to support. Thank you! #CarterForCongress .
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
The images of police officers holding hands with, and kneeling before, protesters, is a powerfulimage for many. However, only when they hold hands with advocates in Annapolis to testify in favor of long overdue police reform legislation, will their symbolic gestures have impact.
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
I thank everyone that supported our campaign! Your enthusiasm & commitment was inspiring! Let’s congratulate the establishment for staying in the lead, continue to build and keep fighting for the people because our voices are needed. Much Love❤️ #stilljillonthehill
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
Imagine if MTA were free. No one should be arrested and held to see a commissioner for release for FTP (failure to pay). If riders could pay, they would. Another area where we can do better!
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
Thank you @MomsDemand your outpouring of support is a source of energy, strength & inspiration today as we seek to finalize #policereform #mdga21
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
We. Will. Override.
@GovLarryHogan
Governor Larry Hogan
3 years
In addition, I have vetoed legislation to legalize the possession and distribution of drug paraphernalia, as well as a measure that would make the parole process less accountable to the public. Today’s veto messages:
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Senator Jill P. Carter
2 years
Maryland incarcerates the highest number of Black men in the democratized world. “[SB0202] is a minor step in the process of criminal justice reforms that are needed and long overdue to fix this situation and right these wrongs”. We still got work to do.
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
Life is much easier for people that don’t GAF about injustice or systemic racism.
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Senator Jill P. Carter
1 year
‘I’ll never tell a lie. I'll never make a misleading statement. I'll never betray the confidence that any of you had in me. And I'll never avoid a controversial issue’. #JimmyCarter is #theGoldStandard in human beings
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
1) A real blow for the anti-racism movement. #Preakness should have partnered with black-owned restaurants, W Baltimore caterers, or at least restaurants that serve the whole city. I still #boycottAtlas
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 months
Eternal love and gratitude @marwilliamson thank you for standing, you are a lesson in courage. The world just hasn’t caught up with you yet❤️
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Senator Jill P. Carter
2 years
Today, we moved a bill forward in the senate that would prohibit anyone under 17 from marrying in Maryland for any reason, under any circumstance. We automatically charge children as adults as young as 14. Anyone else find this hypocrisy appalling? #marylandpolitics #carenotcages
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
The bill has been drafted in the senate. Let’s go! #repealLEOBR
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Ovetta Wiggins
4 years
Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones supports repeal of police officers bill of rights
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Senator Jill P. Carter
5 years
When @marwilliamson isn’t reduced to 30 sec soundbites, sandwiched between screamers, schemers and liars, her interviews reveal that she is the best person to lead America. Watch: Marianne Williamson: Peacebuilders Will Have a Seat At the Table of Power
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Senator Jill P. Carter
1 year
Today is my father’s Birthday. His name was Walter P. Carter. He gave his whole being to the cause of freedom. He had no fear b/c he wanted nothing for himself, only liberation for our people. #HappyBirthday #WalterPCarter #MLKofMaryland 🖤✊🏾❤️
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
It’s 11pm. Do. You know where your legislators are? Well, speaking only for the Senate of Maryland (not the house of delegates😂), we are on the floor in extensive police reform debate - again! #workingforMaryland
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Senator Jill P. Carter
9 months
MoCo requires rental units to have a/c. So should Baltimore City and the rest of Maryland! #wecandothis #Maryland
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David Hondowicz
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In Montgomery County, rental units must have a/c to keep them below 80 degrees between Jun. 1 - Sept. 30th. Call MC311 to file a complaint with House Code Enforcement. #heatwave
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
It’s going better than it was for a long while, but I’m still not quite getting the results I want. Still, too many important bills not passing. It seems every bill needs an entire movement behind it to get attention. #marylandpolitics #mdga21
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
I don't like the distinction: 'attorney' or 'public defender'. Public Defenders ARE attorneys that do sheroic work for little public or monetary reward They defend liberty & ensure constitutional protections & justice. #MDGA21 must pass #SB757 to give them #jobsecurity
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Senator Jill P. Carter
2 years
Transgender women are women. Transgender men are men. It shouldn’t be controversial
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
1) Honoring #LawDay this photo is from one of the happiest days of my life - the day I was admitted to the #MarylandBar I was truly over the moon! #blackwomenlawyers #womenlawyers #barredandbeautiful
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
I realize I’ve been fighting for #policereform (since long before it was popular) not only for the victims and prospective victims of police abuse, but for myself. So, I can rationalize being an American citizen. This fight is for justice but it is also deeply personal.
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
1) #Maryland has no epidemic of coerced teen marriages. We do have an unjust law that automatically charges teens as adults amid 33 types accusations. Cherry-picking some children to treat as children & under only ‘feel good’ circumstances is political hypocrisy. Consider this..
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Senator Jill P. Carter
7 months
What if Nina Turner ran on a ticket with Marianne Williamson? Would that shake things up?!
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
Two real civil rights legends - Rev. C.T. Vivian and Rep. John Lewis - gone on the same day. When great ones die, it feels like a mountain that covered us has fallen. Two most pious mountains collapsed today.
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Senator Jill P. Carter
2 years
The past two days have seen historic strides for Maryland’s children. We are so many steps closer to creating a culture of justice and fairness for all Marylanders— customs that are long past due. Tonight we proclaimed that “Children are Children”. #carenotcages
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
Among @GovLarryHogan vetoes was @DavidMoon2014 and my bill to decriminalize paraphernalia. It was a step towards treating addiction as the public health crisis it is. This veto is not only misguided & sad, it further compromises public safety. #vetooverride
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
“We have to start with a full repeal of the LEOBR. Police officers should not have special rights; they should have the same rights as the people they serve.”
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Senator Jill P. Carter
5 years
The students & protesters @TheGarlandSitIn have set a high bar for humanity. Their sacrifice, commitment, courage, and compassion is exemplary #istandwiththegarlandsitin This is what #love looks like #Baltimore
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
Our campaign has attracted amazing supporters! This is why we really won if you look at these numbers: Higginbotham $615,000 Mfume $265,000 Rockeymore-Cummings $208,000 Rabb $217,273 *Carter* $54,219 Less money, more heart 💜 #Jillonthehill
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Senator Jill P. Carter
5 years
I am a student who was profiled by Johns Hopkins security and fear it will happen with private police as well - Baltimore Sun
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
I know there are lots of scared sexual harassers, predators, and abusers tonight…. Be afraid. Be very afraid. #timesup
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
A Zoom Thanksgiving is better than an ICU Christmas! #staysafe fam #lovefromadistance
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
Countless people of color have been convicted and incarcerated due to the criminalization of marijuana. We must repair the damage perpetuated by the fake “War on Drugs”.
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Senator Jill P. Carter
5 years
Now that most of us have watched #WhenTheySeeUs , some of us retraumatized, who’s on board to strategize on real juvenile & criminal criminal justice reforms in #Maryland to create a fairer system? #letsgotowork
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
SCOTUS is officially trash. #AmyConeyBarrett is trash. The Senators that voted to confirm her are trash. ... #PackTheCourt #nochoice now
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
Baltimore City has 125,000 rental units but 140,000 evictions filed each yr. per @BrianFrosh #raisethefilingfee which is inly $15🤨
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
We’ve been here before. Even after the 2015 workgroup, critical law enforcement reform legislation has repeatedly stalled. Let’s quickly move from incessant discussion to passing bills into law.
@lukebroadwater
Luke Broadwater☀️
4 years
“Policing in America is broken,” @SpeakerAJones says in announcing the formation of a state legislative police accountablility workgroup
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
Still waiting for those results in the Baltimore mayor’s race...
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Senator Jill P. Carter
5 years
Blatant Inequity! The State of #Maryland carved out approx $12 mil to repair flood damage in Ellicott City but @GovLarryHogan has decided to withhold a mere $600k to repair flood damage in Southwest #Baltimore #Beechfield #Irvington #Upton
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
Here we go again! 4th or 5th voting session on sb627 #LEOBRRepeal - all my amendments have been adopted and I fear many now being offered seek to restore the current LEOBR. #MDGA21
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
'Completely inadequate and meaningless', Walter Carter, said. The board's curtailed authority will keep police who are guilty from really being examined by the public.' In 1965, police brutality had civil rights leaders to demanding civilian oversight... #DejaVu #mdga21
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Senator Jill P. Carter
5 years
I’m disappointed that Governor Hogan vetoed our #BantheBox bill today. #Maryland has 10,000 people returning to society from incarceration each, almost half remain unemployed after 3 yrs. It’s irresponsible to do nothing. #mdpolitics
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
Congratulations to the United States Attorney for Maryland @erekbarron also I ❤️this photo b/c it’s a law firm of my dreams w/ @Smith4Delegate and @CharlesSydnor3d #blacklawyersthatlegislate
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Senator Jill P. Carter
9 months
A possibility of up to 10 yr in adult system, likely to include parole & good time which could be about 1/3. VS a potential 6 yrs juvenile court jurisdiction including age appropriate programs, education, treatment, rehabilitative services. What has been gained here for anyone?
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Senator Jill P. Carter
7 months
1) Fam, if you see my name thrown around a so-called news story but the one person that hasn’t been interviewed is me, it’s bs. @FOXBaltimore has recently featured two misleading stories about non-existent legislation. They interview other people to argue against it but not me.
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
Someone asked me yesterday how I thought our nation would come out of #covi19 My response: I think we will do as we have always done. The rich will be ok, the poor will be damned. The difference lies in who we elect to office.
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
#policereform is our job & it’s overdue. It’s not a competition b/w the Senate & House. Our mutual responsibility is to pass the strongest, most meaningful, laws to create accountability, transparency & systemic reform #forthepeople #weowethem #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #MDGA21
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Senator Jill P. Carter
2 years
Just whatever you do, don’t vote for Thiru 🫣
@LeeOSanderlin
Lee Sanderlin
2 years
New: Baltimore State's Attorney candidate Thiru Vignarajah abused, harassed his subordinates for years, according to 15 people. But, nearly everyone interviewed said one person was especially subject to his erratic behavior: Katie Dorian.
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
The “War on Drugs” did not work. We need a new approach - one that prioritizes treatment, not prosecution. Substance abuse is a public health issue and its decriminalization would save lives.
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Senator Jill P. Carter
5 years
Wrong again! I’m a human being and I live here in @RepCummings district because I want to. #7thcongressionaldistrict
@realDonaldTrump
Donald J. Trump
5 years
Why is so much money sent to the Elijah Cummings district when it is considered the worst run and most dangerous anywhere in the United States. No human being would want to live there. Where is all this money going? How much is stolen? Investigate this corrupt mess immediately!
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Senator Jill P. Carter
9 years
Some of my fellow legislators have chastised me for appealing to the people. They say it's politically disloyal. Really? #thePeoplePutUsHere
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
Congrats to @baltimoresun which owes a debt of gratitude to stellar reporter @lukebroadwater
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Sun Latest News
4 years
Baltimore Sun wins Pulitzer Prize for coverage of Mayor Catherine Pugh’s ‘Healthy Holly’ book scandal
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Senator Jill P. Carter
5 years
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Senator Jill P. Carter
9 months
What if children graduated high school understanding politics & government? What if children were taught anger-management & non-violent coping skills in school? What if all children were literate & highly functional upon leaving school?…The schools could change the trajectory 💯
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
Another stark difference between us. I wholeheartedly endorse @ElectRyanDorsey
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Senator Jill P. Carter
5 years
Exciting! @marwilliamson will be on the #DemocraticDebate stage w/these other candidates June 27! If you’ve never seen me ride this hard for a candidate it’s b/c no one has EVER b4 represented my heart, mind & political views. #Marianne2020 #jointheevolution #politicsofLove
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Senator Jill P. Carter
5 years
This is a what a leader looks like👇🏽watch & learn
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brandon soderberg
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Press conference from the JHU Sit-In
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
When is a good time to talk about guns and the bassackwards ways we seek to curtail gun violence?
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3 years
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
The Sun published an opinion today from someone calling themselves E. Anderson of Parkville. The writer, cloaked in anonymity proclaimed: ‘Jill Carter is not her father’s daughter!’ E, if you are an actual person, are an expert on my dad, or have DNA results, plz call me!
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
Wow! Imagine if the Baltimore Sun Editorial Board had spoken before the fateful vote was taken. Hopkins police force ‘pause’ signals that safety was never a key consideration | COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
Today, during a presentation to the judicial conference, I heard an astounding figure I cannot release from my brain. According to @mda2j Black Women in #Maryland are victimized with #eviction at a disparate rate of 296% more than white men. 296% 296% 296% 296% 296% 296% 296%
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
This woman right here! Smart, committed, fierce, detail oriented - leader on justice policy. Wherever you are, for whomever you advocate, they are lucky! @toni_holness is #TheTruth #irreplaceable @ACLU_MD
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Senator Jill P. Carter
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Thank you everyone that helped move us to victory! I’m eternally grateful for your love and support! We are going to maximize this opportunity to serve in the Maryland State Senate - working together to create...
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
Happy Birthday to the original abolitionist, freedom fighter, liberator, greatest #Marylander Thee One & Only #HarrietTubman
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Senator Jill P. Carter
2 years
Questions: Who among them has credibility on bridging racial inequities or wealth gaps? Why is the effort being driven by rich folks? Why such an organized, well-funded effort now? Where’ve they been on policies that created our current condition? What’s the actual plan?
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Senator Jill P. Carter
5 years
Is there really any issue greater than #reparations on America? Or any candidate with a more comprehensive understanding or authenticity than @marwilliamson . Sorry, but all the others that have done and said nothing until she made it a platform issue can just go.
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
To all #policereform advocates: Before any of us, there was Sgt. Louis H. Hopson, Jr. He was a whistleblower. Fired & rehired 3x. His life’s work was to restore integrity & end racism in BPD. He died yesterday. We’ve lost a leader & friend. #ripHopp
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Senator Jill P. Carter
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Labor Day is is a somewhat sanitized recognition of the struggle for worker’s rights. #MAYDAY honors the radical defiance of 300,000+ workers protesting capitalists in solidarity. Celebrate #InternationalWorkersDay #workersolidarity 🦾
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Senator Jill P. Carter
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@daveweigel I’m for @marwilliamson . I’mbanking on her rising after the debates which she will own! #Marianne2020 #APoliticsOfLove
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
At 11:43 pm 3/16/20, The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future #Kirwan passes!
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Senator Jill P. Carter
2 years
Juvenile justice reform is years in the making. This isn’t something we woke up one morning and decided to do. Treating children as children is long past due.
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
The outpouring of love for the families impacted by the gas explosion yesterday has been phenomenal! ...that said, the Red Cross is asking that no more clothing be dropped off until further arrangements are made to receive it. Thank you!
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Senator Jill P. Carter
2 years
Maryland ranks lower than some of the most conservative states in the treatment of our kids and effectiveness of the juvenile justice system. We can fix this catastrophe, we just have to have the gumption to do it.
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Senator Jill P. Carter
8 months
What does it say about a police or prosecutor that would seek to subject a child to a custodial interrogation without being morally certain the child understands the rights guaranteed them by the constitution?
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Senator Jill P. Carter
9 months
It’s time for us to reassess the efficacy of the Non-Profit Industrial Complex where too much money goes to pay high salaries, too little change is made, and society sees too little benefit! We’d do better better cutting out the emissary & giving directly to those in need.
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Senator Jill P. Carter
2 years
If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality. #BishopDesmondTutu #RestInGlory
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
City residents calling into Taxpayers night have made my entire life tonight! Thank you #Baltimoretaxpayers . This was a much needed reminder why I LOVE my city. It’s the people. Hard-hitting, straightforward, courageous, committed. All say #DefundThePolice dammit!
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
Today fb reminded that in 2012, we passed a law requiring police to notify parents when children r taken into custody & charged. In 2021, it’s past time to require children have lawyers during custodial interrogation. MD MUST Pass the #ChildInterrogationAct sb136/hb315 @mdga21
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Senator Jill P. Carter
5 years
#NewProfilePic #Westerndove @WesternHS1844 Fam, my portrait is actually displayed in the front hallway entrance at my alma mater(along with other distinguished alumni). I find this incredible! I mean like really unbelievable!
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Senator Jill P. Carter
6 years
The Sun editorial board defends the status quo, which is contrary to the will and interest of the people. No surprise the paper endorsed O’Malley’s son in law - who has zero record of advocacy - over me. I remember they defended MOM’s policing strategy too🤔 #vote #jillpcarter
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Senator Jill P. Carter
4 years
City Council President Brandon Scott wins Baltimore’s Democratic primary for mayor - Baltimore Sun
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Senator Jill P. Carter
3 years
Good Morning Beloveds! Do you know what today is? It’s ma bearthday! Please help me celebrate with a small donation to my re-election campaign & join my virtual party at 6pm! Please & Thanks❤️!
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