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Jillian Gilchrest

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Raising women up, championing public policy, bringing folks together. Candidate for U.S. Congress & State Representative in CT. #socialworker #feminist

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Women’s History Month is a dedicated month to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to U.S. history.

What women will you celebrate? #womenshistorymonth #womenleadingchange #womenwednesday

06.03.2026 22:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump Ousts Kristi Noem from DHS β€” The Wall Street Journal The Homeland Security secretary’s combative Senate hearing this week was a key factor, advisers say

Corruption and cruelty. That’s the Trump Administration. One down… who’s next?

05.03.2026 20:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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March is Social Work Appreciation Month! Today, we recognize Shannon Lane! Shannon is the new Director of the Nancy A. Humphries Institute for Political Social Work at the UConn School of Social Work. #CongressNeedsASocialWorker #socialworkappreciationmonth #socialwork #politicalsocialwork

05.03.2026 16:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Workers at top 20 US low-wage firms rely on public assistance, report says Exclusive: study finds workers at 20 S&P 500 firms rely on Medicaid and Snap as CEO pay and buybacks soar

The U.S. taxpayer shouldn’t be paying for the healthcare and food of Walmart workers while their CEO makes millions. Rather than spend their profits on stock buy backs, Congress should require these companies to pay a living wage.

Check out my platform! voteforjillian.com/economic-equ...

05.03.2026 12:04 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran is impacting home energy costs in CT The conflict has caused a double digit increase in oil costs over recent days. The increase in oil costs is particularly damaging to low income families who rely on assistance programs to stay warm.

As expected, Trump’s war in Iran is already increasing oil prices and negatively impacting household budgets.

β€œThe emergency fund was set aside for this very instance when the federal government makes a decision that then negatively impacts the state of Connecticut,” Gilchrest said.

04.03.2026 23:59 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Asking questions and challenging systemic barriers… skills that social workers bring to policy making. #CongressNeedsASocialWorker #WhyIRun #socialwork #socialworkappreciationmonth ./67

04.03.2026 18:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us! #endo #endometriosisawarenessmonth #endometriosis

04.03.2026 16:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Military Leaders Say Iran War Is So Trump Can Bring About β€œArmageddon” Troops have logged more than 110 complaints about such comments with the Military Religious Freedom Foundation.

Insanity is a commander opening up a combat readiness status briefing by saying, β€˜President Trump has been anointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran to cause Armageddon and mark his return to Earth.’

Maybe we shouldn’t have Pete Hegseth, a Christian Nationalist, as Defense Secretary.

03.03.2026 20:12 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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1.3K views Β· 38 reactions | This video is hard to watch but needs to be heard. A 65 year old, legally blind woman, on disability lost 28 pounds this year. Not by choice. Not for health. Because she ... This video is hard to watch but needs to be heard. A 65 year old, legally blind woman, on disability lost 28 pounds this year. Not by choice. Not for health. Because she cannot afford to eat. She.....

People should not be starving in the U.S. We have the ability to ensure everyone has the food they need. It is a matter of priorities and will. Check out my policy platform: Lowering the Cost of Food and Ending Hunger in America. #hunger #food

voteforjillian.com/ending-hunge...

03.03.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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March is #endometriosisawarenessmonth and in Connecticut we are celebrating our work and pushing for more! #endometriosis #endo #womenshistorymonth #womenshealth

03.03.2026 10:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
SWLE Project – Bridging Communities Since 2020

Check out swleproject.com They’re doing some pretty impressive work!

01.03.2026 23:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
SWLE Project – Bridging Communities Since 2020

Check out swleproject.com They’re doing some pretty impressive work in this space.

01.03.2026 23:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Getting pretty sick of asking, where is Congress? Bombing Iran from Mar-a-Lago… can we impeach him now? #congress #iran #impeach #humanrights @citizensimpeachment.com

01.03.2026 23:13 πŸ‘ 51 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 2

Let me guess, wealthy people who moved to Dubai to avoid paying taxes now want the countries they moved from to protect them?

01.03.2026 12:16 πŸ‘ 16294 πŸ” 3851 πŸ’¬ 548 πŸ“Œ 181
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Austin bar shooting leaves three people dead and 14 wounded, police say Police confronted man with gun at popular beer garden and then β€˜returned fire, killing the suspect’

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As of Sunday, there had been more than 50 mass shootings in the US, according to the nonpartisan Gun Violence Archive defining such cases as ones in which 4 or more victims are wounded/killed. Let’s hold gun manufacturers financially accountable for gun violence

01.03.2026 15:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We have the tools… we just need the will. Social work law enforcement is a way to ensure the right people respond to a mental health crisis. I’m so sorry to the people of Hartford. We can and must do better to treat everyone with the humanity they deserve. #blacklivesmatter #mentalhealth #racism

01.03.2026 00:25 πŸ‘ 291 πŸ” 64 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 2
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28.02.2026 20:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Today’s tragedy did not have to happen. Government must do more to invest in our communities.

28.02.2026 02:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It is outrageous that in 2026 this is how law enforcement are responding to a call to assist someone in obvious need of mental health support. We can do better by those struggling, by their families, and by our law enforcement with training and programs like Social Work Law Enforcement.

28.02.2026 02:15 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

In the last month, Hartford police have responded to two mental health calls with gunfire. Today’s incident in Blue Hillsβ€”caught on video, is beyond difficult to watch. My heart breaks for those present and those impacted, and I will keep those who were shot in my thoughts.

28.02.2026 02:15 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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And some days… you have to take the new pup to the vet. #lilly #boxer #friyay

27.02.2026 18:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just did. Sorry this harassment continues.

27.02.2026 12:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kansas revokes driver’s licenses from trans residents in latest assault on rights Law demanding IDs match β€˜sex at birth’ also includes bathroom ban provision for trans people in public buildings

The Republican party’s obsession with transgender individuals is bizarre and dangerous. Let people live their best lives, safely and free from government sponsored harassment.

27.02.2026 12:06 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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My 27 town tour across Connecticut’s 1st Congressional district, meeting with Democratic Town Committees, continued this week in Newington (virtual due to snow), Windsor Locks, and South Windsor! #campaign #congress #democraticprimary

27.02.2026 03:44 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This Administration is a nightmare for women.

26.02.2026 03:33 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Age is more than a number… #challenger #democraticprimary #congress #connecticut @citizensimpeachment.com

25.02.2026 19:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I unfortunately just saw the RFK Jr. / Kid Rock video. So confused. Is that an official HHS video? If so, why? What’s happening?

24.02.2026 03:33 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Love this guy.

24.02.2026 01:58 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I want profit out of healthcare. We have the power to elect people to Congress who will vote in our best interest, not their own. #healthcare #universalhealthcare #congressneedsasocialworker #congress #greenland voteforjillian.com

23.02.2026 20:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My friend died at age 26 from anaplastic astrocytoma grade 3 brain cancer. She, and everyone else with a terminal illness, should have this choice. @compassionandchoices #aidindying #deathwithdignity #terminalillness #youngadultcancer #cancer

20.02.2026 15:29 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0