Cori Bush : (10)

" The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis’s Head Start Program provides child development and comprehensive wellness services in a safe and nurturing environment. The program is a pillar of our community in Missouri’s First District. " - Cori Bush

" Freedom is not simply intended to mean freedom from enslavement. Freedom is an affirmative goal, it is one that promises liberation, safety, and peace of mind. It is the promise of a full, prosperous, and joyous life. " - Cori Bush

" St. Louis and communities across the nation need the Green New Deal for Cities. " - Cori Bush

" The Violence Against Women Act is personal to me because I know the programs and services it funds are lifesaving. " - Cori Bush

" The death penalty is an inhumane punishment that disproportionately violates the human rights of Black, brown, indigenous, and other marginalized people. " - Cori Bush

" Many unhoused people work full time but earn starvation, unlivable wages. Some struggle to access mental health services or substance use treatment, making earning a consistent and stable wage nearly impossible. " - Cori Bush

" A descendant of enslaved people, George Floyd was born with generational trauma in his DNA and denied the generational wealth that belonged to his family. " - Cori Bush

" I dreamed of being a nurse because I wanted to tangibly help the people I saw every day. " - Cori Bush

" I believe that nothing stops a bullet like opportunity. " - Cori Bush

" Leading from a place of hate only fuels hateful and violent acts across our country. " - Cori Bush