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Cori Bush urges action on human rights and announces farewell address

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Cori Bush U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 1st district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Cori Bush U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 1st district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Cori Bush, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Missouri's 1st district, has been active on social media addressing various issues. Her recent tweets cover topics ranging from human rights advocacy to political pardons and her upcoming farewell address.

On December 10, 2024, Congresswoman Cori Bush highlighted Human Rights Day in a tweet, urging President Biden to take action regarding the federal death penalty. She expressed support for commuting all federal death row sentences alongside fellow advocate Rep. Ayanna Pressley. "The only time better than yesterday is today. This #HumanRightsDay, @POTUS can still fulfill his promise to end the federal death penalty. Proud to stand with @RepPressley & advocates to urge @POTUS to commute all federal death row sentences."

In another tweet posted on December 11, 2024, Bush called for clemency for Steven Donziger, an environmental lawyer involved in a long-running legal battle with Chevron Corporation. "Pardon Steven Donziger."

Bush announced her farewell address on December 12, 2024, marking the end of her historic term in office representing St. Louis in Congress. She invited followers to tune into her speech via a shared link. "St. Louis, we're rising on the House Floor today, just as we have many times before during our historic term, to give my Farewell Address."

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