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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 20h

No reasonable law enforcement agency would ever fire a hail of bullets into a car that presents no safety threat … with a five-year-old in the backseat. We need an independent investigation. We need Oscar to be released from custody immediately. And we need ICE to get the hell out of our city.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Yesterday afternoon, ICE agents — who did not present a warrant, and who appear to have been disguised as construction workers — fired 7 shots into a car with a 5-year-old child, hitting Oscar Belgal in the neck.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

At the stunning new campus of the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, their Music Therapy Institute will help thousands of students like Amoako Bouiache — including people on the autism spectrum, neurodivergent young people, D75 students, and more...

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Tonight we read the heartrending words of those who lost Israeli loved ones on Oct 7th — and Palestinian loved ones in the three years since. We said kaddish for all of them. We refused to compromise on anyone’s humanity. No amount of shouting stopped us. May their memory be for a blessing.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Important testimony by @aaldef.bsky.social @legaldefensefund.bsky.social & @wedefendthevote.org on what we can do to protect everyone’s right to vote in the wake of Trump’s attacks on our most fundamental democratic right.

Leaders from Defend the Vote, AALDEF, and NAACP Legal Defense Fund testifying at the hearing.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

This morning I attended a hearing in Queens held by my future House colleagues — Ranking Members @morelle.house.gov & @meeks.house.gov & Members @meng.house.gov & @reppaultonko.bsky.social — on election security & voting rights.

Members of Congress and organizational leaders hosting a press conference about the hearing.

The panel of Congressmembers at the hearing.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

You don’t have to be a former City Comptroller to know it’s a corrupt, hideous idea for Trump’s SEC to roll back “pay-to-play” regulations that prohibit investors from bribing State Treasurers and other public pension fiduciaries with campaign contributions.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Beautiful day in Bethlehem, PA listening to voters and making the case for Bob Brooks. Had good, candid conversations at the doors. People are frustrated — with skyrocketing costs & corruption, but also with both parties & most politicians.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Sukkot commands us to welcome guests and to find joy together. You never know when strangers might turn out to be angels. It was an honor to welcome @mayor.nyc.gov — and some very special ushpizin (exalted guests) — to our sukkah this week.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What a delight to meet Minnesota’s next great U.S. Senator @peggyflanagan.bsky.social!

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The choice for a safer New York is very clear: Kathy Hochul & Adrienne Adams are on the side of fewer guns on our streets, and more harmony between New York’s communities.

Standing with colleagues and local leaders at a press conference to oppose Bruce Blakeman.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

You might not have MO-2 on your congressional district radar screen. But you should! (even if you weren’t born there ;-)

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Meanwhile, they’ve taken another step in their depraved effort to deny unaccompanied kids seeking asylum (or Special Immigrant Juvenile Status) even the most basic opportunity to explain why they fear deportation.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

TOMORROW: Join @swingleft.bsky.social and me for an organizing session to gear up for our canvassing work over the next 5 weeks. I'm rolling up my sleeves to knock doors in swing districts to help win the midterms. Are you?? If the answer is yes, join us tomorrow.

Win the Midterms Meetup with Brad Lander & Ground Truth. Sunday September 27, 3pm. First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Grateful to Ezra Friedlander for our annual mini-minhag of going together to get the lulav & etrog for our sukkah!

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We say no to Israel’s ongoing destruction of Gaza, no to settler violence, no to human-made famine, no to U.S. tax dollars bombing entire families, and no to Netanyahu.

Standing with a group of protesters holding up signs condemning Netanyahu.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

War criminals are not welcome in New York City. I stood alongside a diverse set of Jewish New Yorkers and allies — at several protests today organized by @jvp.bsky.social, by @truahrabbis.bsky.social & @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social, and by Israelis for Peace.

Standing with a large group of demonstrators to protest Netanyahu

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Celebrating Climate Week with a new earth-friendly endorsement! Thanks to @lcv.org for your support. Now isn't the time for folding to big polluters or their corporate fossil fuel cronies in Washington. This moment demands we fight fervently for a cleaner, greener, affordable future.

LCV Action Fund endorses Brad Lander for Congress

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I'm excited to partner with @swingleft.bsky.social's Ground Truth canvass program this fall! Their organizing program will help us take back the House — and keep building deeper relationships with voters for the longer-term change we need.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Kash Patel menacingly testified this week that he’s gearing up to send FBI agents to polling sites this fall to 𝗆̶𝗈̶𝗇̶𝗂̶𝗍̶𝗈̶𝗋̶ intimidate voters. Thankfully @handsoffnyc.bsky.social and Indivisible BK are out recruiting & training people to protect the vote. Join them: handsoffnyc.com/vote

Standing with Indivisible and Hands Off organizers holding signs about voting.

A piece of literature encouraging people to exercise their voting rights.

Literature and a button encouraging people to vote.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Great to join @wellmanformo.bsky.social to knock doors yesterday! Fred Wellman has spent his life answering the call to serve. Now, he’s running to serve MO-2, the district where I grew up, and where my parents still live.

Standing with Fred and a group of canvassers.

Taking a selfie with Fred and two canvassers.

Walking up a driveway to canvass with Fred.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I've long been an ally of @1199seiu.org and its mighty members, who serve as frontline caregivers all across NYC's healthcare system.

1199 SEIU endorses Brad Lander for Congress

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I will not stop speaking out against the Trump administration’s egregious abuse of immigrant children.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Tikhle shanah v'killeloteha, tahel shanah uvirkhoteha! Let the old year and its curses begone! Let the new year and its blessing begin! I’m spending the holiday in St. Louis with my parents. It’s a profound blessing to celebrate with them.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

New merch in our merch store! Head on over to store.landerfornyc.com to check it out. Shirts, stickers, hats & a tote bag that of course features the best torch on the planet.

A graphic featuring campaign t-shirts, stickers, a hat and a tote bag.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

An honor to earn the endorsement of @afacwa.org and @flyingwithsara.bsky.social. I'll always have the backs of workers, whether in the streets or in the skies! (1/3)

Association of Flight Attendants-CWA endorses Brad Lander for Congress

"Brad Lander stood with Flight Attendants before we ever asked," said Sara Nelson, President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. "That’s what he does - show up for people. Every. Single. Time. As New York Comptroller, he found creative ways to strengthen workers' power and better our lives. We are proud to endorse Brad Lander for Congress and we can’t wait to work with him in Washington."

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I want to address what happened over the weekend outside Madison Square Garden. A few loud numbskulls must not deter us from building multi-faith, multi-racial coalitions for justice.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Plus, it was fun to take a whack at the pinata! I’m ready to fight alongside CAAAV to deliver for working-class families – in the Asian-American communities of NY-10 and beyond.

Taking a whack at the "Freeze the Rent" pinata box.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Thanks CAAAV for inviting me to the Chinatown Tenants Union Summer Celebration today. It was great to join tenant leaders, workers, seniors, and especially young people who fought hard for the rent freeze.

Standing for a photo with the large group of tenant leaders, workers, seniors, and young people assembled.

Organizers in CAAAV shirts speaking to the crowd. A pinata box that reads "Freeze the Rent" is held up.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The members of TWU Local 100 keep New Yorkers moving on our subways and buses every single day. Our city would come to a standstill if not for their essential labor. Thankful to have their support. (1/2)

Transport Workers Union Local 100 endorses Brad Lander for Congress

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Grateful to earn the endorsement of NYHTC. NYC’s hotel workers are indispensable to our city’s first-rate tourism industry. And HTC is indispensable to helping them win lives of dignity and to afford this expensive city. (1/2)

Hotel and Gaming Trades Council endorses Brad Lander for Congress

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Americans are fed up with a system in which oligarchs and corporations funnel money to politicians in both parties & wealthy special interests drown out the voice of the people. (1/4)

End Citizens United endorses Brad Lander for Congress

“Brad Lander is a proven leader who understands the struggles and barriers working families are facing,” said End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller. “He’s running his campaign the right way by rejecting corporate PAC money and making it clear that his votes are not for sale. With the costs for everyday necessities going up by the day, he’ll bring a determination to crack down on the corrupt special interests that are fueling this affordability crisis. We are proud to endorse Brad and look forward to helping him win.”

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

40 kids, separated from their parents, and held in detention by our government, despite committing no crimes. Those were the cases I sat in on today in immigration court. (1/2)

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Rodneyse Bichotte’s corrupt effort to cling to power as chair of the Brooklyn Democratic Party is rightly stirring outrage across the spectrum of Democratic leaders. (1/3)

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Every day is a good day to stand with @nynurses.bsky.social! The nurses at NY Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital are organizing for a fair contract that addresses staffing needs (especially in the post-partum unit), pay, and workplace safety. (1/3)

Standing with nurses and allies outside the Liberty game.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Major congratulations to @abdulelsayed.bsky.social, @donavanmckinney.bsky.social & @wewill2026.bsky.social for their victories in Michigan. Proud to support them. (1/4)

Congratulations Abdul El-Sayed, Donavan McKinney and Will Lawrence. Big victories in Michigan!

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The Trump administration has now canceled the contract that provided legal services for unaccompanied immigrant kids. That means thousands of children across the country, including hundreds being held in detention, are losing access to government-provided legal representation. (1/5)

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Proud to stand with these three Michigan champions for a politics of solidarity that focuses relentlessly on the needs of working people. All three of them are hustling to turn out voters until the minute polls close tomorrow. (1/3)

Go Vote, Michigan. Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate. Will Lawrence for U.S. House (MI-07). Donavan McKinney for U.S. House (MI-13). Vote Tuesday, August 4!

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

The NYC ICE Hotline remains a vital resource. Call or text 229-304-8720 ASAP if you see ICE in your neighborhood. (3/3)

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Thursday night at the NY Dems coordinated campaign office opening in Brooklyn. Fun fact: this was the campaign HQ for my primary campaign! (1/2)

Speaking before the group of volunteers. Hochul-Adams and NY Dems placards are on the wall.

Standing with the group of volunteers and elected leaders assembled.

Standing with Lincoln Restler, Crystal Hudson, Jo Anne Simon, Bobby Carroll, and Chris McCreight.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A real honor to earn the support of @giffords.org. If there's anyone who embodies the spirit of courage and resilience, it's @gabbygiffords.bsky.social. I'll go to Congress striving to follow her example as a tenacious gun safety champion. (1/2)

Giffords PAC endorses Brad Lander for Congress.

Quote from Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords:
“I have no doubt that Brad Lander is the leader we need in Congress at this critical moment. With Donald Trump catering to gun lobby donors and unravelling critical gun safety protections, it is more important than ever that New York sends a fighter like Brad to Washington. Every New Yorker deserves to feel safe in their homes, neighborhoods, and schools — and Brad is a strong advocate who is committed to pushing for the lifesaving legislation we deserve. In this fight for safety and security, I know Brad Lander is the person we need leading the charge and am proud to endorse him in this race.”

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Spent the weekend with union members (including some cool librarians organizing in Denver), community groups, immigrant leaders, student organizers & progressive elected officials at the @caworkingfamilies.bsky.social and @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social state conventions this weekend. (1/3)

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I’m in LA this weekend for the California @workingfamilies.org Convention, where I was thrilled to meet Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social. (1/3)

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

The Army Corps of Engineers was created in 1775, so it’s been building infrastructure to protect us for longer than we’ve been a nation. And they’ve got a long & deep history in NYC, including critical work after 9/11. (1/4)

Speaking at the rally alongside a large group of IFPTE Local 98 members. On the podium is a sign that reads "Keep the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in NYC"

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Thanks to the hundreds of volunteers & neighbors who planted & painted the grounds of NYCHA LES II yesterday, as part of the “She Builds” 10th Annual event with Rebuilding Together NYC. Great to be a part of the deep history of tending community gardens on the Lower East Side.

Digging in a community garden alongside a large group of volunteers.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

One month ago, the voters of NY-10 made me the Democratic nominee for Congress. I remain profoundly grateful to our incredible team and supporters, humbled by the faith New Yorkers have placed in me, and – most of all – energized for the urgent fights ahead. (1/3)

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

They just so desperately want to control women’s bodies & life choices.

Screenshot from a New York Times article: "The new criteria say that grant recipients must teach abstinence as the only means to prevent teen pregnancy. Courses must stress the importance of marriage and procreation and instruct young people how to safeguard their fertility. They make scant reference to preventing sexually transmitted infections and virtually none to lesbian, gay and transgender sexuality."

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Music from Attacca Quartet reminded thousands of us anew why we love this place so much. (2/2)

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

If you were worried that New Yorkers wouldn’t know what to do with themselves after the end of the remarkable Knicks/World Cup run … you needn’t have worried! Thanks @brooklynbotanic.bsky.social for last night’s ethereal soundbath in the Cherry Esplanade (1/2)

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