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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

AOC is an incredible talent. At 28 she beat a 10-term establishment Dem by 13 points. Underestimate her at your peril. What she lacks right now, she can learn. What she has right now, can’t be bought by others. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/u...

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Will Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Run for President in 2028? Here’s What She Said.

In a wide-ranging interview, the New York congresswoman offered her most detailed insight yet into how she is thinking about a possible presidential run.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

“It’s always been dangerous to do the kind of work that our civic and elected officials do, but I think the climate is more heightened,” said Jess O’Connell, co-founder of the Democracy Security Project. The nonprofit has worked with hundreds of clients…providing safety training and tools.”

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Is U.S. political violence still getting worse?

One year after Charlie Kirk’s death, elected officials still endure political threats

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Everybody has a right to be & feel safe everyday, not just Election Day. Maju Varghese and I founded the Democracy Security Project in 2024 and wrote about the need for a comprehensive approach to protecting those on the front lines of democracy. democracysecurityproject.substack.com/p/when-viole...

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When Violence Becomes an Acceptable Tool of Politics, Democracy Loses

Thousands of Americans are still running for office, organizing, and voting. Here's how we're making sure fear doesn't stop them.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We have 45 Dem Senators and somehow they aren’t asking about Mitch McConnell every single day. If he is in fact recovering, I hope all Americans receive the same opportunity to keep their jobs indefinitely after falling ill— if only we could identify a group of people who could make that happen…

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Has anyone in Democratic leadership right now or hoping to be President in 2028 been to Gary, Indiana to check on the people there who have been without power for TWO weeks?

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

We went from Pete Buttigieg to Sean Duffy leading the Department of Transportation. It shows.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

It’s time to impeach and remove Donald Trump before it’s too late.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

We need a real opposition party STAT.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Big list to cover with @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social today in advance of the State of the Union. The UK is taking action from the Epstein files. Let’s give that a try in the U.S.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

The greatest American response would be to elect a woman President in 2028. She would repair our global friendships, clean our House from crime & corruption, manage our money & affordability, take care of our kids & our planet, make sure we get to the doctor when we need to, and help find us jobs.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Fuck all these billionaires destroying the democracy, freedoms, and workers that educated them, built their businesses, took care of their kids, and helped make them rich.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

As a part of any deals made, we need to be pushing to UNMASK ICE. For one thing, the masks embolden them. Second, for social and public pressure. Your church, community, friends, and neighbors should have visibility. Last, for accountability and prosecution which will come.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

On with @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social as President Trump agrees to move out ICE agents… this is a direct result of the people of MN using their constitutional right to free speech and protest.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Tough loss in TN but if you organized, volunteered, knocked doors, made calls, gave money, talked to your friends, voted Dem — maybe for the 1st time ever, don’t despair. Together, you and Aftyn Behn did something incredible to deliver single digit margin in a Trump 22 district. We see you! 💐

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

TN is wildly gerrymandered to benefit Republicans & Trump won by 22 points. That this is even a race we’re talking about is a credit to the organizers and volunteers and regular folks (Aftyn is all of those) in TN who’ve worked hard not just now, but for a LONG time to pave a pathway to compete.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Me and team NEWCO hit the phones today making over 350 calls for @aftynbehn.bsky.social Expanding the map starts tonight. Rooting for a win. Proud of Aftyn and all of the volunteers and organizers’ hard work - no matter what. Let’s go!

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Shout out to my mom who had so much aluminum foil when she passed we’re still using it 11 years later. 🦃

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Whew. We’re entering into next level talking points. Make the ads.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Maybe Senate Dems should read The Art of the Deal.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person. The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person. People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives. And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Not on purpose of course, but kinda a big night for DEI.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Thank you to all of the Democratic campaign organizers and volunteers who stayed laser focused on organizing — through everything this year. We see you! Let’s win!

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Our team at Democracy Security Project is working hard today with #NoKings organizers around the country to support 2,500 safe, peaceful events. Check out our safety tips and guides here: democracysecurityproject.org/protest You have a right to make your voice heard and to protest. Stay safe!

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protest — Democracy Security Project

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

I really like the energy Bernie & AOC are bringing to this @cnn.com townhall.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

“family members identified the victim as Narciso Barranco, a father to three sons who are all U.S. Marines” ktla.com/news/local-n...

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Molly Knight @mollyknight.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people: 1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money 3) We won’t need a lot of troops 4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq 5) We’ll find WMDs 6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators 7) It will be easy 8) It won’t take long All lies.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Donald Trump is dangerous and reckless. He is breaking the law and the Constitution. Congress must act swiftly.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Requiring candidates and elected officials to publicly disclose their home address is outdated and should be abolished for safety — today. It’s time to change the laws. Reach out to www.democracysecurityproject.org if you need help navigating this right now. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/15/u...

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Many Lawmakers Share Their Home Addresses. Political Violence Is Changing That.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

An embarrassed Trump is an extra dangerous Trump. Stay alert.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

I am pleased to announce that I will join The Hague Talks, the flagship event of the Just Peace Festival, as a key speaker. On this day of peaceful political protests from millions across the U.S. and the targeted political assassinations in Minnesota, I am reflecting on “What is Just Peace?”

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

I started DSP last year because it’s become so dangerous to serve your country and community. The gunman planned this attack, impersonated a police officer, and is on the loose. We must condemn these violent political acts and murder of elected officials. Do not normalize political violence.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

I bet Elon just didn’t want to have to buy Trump a gift for his birthday.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

None of the news is good, but appreciate BBC News having me on to get perspective on it. Trump tariffs will not lower costs for Americans and the taking of Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent, legal U.S. resident violates his legal rights and is chilling.

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Jess O’Connell @jessoconnell.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

No Amazon. No Prime. No Whole Foods. You don’t have to call Congress or march in the streets to make a difference. Deliver a message through your wallet if you want.