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Jillian Gilchrest

@jilchrest.bsky.social
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Raising women up, championing public policy, bringing folks together. State Representative in CT. #socialworker #feminist

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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The rage is justified. The injustice is not. #rapeculture #patriarchyis #metoo #misogyny
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Seven men raped her. How many men were in the group chat? Our country is messed up. #misogyny #rapeculture #patriarchy #cornell #metoo
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
“Any woman who chooses to behave like a full human being should be warned that the armies of the status quo will treat her as something of a dirty joke . . . She will need her sisterhood.” Thank you, Gloria. For everything. ♥️
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
These people are gross. #embarrassed #corrupt #corporategreed
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Che' J. Holloway @chejholloway.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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ACLU, women’s rights groups seek details on Pentagon’s review of women in combat
The ACLU and women’s rights groups are pressing for an explanation as to why the review was ordered, how it is being conducted and for what it will be used.
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
“The path will be twisted and risky and slow But keep marching, keep marching Will you fail or prevail? Well, you may never know But keep marching, keep marching…” #womensequalityday #19thamendment
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters released its annual Environmental Scorecard.
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
While we didn’t get the result we wanted, I’m so deeply appreciative to all the volunteers and supporters who made our campaign possible! I’ll keep pushing for a Democratic Party that represents the needs of the people and for campaign finance reform. And, I hope you will too. Thank you so much!
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I voted. Will you? “When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” -Audre Lorde
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
They want you to think we can’t win. We can. Vote your values. #peoplepower #democraticprimary #vote #congressneedsasocialworker
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Life doesn’t need to be this hard for people. Everyone deserves to be respected in the workplace, not just those in the C-suite. Check out my platform, Respect in the Workplace. #paidleave #universalchildcare #unionprotections #equalpay #diversity
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Respect In The Workplace | Jillian Gilchrest for Congress
The American people should be able to work with dignity and security. A living wage is crucial for that. Workers also need to be able to balance their responsibilities outside of work with those of th...
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
What a summer it has been! Thanks for opening your doors. Tomorrow is the Democratic Primary Election for CT’s 1st Congressional District! #vote #congressneedsasocialworker #peoplepower #ct01 #doorknock
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
"I think that this primary really illustrated that voters want people who have new ideas, and who want to push for actual change, because this country is not functioning right now." -Jillian Gilchrest #vote #democraticprimary #aug11 #congressneedsasocialworker
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In final days, Dems seeking 1st District seat take message to voters
John Larson, Luke Bronin, Jillian Gilchrest and Ruth Fortune focused on union rallies and door-knocking in their pitches to Democratic voters.
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Climate change is already reshaping life in Connecticut and states across this country. We need leaders who will push through the noise and past special interests to pass meaningful policies that will stop the destruction. Check out my platform! #climatechange #epa #solar #fossilfuel
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Building a Greener Country for Future Generations | Jillian Gilchrest for Congress
Climate change is already reshaping life in Connecticut, and states across this country. Food prices continue to rise due to extreme weather, heat waves are more common, and severe storms threaten our...
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Kate Starbird @katestarbird.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
The WNBA Player’s Association issued an excellent (imo) statement yesterday, stressing the league’s values and stating that they won’t be used as political pawns. The league and its individual teams might want to reach out to whoever is doing comms for the WNBPA. Just sayin.
WNBPA
A MESSAGE FROM
WNBPA PLAYER LEADERSHIP
To everyone who loves this game: The WNBPA represents 200+ individual people with different lived experiences, cultures, lifestyles, and opinions.
We embrace justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Those are the values that unite this Union and allow it to protect women's sports while creating transformational change.
Hate, abuse, and demonization of any person or group of people, including transgender people, only fuel fear, division, and harm. We will continue to have hard conversations. But we will not be used as political pawns.
Support the Players. Support the Fans. At games, notify security if you witness hateful, violent, or abusive behavior. Online, report abusive posts and drown out the bots and bad actors. At home, tell your elected officials to strengthen Title IX.
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Final push! Get your steps in while dropping Jillian's literature at voters' doors— Sunday & Monday. Sign up to learn more! #peoplepower #ct01 #congressneedsasocialworker
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Lit Drop for Jillian
Lit Drop for Jillian! We are asking volunteers to deliver literature. This involves dropping a door hanger at an address, this does not require knocking on doors or talking to residents; simply plac...
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Poll standing in Newington. This heat can’t stop us! Early voting this weekend and Election Day is Tuesday! #peoplepower #democraticprimary #vote #ct01
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AIPAC Tracker @trackaipac.com · 08/08/2026
Vote @jilchrest.bsky.social for #CT01 on August 11th!
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
I know I’m running, but I’m also voting, and I’m so sick of the lies. Vote your values on Tuesday, August 11. #vote #congress #peoplepower #integrity #connecticut
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Voting is underway! This seat is yours… I’m running to represent you. #vote #ct01 #RowCForChange #congressneedsasocialworker #democraticprimary
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The Economic Policy Institute has put together a tool that shows you how our tax dollars—that are being used to pay for mass deportations- could be spent in our communities. Abolish ICE. Establish a functional immigration system. And, invest in our communities. #democraticprimary #ct01 #vote
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
“The excessive super PAC funding in this race makes two things crystal clear. Both men are bought by the billionaire class and corporations, and both men are disingenuous,” said Gilchrest.
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Burst of outside spending for Bronin, Larson in final weeks
Super PACs are spending upwards of $2.5 million in the four-way Democratic primary for Connecticut's 1st Congressional District.
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The profit of the few shouldn’t come at the expense of the many. People deserve a chance to work hard and earn a living wage — one that allows them to live with dignity and security. Check out my platform for A Fair and Just Economy. #economicjustice #corporategreed #livingwage #democraticprimary
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A Fair and Just Economy | Jillian Gilchrest for Congress
American workers are trying to do everything right. They are working full-time, often more than one job, and doing their best to build a decent life for themselves and their families. But for far too ...
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I'm so glad our campaign has served as a learning opportunity. We must be committed to bringing others along with us. #teamgilchrest #voteforjillian #interns #volunteers #campaign
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Intern Addie's Experience
What I've Learned on the Campaign TrailThanks for reading!
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
This is our government. Elect people who represent you, not the billionaire class and corporations. #vote #congressneedsasocialworker #democraticprimary #aug11 #peoplepower
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Abdul El-Sayed was outspent 9-to-1 by AIPAC and corporate Super PACs in the most expensive Senate Democratic primary of all time. Last night, he proved that organized people can beat organized money.
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
“I’ll be supporting Jillian Gilchrest because she leads with the values that matter to me: compassion, integrity, and a genuine commitment to improving people’s lives.” #thankyou #rowC #vote #democraticprimary
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Letter: Why I'm Voting for Jillian Gilchrest - We-Ha | West Hartford News
We-Ha.com welcomes Letters to the Editor from the public, including […]
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
What a fab evening, door knocking with Matt Plourd, and talking to residents of Newington. Early voting is currently underway for the 1st Congressional District Democratic Primary and Election Day is on Tuesday, Aug 11! #vote #congressneedsasocialworker #rowC #democraticprimary #congress
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Food is the most basic need we all share — we can’t tolerate our neighbors going hungry, and we can’t afford to wait to make food less expensive. Check out my platform! voteforjillian.com/ending-hunge... #hunger #food #basicneeds #corporategreed #ct01
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Lowering the Cost of Food and Ending Hunger in America | Jillian Gilchrest for Congress
Food prices continue to rise, punishing families at the grocery store because of Washington’s policy failures. Food is the most basic need we all share — we can’t tolerate our neighbors going hungry, ...
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Early voting is happening! Vote by August 11th! #humanrights #congressneedsasocialworker #ct01 #congress #trackaipac @trackaipac.com
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
We need a system of universal healthcare that takes profit out of the equation, and prioritizes getting all Americans the services, procedures, and medicine they need. #healthcare #medicareforall #ct01 #congressneedsasocialworker #peopleoverprofit voteforjillian.com/people-first...
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People First Healthcare Plan | Jillian Gilchrest for Congress
Families in Connecticut and across the nation are suffering through a healthcare system that is too expensive, too hard to use, and too protective of its own profits to change.
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
We have the power to shape our future... we just have to elect people who will work for it! Happy voting, Connecticut. Let's do this! #congressneedsasocialworker #congress #democraticprimary #ct01 #peoplepower
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The reason wages aren’t increasing but costs are, environmental policies have stalled, and healthcare is abysmal is because Congress members have been bought by the billionaire class and corporations. #billionaireenergy #democraticprimary #enoughmailers #investinpeople #congressneedsasocialworker
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
We need a campaign finance system that puts voters at the center of decision-making and makes it possible for everyday, working Americans — not just the wealthy or well-connected — to run for office and represent their communities. #peoplepower #vote #rowcforchange #congressneedsasocialworker
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Public Financing for Congressional Campaigns | Jillian Gilchrest for Congress
Jillian is running for Congress to bring her proven, people-first approach to Washington. She believes that members of Congress should listen to their communities, not special interests — and then fig...
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
I ask Congressman Larson to sign on to Congressman Jamie Raskin’s letter, calling on the Administration to do everything in their power to secure the release of Dr. Abu Safiya. #congress #palestine #healthcare #gaza
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Absolutely lovely time engaging with our interns and volunteers during the campaign. Check out what Amber, a rising college senior, had to say! #community #campaign #democraticprimary #ct01
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My Experience on Jillian's Campaign
When I first joined Jillian Gilchrest’s campaign, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect.
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Today's the day! Early voting starts in Connecticut for the Democratic Primary Election! Find your polling location and any additional information at MyVote.CT.gov. #happyvoting #vote #democraticprimary #connecticut #congressneedsasocialworker
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Jillian received the highest grade of all four Democrats running in Connecticut's 1st Congressional District, according to the @politicalintegrity.us @stockingthecapitol.org #integrity #campaignfinance #moneyinpolitics #peoplepower #ct01
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
I'm open to term limits and maximum age limits, but until we get money out of politics, the same billionaires, corporations, and special interests will continue to buy our candidates. #campaignfinance #termlimits #congress #corporategreed #democraticprimary
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Final weekend before early voting! We are so grateful for all of our amazing volunteers! #peoplepower #congressneedsasocialworker #democraticprimary #aug11
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
It's never been about the money; it's about the political will. We need to elect people who want to invest in you, not themselves. #vote #congress #democraticprimary #ct01 #congressneedsasocialworker
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
No U.S. taxpayer dollars to the Israeli government and no taking AIPAC money. #democraticprimary #ct01 #congress #aug11
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Early Voting starts Monday, August 3rd! Make your plan to vote early, submit an absentee ballot, or vote on Tuesday, August 11th. The most important part... vote! Check out our website for more information! #vote #democraticprimary #congress #aug11 #rowcforchange voteforjillian.com/vote
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Pledge To Vote | Jillian For Congress
Every election is decided by the people who show up. On Tuesday, August 11, voters across Connecticut's First Congressional District have the opportunity to choose a new voice in Washington.
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Going on and on about not taking corporate PAC money when your campaign money comes from billionaires and the CEOs of corporations, private equity, data centers, and hedge funds is disingenuous. Don't allow them to buy this seat! #peoplepower #democraticprimary #congress #corporategreed
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
This is the final weekend before early voting. Whatever your comfort level, join us for volunteer activities in West Hartford or Wethersfield! You can door-knock, phone-bank, send texts, or write postcards! #democraticprimary #congress #ct01 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Politicians use immigration. We have the power and money to create an effective immigration system. To change how Washington works, we need to change who works for us in Washington. #democraticprimary #ct01 #congressneedsasocialworker #aug11 #ice
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Gilchrest took a swipe at Bronin specifically about getting individual donations from billionaires and executives. “He’s taking money from multiple billionaires. He talks about new energy,” Gilchrest said. “He’s got a new billionaire energy.” #democraticprimary #ct01 #greed #congress #vote
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1st Congressional District candidates square off in final debate
Rep. John Larson and challengers Luke Bronin, Jillian Gilchrest and Ruth Fortune took part in the last debate before the Aug. 11 primary.
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Billionaires and the CEOs of corporations, private equity, data centers, and hedge funds aren't donating to your campaign from the kindness of their hearts. They're trying to influence our politics. #citizensunited #democraticprimary #ct01 #corporategreed #taxtherich
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Jillian Gilchrest @jilchrest.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Only one woman has represented Connecticut's 1st Congressional District. Let's make it two! #vote #aug11 #democraticprimary #connecticut #congressneedsasocialworker
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