Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar used the riots in her Minnesota district to call for political donations through an online Democratic nonprofit campaign fundraising arm.
“Organizers in Minnesota are putting their lives on the line for justice,” Omar tweeted Friday. “It’s time for us to show up for them. Join @AyannaPressley, @AOC, @RashidaTlaib, and me.” Below the statement was a graphic reading, “Stand up for Racial Justice,” which linked to an ActBlue.com donation page.
Organizers in Minnesota are putting their lives on the line for justice. It’s time for us to show up for them.
Join @AyannaPressley, @AOC, @RashidaTlaib, and me.https://t.co/BzDULI4Zxs
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) May 29, 2020
“In pivotal moments like this, we must uplift the people and organizations on the ground doing the critical work to rebuild our communities, like Black Visions Collective and Reclaim the Block,” the ActBlue page states. “Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are coming together to raise $50,000 for these organizations. Join them in demanding racial justice by donating whatever you can.”
ActBlue is a nonprofit organization that raises funds exclusively for “Democratic candidates and up and down the ballot, progressive organizations, and nonprofits. Our tools make it possible for anyone to build a grassroots campaign or movement and give donors an easy and secure way to support their favorite candidates and causes.”
