Bean Town Times

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, representing Massachusetts’ 7th district since 2019, recently shared a series of tweets addressing various issues. Her comments touched on political governance, support for women's rights, and the clemency backlog in the United States.

On November 20, 2024, Pressley expressed her admiration for Sarah McBride, emphasizing McBride's effectiveness as a legislator. She criticized Republicans for their actions and suggested they should emulate Representative-Elect McBride's focus on governance. "So proud to serve alongside @SarahEMcBride... They should take a page out of Rep-Elect McBride’s book and focus on actually governing."

Later that day, Pressley addressed the issue of sexual assault and harassment against women and girls. She affirmed her stance against such acts and offered unwavering support to victims. "To our women and girls: your body is yours alone. Sexual assault and harassment will never be tolerated."

In another tweet on the same date, Pressley highlighted the clemency backlog affecting over 10,000 people. With limited time left in President Biden's term, she urged him to use his clemency authority to reunite families separated by incarceration. "More than 10,000 people are stuck in the clemency backlog... I'm joining my colleagues & advocates in urging @POTUS to use his clemency authority."