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Ayanna Pressley's recent tweets highlight community involvement and political stances

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U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley Massachusetts 7th District | Official U.S. House headshot

U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley Massachusetts 7th District | Official U.S. House headshot

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, representing Massachusetts’ 7th district, has recently shared her views and activities through a series of tweets. These posts highlight her engagement with community events, international affairs, and discussions on political ideologies.

On March 17, 2025, Pressley expressed joy in celebrating St. Patrick's Day with elders at The Pryde. She emphasized the importance of cultural contributions from Irish American and LGBTQ+ communities while noting the impact of community project funding. "Happy St. Patrick's Day! Such a joy to join our elders at The Pryde to celebrate the culture & contributions of our Irish American & LGBTQ+ siblings."

In a tweet dated March 18, 2025, Pressley criticized the Israeli government's actions in Gaza following a blockade that led to resumed bombings. She described these actions as "unconscionable" and called for an end to U.S. funding for what she termed genocide while urging diplomatic efforts to restore peace. "After weeks of blocking food, water & fuel, the Israeli govt has resumed its bombing of Gaza—slaughtering over 400 Palestinians & putting the remaining hostages at risk."

Later on March 18, 2025, Pressley announced her participation in an event with the Boston Globe in Cambridge to discuss progressivism and opposition to policies associated with Elon Musk and Donald Trump. She invited followers to tune into the discussion for insights into their fight against these agendas. "I'm in Cambridge with the @BostonGlobe tonight to discuss the future of progressivism and how we're fighting the Musk-Trump agenda."

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