Tristan Rader

NEW: Illinois Gov. Pritzker announced President Trump intends to federalize 300 state National Guard troops “in the coming hours" over objections from state and city leaders.

We resolutely condemn this potential escalation. It's a power grab meant to intimidate and torment Chicago's communities.

I’m trying to repeal Ohio’s Israel Boycott ban. We shouldn’t have to swear alliance to any foreign nation to do business with the state.

Everyone deserves healthcare, everyone! We can’t fall for inhumane lies that deny care based on immigration, work status, or income. We have the resources, no one should be excluded. Healthcare is a human right. Refuse to let them strip people of their humanity.

Pope Leo XIV says 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in the U.S. isn't 'pro-life' Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

Trans rights = human rights 🏳️‍⚧️

Extortion is his MO. Trump’s $100,000 fee on every H-1B visa isn’t about fairness or jobs… it’s a shakedown. It tells the world’s best and brightest: pay up or stay out. That’s how you weaken America, not strengthen it.

🇺🇸 Today is Constitution Day. The Constitution is a promise that “We the People” are the authors of our government. Let’s honor it by protecting rights, expanding justice, and building a more perfect union together.

Reps. Rader, Brennan Introduce Legislation to Prohibit Radioactive Brine from Being Spread on Ohio Roads COLUMBUS - State Reps. Tristan Rader (D-Lakewood) and Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) today announced the introduction of legislation that would ban the use of toxic oil and gas brine, including commer...

Thank you, Rep. Sean Brennan, @twrader.bsky.social for bill protecting Ohio water & soil from toxic, radioactive gas and oil wastewater brine.

Kudos to @buckeyeenviro.bsky.social for work on this issue! bit.ly/3JVuF13

@ssteingraber1.bsky.social @sarahedon.bsky.social @sustainableytown.bsky.social

Alongside Rep. Sean Brennan, I introduced legislation to finally ban radioactive oil and gas brine from being spread on Ohio roads. These so-called “de-icers” are loaded with radium and heavy metals, putting our health, our waterways, and our communities at risk.

Why Gaza Matters, to America & Ohio If not humanity, what is our national interest?

As leaders, we cannot afford to stay silent. Our own humanity is at stake. open.substack.com/pub/tristanr...

The Fight for Fair Maps: From Texas to Ohio The myth of Democratic gerrymandering hides the real story: Republican-drawn maps are silencing voters nationwide.

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This pisses me off!! DeWine is sending Ohio Guard to D.C. for a manufactured crisis — political theater, not public safety!!

Notification about the Kennedy Center Honors:

You only target journalists when your enemy is the truth. Free Press. Free Palestine. ✊❤️🇵🇸

New Democratic bill would ban drilling under Ohio state parks and Lake Erie • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Democratic lawmakers want to prevent oil and natural gas drilling under Lake Erie and state parks.

“I want to try my best as a human being to leave this planet better than where I found it, and part of that is keeping our lakes and streams and green spaces free of pollution.”
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Sales taxes are regressive, so I’m happy we can get a little break from these taxes, even just briefly — makes life a little more affordable.

Dem lawmakers want drilling banned under Ohio state lands, Lake Erie Two Democrats want to change Ohio law and ban any drilling for oil and gas, although the bill is unlikely to secure backing from the majority caucus.

Just introduced a bill to ban fracking under Lake Erie & state parks. Our water & lands aren’t a cash register for oil & gas. Making Ohio more reliant on dirty fossil fuel money is not the way forward. Public lands = public good, not private profit.
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Children in Gaza are being killed just for trying to get food. Aid lines have become death traps, over 1,000 Palestinians, including children, have been shot or starved while seeking basic survival.

This is not “war.” This is genocide. #Gaza #StopTheKilling

Immigrants & refugees make Cleveland stronger!
Today we cut the ribbon on the Roundstone Pavilion, an urban farm & kitchen on public housing land making fresh food accessible to CMHA residents while supporting immigrant & refugee entrepreneurs. Welcome to your American dream, right here!!

The Status Quo Was Already Failing—Now It’s on Fire Stop Rearranging the Deck Chairs. Start Steering the Ship.

I didn’t run for office to rearrange deck chairs on the Titanic.

Ohio’s sinking—public schools gutted, billionaires bailed out, democracy under attack.

The far right has a roadmap. We need a damn compass.

It’s time to fight like it matters.
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The All-Stars wearing a shirt saying “Pay Us What You Owe Us” during warmups.

The players with a clear message during warmups.

Got damn

Stripping citizenship from critics? This is authoritarianism, plain and simple. First it’s immigrants, then the opposition, then LGBTQ people, then Jews, minorities. That’s the playbook, silence everyone until no one’s left to fight back.

July 1st - gets $600 million handout from Ohio to move the Browns.
July 2nd - buys $25 million beach house in Palm Beach.
The job of Ohio Republican is crystal clear… make the rich richer at your expense.

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Great night with @IBEW 4th District leaders, NECA partners, and industry allies from across the region. Powerful conversations, strong solidarity, and a clear vision for the future of labor. Grateful to be in the room. ⚡️✊

#IBEW #UnionStrong #LaborMovement #Ohio

Blue state lawmakers' response to Medicaid cuts: Keep calm and bash Republicans As they stare down federal funding losses they cannot possibly make up for, lawmakers are applying their energy to attacking Republicans while waiting to see what the full impact will be.

…Rader told POLITICO. “They’re making incredibly unpopular decisions of giving away literally billions of dollars to billionaires while undercutting education and Medicaid — we know that’s not popular.”
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“A Republic, if you can keep it.”

July 4th, 1776 was the declaration. Freedom came only after a bloody war. Our democracy was never guaranteed, it’s always been something we had to fight for.

Now it’s our turn.

Now we don’t just celebrate, we organize, we resist, and we fight to keep it. 🇺🇸✊

Standing in solidarity with our friends at Teamsters Local 506 ✊

It’s been over a year they’ve shown up, negotiated in good faith, and still AirGas is dragging its feet.

These workers aren’t asking for the moon they’re demanding fairness, respect, and a contract.

No more delays. No more excuses.