@jeromiewhalen.bsky.social
Running to represent MA-01 in Congress. Educator, photographer, dude from Western Mass. Visit the link in bio to learn more about me 🇺🇸
Gutting critical programs that help people is bullshit. I’m running for Congress to stand up and fight back.
03.10.2025 14:29 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0We must speak out, take action, and stand in solidarity with those in Gaza and those illegally detained by the state of Israel. #sumudfloatilla #freepalestine #whalenforcongress
02.10.2025 18:20 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1Multiple vessels of the Sumud Flotilla have been intercepted by Israeli forces while trying to deliver vital humanitarian aid to those in Gaza. This is not normal, and most importantly this is not legal.
02.10.2025 18:05 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
We deserve better.
01.10.2025 18:13 — 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0Join us this Sunday, 9/28, from 3–7 pm at New City Brewery for the kickoff of Salem Derby’s campaign for Mayor. Bring a non-perishable item for our food drive benefiting the Easthampton Community Center!
26.09.2025 18:39 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0We’ve spent years together working towards bettering our classrooms and communities, now it’s time to carry that work into elected office!
26.09.2025 18:39 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Just got my card in the mail! Proud card-carrying member of the Massachusetts Teachers Association and have been from the past 11 years.
Shout out to my NASE family, our wall-to-wall union that taught me the importance of organized labor.
Much love to Areliz, Lidia, and everyone who came out to celebrate business and leadership in the Valley!
25.09.2025 16:39 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Both spoke about embracing leadership through the lens of their identity as women and their Latina heritage. Having seen them and others at community events, I know the impact they continue to make across our communities.
25.09.2025 16:38 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The Greater Holyoke Chamber Power Hour yesterday was incredible for many reasons, but the highlight was seeing Areliz Olivia Barbosa and Lidia Rodriguez recognized by BusinessWest as strong Latina women leaders.
25.09.2025 16:38 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Richie Neal doesn’t care about affordable housing because one of his largest donors is the world’s largest landlord.
Donate now and help me fight corporate interest!
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Thanks! 1988 Toyota Van!
27.08.2025 02:58 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Let’s Roll.
Want to help? www.whalenforcongressma.com/volunteer
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23.08.2025 16:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Not a suited-up politician who takes a shit ton of corporate cash from the billionaire class so he can skip a visit to Pittsfield or Charlton. The choice couldn’t be more clear.. and we haven’t even officially launched yet! #wheresrichie #whalenforcongress #mapoli #news
22.08.2025 16:07 — 👍 8 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 1Real people in positions of power is what we need right now. We need teachers like myself who hear the stories coming from on the ground here in Western and Central Mass being our voice in Congress.
22.08.2025 16:04 — 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 3 📌 0Mahmoud Khalil helped lead a program in Lebanon to teach refugee kids displaced from war in Syria. Volunteers with the program made a video in support of him.
“He just had such a calming presence about him and he had this way of making you feel like everything was going to be okay.”
