Ray Reed

I Love St. Louis ❤️

We haven’t had a King in this country since 1776 and we sure as hell aren’t going back now.

#NoKingsDay 🙅🏽‍♂️👑

Last night in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris just gave me the pep talk and advice I never knew I needed. 🥹

Our generation is ready to lead and I couldn’t be more grateful for her passion for our country and the trail she’s blazed through for all of us.

As I said on @MSNBC: Being young isn’t a barrier, it’s about meeting the moment with hope, urgency, and vision. ✨

The good fight isn’t easy, but it’s worth it.

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YouTube video by MSNBC 'The sit-in is not over': Missouri Democrats fight GOP redistricting push

Missouri Democrats staged an overnight sit-in on the House floor to protest a special session they say is designed to gerrymander the state’s congressional map. State Rep. @rayreedmo.bsky.social joins The Weeknight to share the latest on the redistricting fight.
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Plus: Missouri Democrats staged an overnight sit-in on the House floor to protest a special session they say is designed to gerrymander the state’s congressional map. One of the state representatives, @rayreedmo.bsky.social, joins The Weeknight to share the latest on the redistricting fight.

I just had a chance to talk to Missouri State Rep @rayreedmo.bsky.social who spent the weekend+ sitting in the Missouri house chambers to bring attention to their redistricting fight.

I asked him why did he and Jeremy Dean and Elizabeth Fuchs do this if it’s not gonna change the outcome.
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@rayreedmo.bsky.social, Jeremy Dean, and Elizabeth Fuchs hosted a sit-in inside the Missouri legislative chamber all weekend to protest Trump and Republicans’ craven gerrymandering scheme.

Democrats won’t back down when democracy is under threat.

YouTube video by MSNBC ‘Missourians are fed up’ Dem MO lawmakers fight back against Trump redistricting

ATTENTION!!!!!

Today, @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social had @rayreedmo.bsky.social and Jeremy Dean on to discuss their sit in the Missouri House chambers that has been going on for A FEW DAYS. Over gerrymandering and an attempt to stop citizen lead ballot measures.
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Missouri Dems, if you aren’t following @rayreedmo.bsky.social , you should!

He’s causing good trouble in the Missouri House and helping to lead a sit in protesting the unconstitutional redistricting.

Glad he’s my rep💪💪💪

Missouri House Reps @rayreedmo.bsky.social, Elizabeth Fuchs, and Jeremy Dean single-handedly organized a sit-in on the Missouri House floor after the House speaker refused to recognize their concerns about redistricting. It's been going on for nearly 70 hours. PLS...SHARE AND THANK THEM!

Sunday at 7am ET - Missouri State Rep. Jeremy Dean (D) & @rayreedmo.bsky.social

Headline from The Guardian: According to Israel’s own data, the death rate in Gaza is 83%.

This week, my US House Rep Wesley Bell quibbled in front of a heated crowd about what the definition of “genocide” is. Can someone please send him this? Because it’s this.

Earlier this week after session, I spent some time with my friend and California’s speaker of the House, Robert Rivas.

Speaker Rivas couldn’t have been more gracious and the California state Capitol couldn’t be more beautiful— innovation happens in California and I can’t wait for what’s to come.

Donald Trump should resign.

United by hope.

Investing in the next generation of democrats, means investing in Jeremy Dean— He’s one of the smartest, kindest, and toughest people I know.

The road to breaking the GOP supermajority runs through Springfield. Let’s keep him in the fight!

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My official statement on the election of Pope Leo XIV:

More on this later but… I’ll be spending a lot of time this summer in rural districts explaining the concept of the “okie-doke” and who’s really fighting for the working class (Hint: its not republicans).

Democrats have a story to tell, just gotta tell it.

When you really came from St. Louis.
Raised in St. Louis.
You feel like you trailblaze for St. Louis.

I love where I’m from and I’ll do everything in my power to fight for it.

I wake up everyday thinking about what’s best for St. Louis.

I ran for office so that other young people, especially young black kids, could see themselves in their government and understand that they have a stake in everything that goes on in the capitol building.

They’re what keeps me going.

It’s an honor to welcome my friend, and @democrats.org chairman Ken Martin back to St. Louis!

Democrats are competing everywhere and I’m so proud to be in this good fight! Let’s get to work!

Missouri is a former slave state— It’s an honor to walk in this building everyday.

Happy Black History Month.

Missouri Dem lawmaker Ray Reed: Do you feel comfortable with the KKK endorsing your idea?

GOP lawmaker who sponsored bill: “I don’t have an opinion…”

Nice work to @rayreedmo.bsky.social for calling out the stodgy old Republican on his bad idea.

Growing up black, you hear throughout your life all the things that you’re not. Now, I can say with certainty what I am: A member of the House of Representatives.

Happy Black History Month.

Had a great time having coffee this morning with my former boss and friend Governor Nixon. Everyday it’s a blessing to serve our communities and I’m so thankful for his leadership and wisdom.

Got into some good trouble on the front lawn of the capitol 🫶🏽

Republicans are waging culture wars and placing marginalized communities on the front lines.

Let me be clear— We will not abandon trans kids. You’re not invisible. We see you. I promise we will fight for you. 🫶🏽

10 years ago, I was in high school writing about Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird.

Now, I’m a member of the Missouri House of Representatives and while many want to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion, I invite them to study the teachings of Atticus Finch.

A hope of mine when I ran for office was that young people, especially young black men, and everyone else who knows what it feels like to be left out, can see themselves in their government.

I want each of them to know that they have a stake in everything that goes on here.