Daniel Biss
Daniel Biss
@danielbiss.bsky.social
Dad, husband, progressive leader, & fighter for working folks. Let’s take on the billionaire class together
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The IDF detained congressional candidate Lander and his group simply for being part of the olive harvest in the West Bank. Instead of protecting Palestinians from the violent marauding Israeli settler groups, this is how they operate. It’s unacceptable.
I’ve been released from IDF custody with a “warning,” apparently because of my public profile (I told them I wasn’t even a congressmember yet, just a nominee). But several dozen rabbis & participants harvesting olives with me are still in detention.
I was proud to join Michigan Jews for Democracy in Detroit last night to talk about why I’m supporting @abdulelsayed.bsky.social for Senate. With antisemitism rising, Abdul has shown a real commitment to Jewish safety. He’s the right choice for our community and our country.
This morning, I was honored to vote early with the legendary Jan Schakowsky! This election is far too important to sit on the sidelines. Early voting has expanded across Illinois, be sure to find your polling place and make your plan to vote now ➡️ iwillvote.com/il
Today is my last day as mayor of the City of Evanston. These last 5+ years have been an incredible privilege, and I have learned so much from the people of this great community. Thank you, Evanston.
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Thank you to Mayor @danielbiss.bsky.social, mayor of Evanston IL and congressional candidate, for standing with over 12,000 Starbucks workers calling for a boycott! Baristas are fighting for fair pay, staffing, protections, and more in a union contract.
My heart hurts for the victims, loved ones and people of Oregon. No family, no community, no country should have to face this trauma. America deserves leaders who won’t back down on gun safety. America deserves more than this.
I'm grateful for the @dailyherald.com’s endorsement, which called our work in Evanston “energetic and in many ways, groundbreaking.” Now let’s bring that energy to Congress.
Raiding the home of Congresswoman Omar based on a decades-old alleged paperwork error is part of Trump’s escalating effort to stoke fear and chaos and repress dissent. This is authoritarianism.
Young people have the most at stake in this election, and they're on the front lines of the fight against Trump. I really enjoyed my time with the NU College Dems, and I look forward to seeing you get involved in these final weeks.
What happened in Evanston last month wasn't isolated. Trump’s federal agents have arrested, detained, and violated the Constitutional rights of hundreds of American citizens. Congress must hold the Trump administration accountable.
NEW: The Trump administration keeps denying and downplaying that immigration agents have been detaining Americans. It’s wrong. We’ve found more than 500 U.S. citizens have been held against their will, including handcuffed or held at gunpoint.
Trump spent $20 million of DHS funds — the same department that has terrorized our communities — to air campaign ads about himself. While we struggle to afford groceries and housing, he's using our tax dollars to feed his ego. That’s corruption. And it’s exactly why we need to win.
Trump wants to roll back the clock on the progress we’ve made. In Evanston, we’re fighting back.
Today, EPD responded to a sighting of federal agents at Dodge/Howard, where a US citizen was briefly detained and then released. The person was treated at St Francis hospital for minor injuries. EPD continues to investigate the situation, and we will remain vigilant about federal activities.
Multiple ICE vehicles were seen near the intersection of Dodge Avenue and Howard Street in Evanston around 10:00 a.m., according to a 10:31 a.m. ICIRR alert.
It is disgraceful but not surprising that two justices would allow Trump to meddle with mail ballots. We need to make sure we never have to fight this battle again and that starts with everyone getting out to vote on or before November 3rd.
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Billionaires and corporations are polluting our system with loads of dark money from anonymous donors. #UnrigWashington member @danielbiss.bsky.social is right, it's time get rid of dark money and return power back to the people. #IL09
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Daniel Biss is a proven fighter. In the Illinois Statehouse and as mayor of Evanston, he has always fought for seniors. In Congress, he will protect your Social Security and Medicare benefits. #congress #socialsecurity #medicare @danielbiss.bsky.social
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An Anthropic researcher just quit, warning they're racing to superintelligence. An employee still there agreed, and put the odds of AI killing all humans above 10%. This is an emergency. Congress must convene hearings and pass my and Bernie’s superintelligence ban.
Today, at 1:30pm CT I'm sitting down with @kadymcfadden.bsky.social to talk about how Illinois has led on climate — and what it'll take to bring that fight to Congress. Tune in via substack ➡️
Federal agents brutalized people in Evanston. Holding them accountable is slow, difficult work — which is exactly what Trump is counting on. But we are not giving up.
I joined Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast to talk about taking on AIPAC's dark money — and why they spent millions trying to stop me. Take a listen:
Climate action doesn't happen without climate champions in office. Grateful for the work @runonclimate.bsky.social is doing to elect leaders who are committed to protecting our planet for future generations.