How Cori Bush Turned Pain Into Power: Faith, Activism, and Global Solidarity

🔴 Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions on sexual assault, trauma, and systemic injustice. If you or someone you know needs support, please refer to the resources below.

In this episode of #SumudPodcast, we are excited to be joined by politician Cori Bush, a nurse, activist, and former U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 1st congressional district. Known for her unwavering commitment to justice, racial equity, and human rights, Rep. Bush has been a fierce advocate in Congress for marginalized communities, Palestinian liberation, and holding the U.S. government accountable for its foreign policies.

We dive into her journey from activism to Congress, the backlash she faces for speaking up on Palestine, and the challenges of pushing progressive policies within a government resistant to change. Rep. Bush also shares her thoughts on grassroots activism, the power of community organizing, and the need for political accountability in times of injustice.

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🎧 Watch the full episode and hear her powerful insights!

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💜 Need Support? Here Are Resources for Sexual Assault Survivors:

➡️RAINN (U.S. National Sexual Assault Hotline) – www.rainn.org 

➡️National Domestic Violence Hotline (U.S.) – www.thehotline.org 

➡️Victim Connect Resource Center – https://victimconnect.org/resources/national-hotlines/ 

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Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction

02:41 – From nurse and activist to Congresswoman

16:37 – Her SA experience 

29:06 – Being evicted and how rough experiences shape her activism

42:05 – Going to nursing school as a mother of two

01:00:21 – Encountering the Palestinian cause for the first time

01:06:56 – Knock Down The House

01:21:23 – Her efforts in Congress 

01:26:57 The Ceasefire Resolution

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