Cori Bush

Some of the key events about Cori Bush

• 2011

  Provided medical assistance as a triage nurse during the Ferguson unrest
• 2014

  Founded the Ferguson Frontline protest organization
• 2014

  Participated in protests in Ferguson, Missouri, which some critics viewed as contributing to civil unrest
• 2015

  Established the Frontline Wellness Center to support activists and community members
• 2016

  Ran for U.S. Senate, raising awareness for progressive causes
• 2016

  Arrested during a protest at a St. Louis convenience store
• 2017

  Faced criticism for her involvement in protests that turned violent in St. Louis
• 2018

  Ran for U.S. House of Representatives, gaining significant grassroots support
• 2019

  Received backlash for comments comparing Palestinian rights to the Black Lives Matter movement
• 2020

  Won the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st congressional district, defeating a 10-term incumbent
• 2020

  Became the first Black woman elected to represent Missouri in Congress
• 2020

  Criticized for supporting the "Defund the Police" movement, which some viewed as controversial
• 2021

  Introduced the People's Response Act to transform public safety and crisis response
• 2021

  Successfully advocated for extending the federal eviction moratorium during the COVID-19 pandemic
• 2021

  Faced controversy for hiring private security while advocating for defunding the police
• 2021

  Criticized for a tweet that some interpreted as antisemitic
• 2022

  Secured $1 million in federal funding for community projects in St. Louis
• 2022

  Received backlash for voting against a bill to protect Supreme Court justices and their families
• 2022

  Faced criticism for her stance on abolishing prisons, which some viewed as extreme
• 2023

  Criticized for voting against a resolution condemning socialism

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