Cori Bush
Cori Anika Bush is an American politician, nurse, pastor, and Black Lives Matter activist serving as the U.S. representative for Missouri's 1st congressional district, since 2021. The district includes all of the city of St. Louis and most of northern St. Louis County.
Some of the key events about Cori Bush
- 2011Provided medical assistance as a triage nurse during the Ferguson unrest
- 2014Founded the Ferguson Frontline protest organization
- 2014Participated in protests in Ferguson, Missouri, which some critics viewed as contributing to civil unrest
- 2015Established the Frontline Wellness Center to support activists and community members
- 2016Ran for U.S. Senate, raising awareness for progressive causes
- 2016Arrested during a protest at a St. Louis convenience store
- 2017Faced criticism for her involvement in protests that turned violent in St. Louis
- 2018Ran for U.S. House of Representatives, gaining significant grassroots support
- 2019Received backlash for comments comparing Palestinian rights to the Black Lives Matter movement
- 2020Won the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st congressional district, defeating a 10-term incumbent
- 2020Became the first Black woman elected to represent Missouri in Congress
- 2020Criticized for supporting the "Defund the Police" movement, which some viewed as controversial
- 2021Introduced the People's Response Act to transform public safety and crisis response
- 2021Successfully advocated for extending the federal eviction moratorium during the COVID-19 pandemic
- 2021Faced controversy for hiring private security while advocating for defunding the police
- 2021Criticized for a tweet that some interpreted as antisemitic
- 2022Secured $1 million in federal funding for community projects in St. Louis
- 2022Received backlash for voting against a bill to protect Supreme Court justices and their families
- 2022Faced criticism for her stance on abolishing prisons, which some viewed as extreme
- 2023Criticized for voting against a resolution condemning socialism
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