U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman representing New Jersey's 12th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman representing New Jersey's 12th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, a U.S. Congress member representing New Jersey’s 12th district, has recently shared her thoughts on various issues through a series of tweets. Coleman, who has been serving in Congress since 2015 and previously served in the New Jersey General Assembly, addressed topics ranging from local political figures to historical events and current legislative concerns.
On December 2, 2024, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman expressed her sorrow over the passing of Mildred Crump. She described Crump as "an extraordinary woman whose tenacity, spirit, compassion, and grit forever changed the landscape of New Jersey politics." Her full statement can be accessed here.
In a tweet dated December 5, 2024, Coleman commemorated the anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott that began in 1955. She highlighted the year-long protest against bus segregation laws and its success when "the Supreme Court ruled that the bus segregation laws were unconstitutional." The post is available here.
Later on December 5, 2024, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman addressed legislative matters concerning Social Security. She stated that "Republicans in both the House and Senate are coming after your Social Security," indicating potential threats to this social program. More details can be found here.