Cori Bush

The Honorable Cori Bush, former Congresswoman for Missouri’s First District, is a lifelong advocate for justice and human rights. A nurse, pastor, and activist, she was a key figure in the Ferguson protests before taking office, where she championed housing security, Medicare for All, and economic justice. In Congress, she became the first Black woman to lead the fight for the Equal Rights Amendment, pushing for constitutional protections against gender-based discrimination. She also introduced the Reparations Now Resolution, calling for reparative justice for Black Americans and systemic accountability for the ongoing impacts of slavery and racial discrimination. Additionally, she was a fierce advocate for police accountability, drawing from her frontline activism in Ferguson to push for policies that address police violence and systemic misconduct. Cori also introduced a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing her commitment to global human rights. Her leadership secured historic wins, such as a federal eviction moratorium that prevented millions from losing their homes.

As founder and leading spokesperson for Politivist Power, Hon. Bush remains a drum major for justice. Politivist Power is a “Movement for Freedom,” which is also the first nationally titled campaign launched by the organization to unite everyday people against systemic injustice and reclaim democratic power through direct action, community organizing, and coalition building. Born from the synergy of her experience as an activist turned politician, Hon. Bush calls on everyday people across the nation to activate, organize, and reclaim their power and our society from oligarchs and oppression. She lives each day knowing that “Our freedom is not a gift bestowed by those in power; it is a fire that we kindle together.” Thus, she continues to push for systemic change, using every platform available to her to challenge injustice at home and abroad.