Happy Kwanzaa!

Wishing a Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!

On the shortest day of year, we are reminded that it only gets brighter from here. Together, we can build a Commonwealth where families not just survive but thrive! Join me! #PersisforMASenate #MAPoli #BosPoli #DemocracyStartsAtHome

Our transgender youth deserve love, care, respect, and medically appropriate health care. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/18/m...

This has been a heavy and painful week. May the light of the holidays be found in the comfort of family, the strength of community, and the simple act of being there for one another. Happy Hanukkah.

“For the government, revenue from taxing those borrowers is pennies,” [Yu] said. “But to borrowers, it’s the difference between medicine or food.” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/10/m...

As I told NPR’s Cory Turner, the Trump Administration is choosing to make life more expensive for millions at a time when student loan borrowers can least afford it. We need leaders who will stand up for real people and work to make the economy work for working families. www.npr.org/2025/12/09/n...

Over at @debtcollectionlab.bsky.social Bonnie Latraille and @persisyu.bsky.social published part 1 of a 3 part series on what's going on with student loan borrowers. Excellent Du Boisian visualization graphs by Jeff Himpele. Unfortunately, the news aren't good. debtcollectionlab.org/research/fal...

"It is absolutely absurd that in the richest state in the richest nation in the world, people working for the richest people in the world can’t afford to eat."

This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for the strength and generosity in our communities. As we celebrate, let’s remember that too many families across our country are facing food insecurity. No one should struggle to put meals on the table—on Thanksgiving or any day. 🧡

📚 What am I reading today? A powerful piece from my friend and colleague, Army Veteran Patrick Campbell. He writes about bravery in its truest form — the kind that shows up when you’re ordered to do the wrong thing and choose to do what’s right anyway. 👉 open.substack.com/pub/vetsedbr...

The cost of housing continues to skyrocket, squeezing the budgets of families, seniors, and veterans across the commonwealth. Meanwhile, Trump’s solution is a 50 year mortgage?!? 🤯

🇺🇸🇺🇸 Spent the day with veterans in Walpole and Norwood. I was honored to hear the stories of their service in Vietnam, Germany, Korea, Saudi Arabia, and local bases, and listened to their concerns about the economy, particularly the cost of housing and the challenges in our schools.

Happy Veterans Day 🇺🇸

I released this statement on the Senate deal:

Our lawsuit against Trump makes the local news! www.universalhub.com/2025/boston-...

“The actions of these cities are legal,” says Persis Yu... What’s more, she says, “whether or not these activities are legal, is not a [determination] that the secretary of education has either the right or the expertise to be making.” www.wgbh.org/news/2025-11...

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 I’m suing the Trump Administration for threatening to take away student loan forgiveness for nurses, teachers, firefighters, and city workers if their employers don’t bend to Trump’s will. Check out our lawsuit: www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...

Beautiful weather for JP’s Open Street. Had a great time talking to community members about the issues top of mind--from the challenge of finding quality affordable childcare, to the threats to our democracy, to lego struggles. I’m running to bring all these voices to the state house.

No kidding...

Instead of helping millions of working families or struggling student borrowers, today the Trump Administration unveiled the new Public Service Loan Forgiveness rule punishing workers who provide critical services to transgender youth and undocumented immigrants, or work to further racial equity.

Coverage of our campaign at No Kings in the local news!!!! “The threat by the Trump administration is why it’s so important …to fight back in solidarity in standing up,” said Persis Yu who lives in Hyde Park, and is running for state senate in 2026. bulletinnewspapers.weebly.com/uploads/1/1/...

Proud to stand on the side of love in solidarity with LGBTQ+ neighbors in Roslindale. 🌈

People who know me know I LOVE VOTING!!! Lots of elections happening throughout Massachusetts. Make sure you are registered to vote!!!! Today is the last day to register to vote on November 4. Go to www.voteinma.com RIGHT NOW!!! 🗳🗳🗳🗳🗳 (this is not my election but it VERY important!!!)

Have your health care costs gone up last year?? Been denied coverage for medication or care? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ Meanwhile, the health care industry is spending more than ever on lobbyists. That’s why we need leaders who will stand up to corporate interests and fight for families—not billionaires.

When the Trump Administration cut off access to affordable repayment plans for millions of student loan borrowers, we took them to court.

Amazing time meeting up with folks throughout the district. Way to show up for #NoKingsDay West Roxbury, Walpole, and Norwood!!! To defeat fascism we must stand in solidarity and speak out against injustice. 💪💪💪💪

Oreo and I are so grateful to have beautiful spaces like the Stony Brook Reservation. Safe and clean green spaces are vital to healthy communities.

The Trump Administration is letting billionaires and big corporations get away with harming American families. In Massachusetts, we must make sure to put families first. protectborrowers.org/in-8-months-...

This year, one challenger has already emerged: Persis Yu, the deputy executive director and managing counsel at Protect Borrowers... Yu ... is running for the Norfolk and Suffolk state Senate seat ... to bring a “fresh voice” to the district. www.politico.com/newsletters/...

👏👏👏👏👏 Well done MIT! We must not capitulate to threats on immigrants, international students, transgender individuals, and academic freedom. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/10/b...

Yesterday, President Trump said he "took the freedom of speech away." This is un-American. Freedom of speech and the right to criticize the government is the bedrock of democracy and what makes America great. This fight is personal.

Looks like a lively upcoming year - we've got a race for the Norfolk & Suffolk State Senate district, held by Mike Rush for over a decade. Newly announced challenger: Persis Yu, @persisyu.bsky.social www.electpersis.com

A healthy environment is critical for students to succeed. As a Boston Public School mom, I know firsthand that improvements to our schools' buildings and infrastructure are long overdue. Our kids deserve better. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/07/m...

We filed an amicus brief on behalf of 41 veteran, legal services, and consumer orgs to fight back against the Trump Administration's efforts to gut the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. protectborrowers.org/wp-content/u...

Exciting announcement!! I’m running for Massachusetts State Senate for the Norfolk and Suffolk District of Massachusetts! I pledge to fight for the families in Boston, Dedham, Norwood, Walpole, and Westwood to build a fair economy where families—not billionaires—come first. www.ElectPersis.com