Rep. Barbara LeeVerified account

@RepBarbaraLee

Progressive Democrat proudly representing the CA-13 in Congress. Working to promote economic & racial justice, peace & human rights in the US & abroad.

Washington, DC and Oakland, CA
Joined February 2011
Born on 16 July

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  1. Enjoyed meeting my district office interns today. Our future is truly bright with this generation of young leaders.

  2. Our nation's strength comes from our values: justice, equality & opportunity for all. We need to keep fighting for this vision of America.

  3. The went into effect today. This is a huge step but it’s not enough on its own - Congress must also act to save our planet.

  4. Check out this new tool showing all the federal investments in our community!

  5. Getting a degree shouldn’t mean mountains of debt. I'm asking Congress to for millions of students.

  6. It takes 22 months for Latinas to earn what white men are paid in twelve. This pay gap is a national disgrace.

  7. Humbled to receive 's Leading Light award & work w/ them to ensure our immigration system respects the dignity of all families.

  8. Just 2 hours away…Sending best wishes to our as they kick off their 2016-2017 season tonight!

  9. Let’s celebrate Harvey Milk’s courageous words by working together to create a welcoming community for all

  10. There are 1.1 billion girls in the world – & every single one deserves education, opportunity & respect. Every day should be !

  11. Happy birthday . You inspire us all with your unflagging commitment to , equality & peace!

  12. The history of the Black Panthers is more relevant than ever. exhibit opens tmrw–everyone should see it.

  13. Today would have been Fannie Lou Hamer’s 99th birthday. Throughout her life, she gave voice to the oppressed & the disenfranchised.

  14. My thoughts are w/ everyone impacted by . If you have loved ones in the path of the storm, here’s how to alert :

  15. STUDENTS: Starting this year, you don’t have to wait until January 1 to fill it out your –it’s available now!

  16. This grant for community policing will make our community safer by rebuilding fractured trust between neighborhoods & law enforcement.

  17. Enjoyed meeting so many of my constituents today at the festival!

  18. The Hyde Amdt is a thinly veiled attempt to deprive women of their constitutional right to . It needs to go!

  19. There’s nowhere better to celebrate than the , home to coffee institutions & !

  20. The movement to is supported by a diverse group of moral & faith leaders-it's past time to end the Hyde amdt!

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