The GOP’s decades-long effort to keep people of color, low-income folks, and students from the ballot box has created a voter suppression crisis in our country. With 2020 right around the corner, it’s time to increase election security. https://t.co/NmoN3i4rbW
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) December 28, 2019
Using Technology to Deepen Democracy, Using Democracy to Ensure Technology Benefits Us All
Sunday, December 29, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Saturday, December 28, 2019
Vacation
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
A reminder that this holiday season, the GOP is trying to rip food stamps away from hundreds of thousands of families and kick people off their health care by sabotaging the Affordable Care Act while separating immigrant families.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) December 27, 2019
Merry Christmas, indeed!
Friday, December 27, 2019
All Passion Spent
Help Beat Trump and His Collaborators Now Or Kiss Your Ass Goodbye
“Many observers of India have been surprised that Modi has grown so much more extreme in his second term in office. But a comparison of populist governments around the world suggests that India is following a predictable pattern of what would-be authoritarians do when they win reelection.”
“As we’ve seen in countries including Hungary, Turkey, and Venezuela, populist leaders are at first hamstrung in their ability to concentrate power in their own hands. Many key institutions, including courts and electoral commissions, are still dominated by independent-minded professionals who do not owe their appointment to the new regime. Media outlets are still able and willing to report on scandals, forcing the government to tread somewhat carefully.”
“Once these governments win reelection, these constraints begin to fall away. As the independent-minded judges and civil servants depart, populist leaders feel emboldened to pursue their illiberal dreams.”
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
And What Have We Done
Hark, the Herald Fugelsang
#ChristiansAgainstTrump
— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) December 20, 2019
Because you can follow Jesus, or you can follow Trump. It’s not actually possible to follow both.
If you don’t believe me, you haven’t read their books. https://t.co/TNmXykCAhW pic.twitter.com/UFTps92isQ
Christmas Effects by Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick
What’s “queer?” Here’s one train of thought about it. The depressing thing about the Christmas season -- isn’t it? -- is that it’s the time when all the institutions are speaking with one voice. The Church says what the Church says. But the State says the same thing: maybe not (in some ways it hardly matters) in the language of theology, but in the language the State talks: legal holidays, long school hiatus, special postage stamps, and all. And the language of commerce more than chimes in, as consumer purchasing is organized ever more narrowly around the final weeks of the calendar year, the Dow Jones aquiver over Americans’ “holiday mood.” The media, in turn, fall in triumphally behind the Christmas phalanx: ad-swollen magazines have oozing turkeys on the cover, while for the news industry every question turns into the Christmas question -- Will hostages be free for Christmas? What did that flash flood or mass murder (umpty-ump people killed and maimed) do to those families’ Christmas? And meanwhile, the pairing “families/Christmas” becomes increasingly tautological, as families more and more constitute themselves according to the schedule, and in the endlessly iterated image, of the holiday itself constituted in the image of "the" family.
The thing hasn’t, finally, so much to do with propaganda for Christianity as with propaganda for Christmas itself. They all -- religion, state, capital, ideology, domesticity, the discourses of power and legitimacy -- line up with each other so neatly once a year, and the monolith so created is a thing one can come to view with unhappy eyes. What if instead there were a practice of valuing the ways in which meanings and institutions can be at loose ends with each other? What if the richest junctures weren’t the ones where everything means the same thing? -- Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, Tendencies, Duke University Press, 1993, pp. 5-6
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Don’t let this circus of a White House distract you from what we’re fighting for: a living wage, affordable housing, free education, and quality health care for all.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) December 23, 2019
Sunday, December 22, 2019
Sunday Brunch
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Families all across the country are without housing — not because they did something wrong, but because the cost of living is too high and wages are too low.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) December 22, 2019
The next president MUST make affordable housing a top priority for their administration.https://t.co/gUkhgNyPXs
Friday, December 20, 2019
Speaking of "Hope Is A Discipline" ...
The Season of Losses
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Today is a solemn day for the country. Trump is a threat to our democracy and our national security. His actions have left us no choice but to impeach him for his abuse of power and contempt of Congress.
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) December 18, 2019
Presidents are not kings. #DefendOurDemocracy https://t.co/JZSY72Nkjn
Friday, December 13, 2019
Grading Is Done
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
The 2001 #AUMF gave any president the power to wage war anywhere, at any time, for any reason.
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) December 13, 2019
America's culture of endless war has harmed too many. It's past time we take a hard look at our ongoing military operations & authorizations to #StopEndlessWar. https://t.co/vsLEAMObSg
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
I’m so proud of @GretaThunberg for being @TIME’s person of the year.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) December 11, 2019
But the sad truth is she should be in school — getting to be a kid. The climate crisis is robbing her and a generation of their future. It’s time for us adults to start acting like the leaders our kids deserve.
Grading and Ongoingness
Monday, December 09, 2019
Today's Random Wilde
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
The truth is we have a real possibility of an all-white slate of top-tier candidates for president and the likelihood of an entirely white roster at this month’s presidential debate. Make no mistake: this demonstrates a lack of respect for Black women at the highest levels.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) December 9, 2019
Grading and the rest...
Saturday, December 07, 2019
Grading
Tuesday, December 03, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
As always, proud to be by your side, @KamalaHarris. pic.twitter.com/WW1NQAOn8A
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) December 3, 2019
Kamala Harris wasn't my first choice (Elizabeth Warren still is for now) but a debate stage dominated by unqualified uncharismatic white guys is a stupid travesty and a recipe for disaster.
Monday, December 02, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
A gun is fired on school grounds twice a week in America.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) December 2, 2019
It has been over 250 days since the House Democratic majority passed gun safety reforms. When will Mitch McConnell and the Senate GOP do their jobs to protect our kids and vote on this legislation?
Sunday, December 01, 2019
Sunday Walk and Brunch
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
As we sit down for a Thanksgiving meal, let’s pause to reflect on all the immigrant families who aren’t together today because the Trump administration tore children from their parents.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) November 28, 2019
Let us remember what it means to be a warm and welcoming nation.
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Trump has had a white nationalist agenda since Day 1. My trip to the US-Mexico border showed us exactly how his administration has been working to keep people from “s**thole” countries out of America.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) November 26, 2019
These cruel & bigoted policies have no place in a nation built by immigrants.
Monday, November 25, 2019
Sunday Walk and Brunch
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
The climate crisis is the most important issue of our lifetimes. It’s about time we caught up to the young people leading this fight.pic.twitter.com/dl2NrdxRDL
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) November 26, 2019
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
The amount of gun violence in this country is beyond alarming. Every other developed country that has experienced tragedy has taken action to stop it from happening again. It's past time for Mitch McConnell to do his job! #EnoughIsEnough https://t.co/PX9GfwGOQ3
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) November 23, 2019
Friday, November 22, 2019
Prep Prep Prep
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily... Even Hourly!
I’ve spent my career fighting to legalize marijuana and provide restorative justice to communities of color. This bill is HUGE and I’m proud that key tenets from my own legislation have been included to help correct the wrongs of the failed #WarOnDrugs.https://t.co/13iLf9rYJY
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) November 21, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Stephen Miller has used his position in the White House to push a dangerous and discriminatory white nationalist agenda. From family separation to ending DACA, his legacy is one of pain and suffering.
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) November 21, 2019
It's past time for him to go. https://t.co/ryw974hjlR
Teaching
Monday, November 18, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
This is the third massing shooting in California in less than a week. My heart breaks for all those affected.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) November 18, 2019
Mitch McConnell, there are several gun reform bills sitting on your desk. When is #EnoughIsEnough? https://t.co/NwdkJhZjCM
Trumpproval
New ABC/Ipsos poll:
— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) November 18, 2019
51% of Americans say Trump should be impeached *and removed*
58% say they're following impeachment hearings closely
70% say it was wrong to ask a foreign leader to investigate a political rival (i.e., the call was not "perfect")https://t.co/U4wSiRx26N
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
If companies can afford to pay their CEOs tens of millions of dollars, they can afford to raise wages for their employees.#TaxCEOs.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) November 16, 2019
Friday, November 15, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Ambassador Yovanovitch fought corruption for decades. Trump removed her to set the stage for his campaign to bribe Ukraine and to cheat his way in the 2020 election. #DefendOurDemocracy https://t.co/4kwQJrj4Ej
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) November 15, 2019
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Another school shooting. More young people hurt and traumatized. When will Mitch McConnell say #EnoughIsEnough and pass common-sense gun safety reforms?
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) November 14, 2019
Lives are on the line. We must act. #EndGunViolence https://t.co/dH5j6kiUJ8
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Teaching Days
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Facts, figures, and justice are on our side.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) November 10, 2019
We will decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and we will finally provide restorative justice to communities of color hit hardest by the failed #WarOnDrugs.
We will win this fight. https://t.co/IsaUGxHruz
Wednesday, November 06, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Lots of big wins for Democrats last night! Let’s carry this energy all the way to 2020 and elect even more Democrats up and down the ballot — from the school board to the White House.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) November 6, 2019
Tuesday, November 05, 2019
Teaching This Week
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
#OTD in 1968, my mentor, the unbossed and unbought Shirley Chisholm, became the first African American woman elected to Congress. She was an inspiration and dear friend. I miss her tremendously, but I'll keep fighting for her legacy with my sisters in Congress ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/ca5FwLLo93
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) November 5, 2019
Monday, November 04, 2019
Less Than One Year Out
Saturday, November 02, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
As the White House continues to plunge our country into chaos, remember: it is up to us to make America stronger. Register to vote, run for office, get involved in electoral politics, peacefully protest, and keep holding elected officials accountable.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) November 2, 2019
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
1 in 5 LGBTQ Americans live in poverty. It’s time the Senate pass the #EqualityAct to provide equal opportunities and protections for the LGBTQ community. Let's get serious about ending poverty once and for all.https://t.co/YiMPro2BOC
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) October 31, 2019
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Teaching This Week
Friday, October 25, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
This is Trump’s legacy – traumatizing scores of children & separating families who came here for a better life. It’s disgusting. #KeepFamiliesTogether https://t.co/Po02X98hdS
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) October 25, 2019
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
For-profit colleges are a scam that prey on our most vulnerable, and Betsy DeVos is using taxpayer funds to help them do it.
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) October 23, 2019
It's time for her to go. #ResignDeVos https://t.co/z9pHbNTQT3
Oh, and about the news of the day? Impeach all the Trumpublican Nazi motherfuckers. Thank you.
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Senator Graham, you should be ashamed. Your state had 164 recorded lynchings, and your words disrespect and belittle African Americans and lynching victims. This is absolutely unacceptable and disgraceful! https://t.co/CcaX3clozp
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) October 22, 2019
Marijuana has long been a driving force for mass incarceration and it's about time we change our outdated laws. We are closer than ever to legalizing marijuana and providing restorative justice to communities most impacted by the failed #WarOnDrugs.https://t.co/Z2feBYCpVn
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) October 22, 2019
Monday, October 21, 2019
Prep
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Sunday Brunch and Walk
Friday, October 18, 2019
Grading
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Once again, for the people in the back. https://t.co/CjyTurNAjX
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) October 17, 2019
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Prep
Monday, October 14, 2019
Sunday Walk and Brunch
Friday, October 11, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
In celebration of National Coming Out Day, I want to say that I stand with every single LGBTQ individual no matter where they are in their journey. Love is love.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) October 11, 2019
Wednesday, October 09, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
It’s quite simple really — no one should be fired because of who they are or who they love. The Supreme Court must do the right thing and guarantee protections for the LGBTQ community. https://t.co/TtuJvftV74
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) October 9, 2019
Monday, October 07, 2019
Prep
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Everyone — no matter what — has the right to:
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) October 7, 2019
🏠 A stable roof over their head
💧 Clean drinking water
💰 A living wage
🥫 Food on the table
🏥 Quality health care
Saturday, October 05, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Trump is systematically dismantling President Obama's legacy – and damaging our environment at the same time. #ClimateChange is only getting worse. We must strengthen protections, not eliminate them. #ActOnClimate https://t.co/qzkBVzoFEa
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) October 5, 2019
Friday, October 04, 2019
Week That Was
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Taking away school lunches from low-income children is despicable. https://t.co/51HC9aZGNc
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) October 4, 2019
Tuesday, October 01, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Trump has betrayed his oath of office and undermined our national security and the integrity of our elections. He has abused his power and it's clear he has no regard for our laws. It's time to #impeach. https://t.co/rhMSLf0jBc
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) October 1, 2019
Monday, September 30, 2019
Prep Prep Prep
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Teaching Day
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Trump has admitted to a gross abuse of power.
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) September 25, 2019
He has no respect for the rule of law, and he's actively trying to undermine our elections.
It's time to impeach. https://t.co/IMMj1P6TjF
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Also, Too
It’s crystal clear: Trump himself undermined our democracy and asked a foreign country to attack a potential political opponent. Enough. The House has a Constitutional duty to begin impeachment proceedings.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) September 24, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
ICE is training agents for "urban warfare." There is absolutely no reason for ICE to use military tactics on our streets.
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) September 24, 2019
Trump and his reckless Administration are using taxpayer dollars to terrorize black and brown communities. Enough. https://t.co/D93dLvcd4S
Monday, September 23, 2019
Prep Prep Prep Prep
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
No one — not even Trump — is above the law. The House must open an impeachment inquiry immediately. https://t.co/OkHskUWyGz
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) September 23, 2019
Greta Is Right
“This is all wrong. I shouldn’t be up here. I should be in school on the other side of the ocean. Yet you come to us young people for hope. How dare you. You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words.” -- Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg, speaking to the U.N. General Assembly
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Silly Seasonings...
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Betsy DeVos has betrayed our students and teachers at every turn – her failure to handle the student loan forgiveness program is just the most recent example. It's long past time for her to resign. #ResignDeVos https://t.co/N5CpXpVQko
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) September 22, 2019
Friday, September 20, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
The world is facing a climate crisis and while Republicans continue to ignore calls for action, @GretaThunberg has lead a generation in fighting for their futures. I’m inspired by everyone marching in the climate strike today.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) September 20, 2019
You are our future.https://t.co/Fhiap2SrQT
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Blech
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
The Trump administration is denying LGBTQ* couples like Adiel and Roee from passing their citizenship onto their children because they’re “born out of wedlock.” This outrageous policy dehumanizes and delegitimizes LGBTQ* families.pic.twitter.com/wLr9MOKYrn
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) September 18, 2019
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Trump is undoing decades of progress on environmental protection just to spite California. We will fight this for the sake of the health of our families and our communities. https://t.co/hl5rSpb3dc
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) September 17, 2019
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Governor Newsom is right. If Trump is serious about addressing homelessness, he needs to quit the cuts to programs that keep people housed and invest in the things we know help families keep a roof over their heads. https://t.co/knA0hRtQkE
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) September 17, 2019
Teaching Day
Monday, September 16, 2019
Prep Prep Prep
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Mitch McConnell rushed the confirmation process to protect Kavanaugh, robbing the American people of a thorough investigation into the allegations. It’s never been clearer that he never should have been confirmed. #BelieveSurvivors https://t.co/28CrE64nsH
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) September 16, 2019
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
By refusing to #ActOnClimate, Trump and the Republicans are failing our children and threatening their safety. Greta is right – it's time to stop burying our heads in the sand and get serious about stopping #ClimateChange. https://t.co/2QE3tURy1D
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) September 14, 2019
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Wouldn't You Know It --
Friday, September 13, 2019
Getting Through...
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Health care is a basic human right, but under the Trump administration the number of uninsured people has skyrocketed from 2 million to 27 million. It’s reckless endangerment. https://t.co/8dWbgbWMzW
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) September 12, 2019
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Teaching Day
Trumpproval
- Gallup: 39%
- Washington Post/ABC News: 38%
- CNN: 39%
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Today's Random Wilde
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
As the first African American and first woman to co-chair the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, I know it’s not enough to just legalize marijuana. Including social equity and criminal justice reform is vital to our agenda.https://t.co/B8WlujDT6k
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) September 10, 2019
Teaching Day
Monday, September 09, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Climate change will deepen the racial divide in ways we least expect. In this case, thousands of children in low-income areas whose schools don’t have air conditioning will suffer more than their white, wealthy counterparts. https://t.co/DN22fkkRGJ
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) September 8, 2019
Prep
Sunday, September 08, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
If Trump wants to try and revoke California’s power to set critical pollution standards, he’ll have to take us to court. Proud to support Governor @GavinNewsom in this fight.https://t.co/tPdh6T9U9b
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) September 7, 2019
Just in case you're celebrating...
Saturday, September 07, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Young activists like @GretaThunberg give me hope for the future. Never stop fighting for what you believe in, I’m right there with you. pic.twitter.com/Mz2rAEi506
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) September 7, 2019
Friday, September 06, 2019
Ace Returns!
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
The House has passed multiple bills aimed at ending the gun violence epidemic. We’ve heard the public’s concerns and worked to address them. We’ve taken concrete steps to protect our kids and communities.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) September 6, 2019
Your move, @senatemajldr.
Thursday, September 05, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
The impact of this president’s reckless disregard for our environment will be felt long after he’s gone. We must continue to fight fiction with science, reject climate denial, and demand #ClimateActionNow. https://t.co/Q1E1zbPT1j
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) September 4, 2019
Tuesday, September 03, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks for Me Daily
ICE has misused and abused its power for far too long. I voted against its creation in 2002 and I stand by that vote today. https://t.co/ntlTXfa6pV
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) August 31, 2019
Teaching Day
Monday, September 02, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Labor Daily
Without organized labor, we wouldn’t have:
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) September 2, 2019
✅ a minimum wage
✅ workplace safety protections
✅ overtime pay
On #LaborDay (and every day!), we celebrate our union brothers and sisters in the struggle for economic justice. I stand with you in that fight.
Happy Labor Day!
Sunday, September 01, 2019
Sunday Walk and Brunch
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Always just a few days or even hours from the next mass shooting...
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Offering a pardon in exchange for breaking the law is a crime in itself – and it’s certainly not a joke. This is yet more evidence of this president’s lawlessness and another example of why I support opening an impeachment inquiry into this administration. https://t.co/0KhPUUzZle
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) August 28, 2019
Monday, August 26, 2019
Prep Prep Prep
Sunday, August 25, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
The chaos coming out of the White House cannot distract us from our fight for a living wage, affordable housing, and quality health care.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) August 25, 2019
Prepping
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
I am proud to stand with @RepDonBeyer in our letter to the FBI Director. @HouseDems will continue to stand up #ForThePeople to combat the growing threat of white supremacist extremist violence. https://t.co/eY1flv62V5
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) August 23, 2019
Trumpproval
A new national CNN/SSRS poll finds that President Donald Trump's approval rating stands at 40%. His disapproval rating is 54%. His approval rating is down from late June when it was 43%. His disapproval rating is slightly up from 52% in late June... Over the last month and a half, a lot has happened in our national dialogue. Trump went after four congresswomen of color. Then he turned his sights on Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings, who is black. More recently, there were the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. And fears are growing over a potential economic slowdown. [And all this is before the utter insanity of the latest I'm buying Greenland and ordering businesses to stop selling to China and tantrum-throwing at the G7.] All together, it seems like recent news cycles are causing a downturn in the President's fortunes. His approval rating does seem to be sliding, which is troublesome news heading into 2020. Presidents' approval ratings have been highly correlated with their re-election margin. In the midterm elections, Trump's approval rating lined up nearly perfectly with his party's vote share in the House elections... [O]ur CNN poll is not... the only poll to show that Trump's approval rating is down. Take a look at these other probability-based polls that meet CNN's standards and were completed over the last two weeks. AP-NORC puts the President's approval rating at 36%, down from 38%. Fox News gave Trump a 43% approval rating, a decrease from 46%. Gallup shows Trump's approval rating at 41%, down from 42% in late July and 44% in early July. Monmouth University pegs Trump's approval rating at 40%, down from 41%. NBC News/Wall Street Journal found Trump had an approval rating of 43% among all adults, a decrease of 2 points from 45% in July among registered voters and 1 point from 44% in their last poll that surveyed all adults in June... Together... they make a fairly strong case. Adding in the CNN poll, Trump has an average decline of 2 points in his approval rating... Normally, a 2-point drop in a president's approval rating would not be a big deal. For this president, however, a 2-point movement is a bigger deal than usual. Trump's approval rating has been unusually stable. Any sort of movement is noteworthy with him. According to Gallup, no president has had as narrow a range (35%-46%) of approval ratings than Trump. Trump's still within that range, though now more toward the middle than the upper part of that range as he had been earlier in the year. Trump needs to be able to break out of the narrow range... for reelection. No president has won an additional term with an approval rating as low as Trump's is currently. [Emphasis added.--d]
Older
Friday, August 23, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
This isn’t funny. More than 3,000 Americans died in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. Some of those deaths could have been prevented if it wasn’t for neglect by the Trump administration.https://t.co/5r1ExmMk5y
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) August 23, 2019
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Here Is the Syllabus For My Upcoming Fall Queer Theory Survey Course, "Queer Manifestations"
Wednesdays, 4.15-7 FM130, August 30-December 6, 2017
Course Requirements: Attendance/Participation, 15%; Co-Facilitation, 15%; In-Class Report (10-15 mins.), 15%, Symposium Presentation, 15%; Seminar Paper, 10 pp., 40% (subject to contingencies)
In-Class Report:
Oscar Wilde The Soul of Man Under Socialism
Co-Facilitation:
1. Phrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Young -- 2. Preface for The Picture of Dorian Gray -- 3.Wilde on Trial
In Class Reports:
Week Five | Wednesday, September 27
Harry Hay, Mattachine, Radical Fairies (handout)
Audre Lorde, Uses of the Erotic -- Poetry Is Not A Luxury
Co-Facilitation:
Valarie Solanas, SCUM Manifesto / The Combahee River Collective Statement
In Class Report:
Week Ten | Wednesday, November 1
Jaspir Puar, Homonationalism and Biopolitics (Introduction to the book Terrorist Assemblages)
(supplemental) Jaspir Puar, I'd Rather Be A Cyborg Than A Goddess
In Class Report:
Alison Kafer, Feminist Queer Crip