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Sunday, March 31, 2019
Sunday Walk
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Republicans are trying to strip millions of Americans of life-saving health care — again. I’m going to continue fighting to ensure that health care is a right for each and every one of us.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) March 31, 2019
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Grading, Grating
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Preferential college admission for donors and alumni often discriminates against students of color. We must end these archaic practices and give all students an equal opportunity to attend their dream schools. https://t.co/GvoRDiCnrY
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) March 30, 2019
Teaching Day
Friday, March 29, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
It's shameful it took a massive public outcry for Trump to do the right thing.
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) March 28, 2019
By the way, Mr. President, Congress decides what the government funds – and we were going to ignore your cruel request anyway. https://t.co/uoIb3daz1P
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Mulling Presidential Bid...
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Wars in the Middle East have cost our nation trillions of dollars, leading to thousands of deaths, and causing untold damage both here at home and abroad. Congress must recognize the devastating effects of #EndlessWar and commit to finally end them. https://t.co/8ahZwWc2e7
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) March 27, 2019
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
It’s appalling that Betsy DeVos is STILL trying to cut funding from our amazing Special Olympic athletes. This is yet another example that Trump and DeVos are putting their wealthy friends ahead of everyday families. #TrumpBudget https://t.co/Oy8pdEAP02
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) March 27, 2019
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Nnedi Okorafor Developing Octavia Butler's Wild Seed?
ðļI can finally publicly talk about it. We’re developing WILD SEED! ð!! https://t.co/gZT5XS1icc
— Nnedi Okorafor, PhD (@Nnedi) March 26, 2019
Impeachment Status Quo
Mariame Kaba On Justice In America
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Missouri’s new “heartbeat bill” would ban abortion often before a woman even knows she is pregnant. The GOP’s attacks on women grow more outrageous by the day. https://t.co/bPMrWcdGEK
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) March 25, 2019
Sick Day
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Water is a human right. On #WorldWaterDay, we’re reminded of all the people in the world who don’t have access to clean water — including millions living right here in the United States. It’s been five years since the Flint water crisis and we can’t forget the painful effects.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) March 22, 2019
Friday, March 22, 2019
Spring Break...
Today's Random Wilde
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
This is what action against gun violence looks like. https://t.co/5pLbPGoETs
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) March 21, 2019
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Today's Random Wilde
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Health care is a right. Full stop. I will keep fighting until everyone — no matter who they are or how much they make — has the security of knowing a surprise hospital bill won’t bankrupt them.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) March 21, 2019
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
16 years ago, the US launched a misguided and unjust invasion of Iraq, costing the US trillions of dollars and both countries thousands of lives. I opposed the war then. I will continue advocating for diplomacy and fighting to reign in our endless wars around the globe.
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) March 20, 2019
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Today's Random Wilde
Pre-Silly Season Pre-Silliness
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
We cannot forgot how ICE continues to terrorize families. I voted against creating ICE in 2002. It was wrong then and has had little accountability or transparency since.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) March 18, 2019
Monday, March 18, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
The EPA's #PoisonPlan is a direct threat to the health and safety of communities of color. Almost 70% of African Americans and 40% of Latinx communities live within 30 miles of a coal plant – putting them at an even higher risk of toxic exposure. https://t.co/dBaHSLMpEr
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) March 18, 2019
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Proud of the students in Berkeley, Oakland, Alameda, and around the country who are demanding action on climate change today! Know that I am in this fight with you and for you. #ClimateStrike ðŠðūðģ https://t.co/txHePMWvVz
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) March 15, 2019
Friday, March 15, 2019
Teaching Day
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Wannabe Dictator In Plain Sight
President Trump appeared to threaten potential violence against his political opponents, telling Breitbart [find it yourself] that “it would be very bad, very bad” if his supporters were provoked into getting “tough.” Said Trump: “I have the support of the police, the support of the military, the support of the Bikers for Trump -- I have the tough people, but they don’t play it tough -- until they go to a certain point, and then it would be very bad, very bad.”No, I'm not "surprised" -- I'm disgusted, enraged, and as righteously motivated to expose and defeat Republican authoritarians (and their enablers) as ever, thanks.
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
At the core of our nation is the idea that ALL are created equal – but in 30 states, LGBTQ people are at risk of being
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) March 13, 2019
❌fired
❌evicted
❌denied services
...because of who they are. I’m proud to cosponsor the #EqualityAct to end patchwork protections for LGBTQ Americans.
Today's Random Wilde
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
When factoring in cost of living and inflation, the the average American worker feels the sting of a flat economy. The #GOPTaxScam benefited the wealthy while everyday families are paying for it. How do we get back on track? #RaiseTheWage.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) March 12, 2019
Monday, March 11, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
In order to help struggling Americans, Congress needs to invest in anti-poverty programs, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid — not threaten to take them away.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) March 11, 2019
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Sunday Rain Check
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
We all have a fundamental right to quality health care, good public education, a living wage, and affordable housing. They should never depend on where you live or how deep your pockets are.
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) March 10, 2019
Saturday, March 09, 2019
Today's Random Wilde
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Paul Manafort:
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) March 8, 2019
-$55 million in bank and tax fraud.
-given 47 months.
Fate Vincent Winslow:
-sold $20 of marijuana.
-given LIFE IN PRISON.
Marijuana charges regularly net longer sentences than Manafort—we need #MarijuanaJustice to fix our broken system. https://t.co/q64uRKTWSP
Friday, March 08, 2019
Teaching Day
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Don’t let the chaos coming out of Washington distract you from what we’re fighting for:
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) March 8, 2019
✅ Medicare for All
✅ Save the Internet Act
✅ Debt Free College Bill
✅ Green New Deal
✅ Marijuana Justice Act
Thursday, March 07, 2019
Today's Random Wilde
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
Make no mistake: the GOP is packing our courts with anti-LGBTQ and other extremist judges who will impact our nation for generations. We must do everything we can to fight back. https://t.co/GejH22RVR7
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) March 7, 2019
Wednesday, March 06, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
The East Bay is home to #DACA, #TPS, and #DED recipients. They are a part of our community—our friends, neighbors, and colleagues. I’ll keep fighting to #ProtectTheDream for them here in Congress.
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) March 6, 2019
Wildthyme
Tuesday, March 05, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily
This is incredible news — and more evidence that we can end the HIV epidemic and achieve an AIDS-free generation by investing in high quality research and treatment programs.https://t.co/gLqLGb8tKq
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) March 5, 2019
Monday, March 04, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daily (And Sometimes Belatedly)
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) March 3, 2019
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Saturday, March 02, 2019
Barbara Lee Speaks For Me Daiy
In the wealthiest nation in the world, there is no reason any child should ever go hungry. The first step to tackling child poverty is addressing the systemic barriers that keep low-income families, especially those of color, trapped at the bottom.https://t.co/DI3DTVZhJ4
— Barbara Lee (@BLeeForCongress) March 2, 2019