Rep. Barbara Lee (Archived)
@RepBarbaraLee
Progressive Democrat. Represented the #EastBay in Congress for 26 years. Fighting for justice for all, peace, and human rights. @ProChoiceCaucus Co-Chair.
It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the East Bay in Congress for the last 26 years.
Elon Musk is trying to take the role of unelected President. Will Republicans let him? Or will they side with the families, farmers, veterans, and seniors in our country that depend on keeping our government open?
Our voice is our power. Let’s keep fighting for equity, justice, and peace. apnews.com/article/democr…
I’m deeply saddened by the terrible attack last night in New Orleans. This is heartbreaking news on what should have been a joyous New Year celebration. I’m praying for all of the victims and their loved ones. cbsnews.com/news/new-orlea…
On the second day of #Kwanzaa, we honor self-determination—or kujichagulia in Swahili. Kujichagulia symbolizes the fight for people of African descent to define, defend, and develop ourselves instead of letting others do it for us.
As we begin the seven days of Kwanzaa, I wish those celebrating a peaceful and reflective week. Today is dedicated to the principle of #Umoja, or unity.
Wishing everyone in the East Bay, California, and across the country a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah. May this holiday season be filled with joy, warmth, and time spent with your loved ones.
Rickey Henderson was a baseball legend & an Oakland icon. He not only brought the A’s to new heights w/ his dazzling play, he was one of the many symbols of Black excellence in our great city. While he will be deeply missed, his legacy will live on forever. May he rest in peace.
R.I.P. Rickey Henderson 🙏
My last vote ever in Congress was to keep the government funded and avert a government shutdown that would have harmed vulnerable communities. Today’s Republican Party is showing the dangers of oligarchy. The fight to uphold a democracy for and by the people continues.
Let’s be clear: An unelected billionaire using his wallet and online bully pulpit to control the Republican Party is not democracy. The people of our country want a functioning government, not oligarchy.
Workers deserve the right to join a union and collectively bargain for higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions. Amazon must come to come to the table to negotiate. I am proud to stand with @AmazonTeamsters on strike across the country today.
🚨 BREAKING: The Teamsters Union has launched the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history. 🚨 Amazon has forced this strike by refusing to follow the law and bargain with the thousands of Amazon workers who organized with the Teamsters. Now, Amazon Teamsters at facilities…
It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the East Bay in Congress the last 26 years. Tune in below as I reflect on my time in Congress on the House Floor: live.house.gov