Rep. Barbara LeeCont verificat

10 years ago Oscar Grant was tragically and senselessly killed by a police officer at Fruitvale BART station. In his memory, it’s up to us to ensure that the call of “Black Lives Matter” is reflected in our justice system.https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/Oscar-Grant-s-life-mattered-13500609.php …

We’re making progress, but there’s still a long way to go. One of @HouseDemocrats’ top priorities will be raising the minimum wage and ending the epidemic of poverty in America. #ForThePeoplehttps://www.npr.org/2018/12/30/681055793/minimum-wages-rising-in-20-states-and-several-cities …

As @HouseDemocrats take the majority in the new Congress, our first priority is ending the #TrumpShutdown, paying our dedicated federal workers, and funding the programs that American families rely on. We’re going to get this done #ForThePeople.https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/house-dems-ready-strategy-to-re-open-government-upon-assuming-control/2018/12/31/bfe4773a-0d16-11e9-84fc-d58c33d6c8c7_story.html?utm_term=.4ab112328d79 …

The East Bay lost a dedicated public servant and warrior for peace this year. Honored to share my remembrances of my dear friend and mentor, Congressman Ron Dellums. May he Rest In Peace.https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/12/30/ron-dellums-the-anti-war-coalition-builder-223560 …

Check out this great write-up on Oakland in the @Travelzoo blog! Food, art, culture, and all the things that make Oakland so special.https://www.travelzoo.com/blog/check-out-oakland/ …

One of the greatest losses of 2018 — Nancy Wilson was a pioneering vocalist who bridged jazz and pop music as only she could. Rest In Peace, “Fancy Miss Nancy.”https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/14/obituaries/nancy-wilson-dead-jazz-singer.html …

A huge congratulations to Cheryl Johnson on being named Clerk of the US House of Representatives! Cheryl has dedicated her life to public service and helping the most vulnerable among us – I’m overjoyed that she will be returning for the 116th Congress.https://www.democraticleader.gov/newsroom/122818-2/ …

Too many Americans are living paycheck to paycheck in this country. As @HouseDemocrats get to work #ForThePeople, we’re going to put the needs of working families first – with good paying jobs & an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few.https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/12/28/living-paycheck-paycheck-is-disturbingly-common-i-see-no-way-out/?utm_term=.77e8e61c417b …

Proud of my sister and dear friend @RepKarenBass, who will be a great leader for @OfficialCBC in the 116th Congress. She is the epitome of #BlackGirlMagic, and I’m ready to make some good trouble with her. #BlackWomenLeadhttps://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a25645981/karen-bass-is-leading-the-congressional-black-caucus-into-the-future/ …

Because of the #TrumpShutdown, lifesaving and groundbreaking research at our federal labs is grinding to a halt and potentially hampering decades of progress. Shame on this administration.https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2018/12/28/disruptive-disappointing-chaotic-shutdown-upends-scientific-research/?utm_term=.039d67ed3116 …

Visitor centers closed, trash piling up for days - our national parks are suffering because of the #TrumpShutdown. Check to see which federal programs in California are impacted here https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Government-shutdown-A-look-at-what-s-open-and-13491992.php …

6 days on furlough - our public servants and their families are being used as political pawns. The #TrumpShutdown isn’t helping anyone, it’s just punishing federal workers for the President’s extremist agenda.https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/26/us/shutdown-federal-workers-.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage …