Rashida Tlaib
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Rashida Tlaib is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 13th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Tlaib is known for her progressive policies and advocacy for social justice. She is one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress and has been a vocal advocate for issues such as affordable housing, environmental justice, and healthcare reform. Tlaib has also been involved in efforts to address systemic racism and economic inequality.
Sep 15, 2019
Part of the way we fight back is funding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, fully funding it.
Sep 15, 2019
It is so critically important that we elevate the voices of so many residents that are not in this room that are dealing with this on a daily basis, every single day, and now their children.
Sep 15, 2019
All of you play an incredibly essential role in addressing environmental racism in our country and the fight against corporate assault on our families.
Sep 15, 2019
From the 400th anniversary of enslavement in this country, we are still not fully recognized as full human beings, right?
Sep 15, 2019
We hear so much testimony from so many experts in D.C., but often what is missing is that connection to the lived experience.
Sep 15, 2019
it was really important when I was first elected and as I got into office that I was fighting for the right to breathe clean air, the right to access clean water.
Sep 15, 2019
The environmental injustice affects all of Wayne County, just to be very clear.
Sep 15, 2019
When people take to the streets to protest for environmental justice, they are standing up for their lives, their right to live.
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