While lead pipes and paint are well-known contributors to this mass poisoning of the American people, especially our children, leaded aviation fuel is not.
Rashida Tlaib
The Public Record
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.
I always think of water. I think of Flint. I think of my communities in Detroit as well as some Western Wayne communities that are impacted by lead-contaminated pipelines.
But gun violence is a public health problem, and it requires public policy solutions.
Loopholes, combined with the lack of accountability and unlawful, irresponsible, and negligent gun industry practices feed the black market.
We have to be honest. We have a gun violence problem unlike any other industrialized country on Earth.
These weapons are intended to be sold to civilians. So, the advertisement inherently would not target anyone other than civilians, just like the killer in Uvalde.
These are not pictures and themes that suggest that the assault rifle is to be used for hunting or sport shooting.
Despite manufacturers' role in supplying the black market, they face little accountability.
Today, I recognize the Liberian Association of Michigan as they gather to celebrate the 175th anniversary of Liberia's independence and the contributions of Liberian Americans to Michigan's 13th District Strong. Founded in 1971, the…





