After an upsetting loss for a seat in the Senate, Rep. Barbara Lee is retiring from Congress. But this will not stop her from ...

Progressive trailblazer Barbara Lee’s time in Congress ended like it began: voicing unpopular opinions. On her first day in the House, she signed a petition to bring campaign finance reform ...

The longtime lawmaker has held numerous private meetings with city officials about the issues affecting Oakland, from the ...

As the political landscape in Oakland shifts, California Rep. Barbara Lee has announced her consideration for a run for mayor ...

Ad Policy (Richard Shotwell / Invision / AP) This article appears in the December 2024 issue, with the headline “Q&A: Barbara Lee ... minority as a committed progressive.

Barbara Lee. The 78-year-old California ... Though Chisholm is more widely celebrated today, Lee said the public may not understand just how progressive she was during her time in office.

Barbara Lee said Friday ... navigating the crisis before us in DC,” Lee said, referring to efforts to avert a government shutdown. Lee, a national progressive icon known for being the lone ...

After an upsetting loss for a seat in the Senate, Rep. Barbara Lee is retiring from Congress. But this will not stop her from continuing to work in public service. She joins Jonathan Capehart to ...