Barbara Lee tweeted the following:
"To date, nearly 50M peoplepredominately Black & Latino Americansare exposed to higher levels of pollution.The reason? Redlining. Even though it was banned over 50 years ago.Any climate solutions that don't take systemic racism into account are not solutions."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Barbara Lee:
"Housing is a human right, but prices in CA & across the US have skyrocketedand for people living paycheck to paycheck, high security deposits can be a dealbreaker to renting an apartment.My new bill, the #DEPOSITAct, lowers barriers to housing for all sfchronicle.com/politics/artic" on Feb. 17Read on Twitter
"An impartial, independent judiciary is a vital cornerstone of democracy.I strongly condemn Netanyahus efforts to politicize Israel's Supreme Court & dramatically expand settlement activity, & stand in solidarity with Israelis & Palestinians working for peaceful coexistence. twitter.com/nytimes/status" on Feb. 17Read on Twitter
"At a time when our country is facing a mental health crisis, I have so much respect for @SenFettermanPA for being open about his struggle with depression & putting his health first.Keeping him & his family in my prayers. twitter.com/giselefetterma" on Feb. 17Read on Twitter
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