Oakland City Wire

Rep. Barbara Lee, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California's 12th district, has been actively engaging with her constituents and followers through social media. Her recent tweets address various issues from public safety to political leadership and legislative advocacy.

On December 5, 2024, Rep. Lee expressed gratitude towards emergency responders for their efforts in ensuring community safety during an unspecified situation. She urged Californians to adhere to safety guidance and sign up for local alerts, emphasizing her commitment to monitoring the situation closely. "Thank you to the emergency responders that are monitoring this situation and working to keep our communities safe."

The following day, on December 6, 2024, Rep. Lee acknowledged the leadership of Rep. Pramila Jayapal within the US Progressives caucus and congratulated Rep. Greg Casar on his achievements. She highlighted the strength of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) under their leadership while expressing pride in calling them friends."Thank you @RepJayapal for your leadership of @USProgressives — we are all better for it."

Later that day, she marked the anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment by drawing attention to ongoing issues related to prison labor in America. Rep. Lee called for Congress to pass the Abolition Amendment as a means to eliminate what she described as modern-day slavery."It has been 159 years since the 13th Amendment was ratified."