EPISODE · Apr 20, 2017 · 47 MIN
Rep. Jayapal Brings Her Organizing Chops to Congress
from Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips · host Democracy in Color
She’s been called the “Anti-Trump.” Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, U.S. Representative for Washington’s 7th congressional district is a true changemaker. She embodies intersectional, fierce, progressive and inclusive politics. As a longtime organizer, especially for immigration rights, women’s issues, civil rights and access to education, Jayapal is organizing these days from within Congress. She offers a perspective that is not often heard in Congress and she is pushing legislative conversations to be more inclusive by training others on intersectional politics.
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She’s been called the “Anti-Trump.” Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, U.S. Representative for Washington’s 7th congressional district is a true changemaker. She embodies intersectional, fierce, progressive and inclusive politics. As a longtime organizer, especially for immigration rights, women’s issues, civil rights and access to education, Jayapal is organizing these days from within Congress. She offers a perspective that is not often heard in Congress and she is pushing legislative conversations to be more inclusive by training others on intersectional politics.
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