Navigating Identity and Politics in a Changing Landscape

Rep. Mondaire Jones, who represents a district just north of New York City, became one of two openly-gay Black members of Congress when he was elected in 2020. Preet speaks with Jones about his plan to expand the Supreme Court, what Congress can do about the epidemic of gun violence in America, and the surprise redistricting crisis that has thrown New York into political turmoil.

Plus, the Justice Department has announced that it will investigate the police response to the massacre in Uvalde, TX, and Congress is considering a bill that would raise the age requirement for purchasing a semi-automatic weapon.

In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Rep. Jones talks about the importance of labeling gun violence as a “public health emergency,” and what he thinks of President Biden’s student debt relief plan. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/will-congress-pass-gun-control-with-rep-mondaire-jones/

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