Native Land Pod Congress Blocked From Entering the DOE with Lateefah Simon | SoloPod
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Feb 12, 2025 
Lateefah Simon, Congresswoman from California's 12th district and a passionate advocate for education and social justice, shares her recent experience when a rogue individual blocked Congress members from entering the Department of Education. She discusses the impact of congressional efforts to prevent Trump's and Musk's attempts to dismantle crucial government agencies. The conversation emphasizes the importance of accountability in government, community engagement, and the ongoing struggle for educational equity, especially for marginalized children.
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Blocked from DOE
- Rep. Lateefah Simon and other members of Congress attempted to enter the Department of Education.
- They were blocked by an unidentified man claiming to be a federal employee.
Importance of DOE
- The Department of Education sets national standards for things like ADA compliance.
- Closing it would eliminate these standards, impacting services for children with disabilities.
Contact Representatives
- Contact your representatives, even in Republican districts.
- Citizens pay representatives' salaries, so they are accountable to the people they represent.