

Congresswoman Lauren Underwood
Democratic representative from Illinois' 14th congressional district, health policy expert, and youngest African-American woman ever elected to Congress.
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Mar 21, 2019 • 1h 31min
“The Electoral College is f*cking stupid.”
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, the youngest African-American woman elected to Congress and a health policy expert, joins the discussion on urgent democratic reforms. She emphasizes the dangers of the Electoral College and advocates for statehood for D.C. and Puerto Rico. The conversation highlights the need for a shift towards a more representative electoral system. Underwood also reflects on the generational changes in Congress, addressing key issues like healthcare affordability and legislative reforms necessary for modern governance.