Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
A congresswoman who sponsored H.R. 40, a bill to establish a commission to study and develop reparation proposals for African Americans.
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Sep 30, 2023 • 1h 32min
Government Shutdown Looms
Rep. Dan Kildee, Rep. Barbara Lee, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross, Republican strategist Rina Shah, defense attorney Danny Cevallos, former federal prosecutor Paul Butler, The Lincoln Project senior adviser Tara Setmayer, The Atlantic staff writer Tom Nichols, Politico’s Sam Stein, NBC’s Julie Tsirkin, and NBC’s Antonia Hylton discuss the potential consequences of a government shutdown, ongoing efforts to end it, Donald Trump's civil fraud trial, attendance requirements for criminal trials, plea deals, gag orders, political extremism within the GOP, and the impending government shutdown as Republicans refuse to compromise.
Jul 1, 2019 • 24min
40 acres and a bill
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a prominent congresswoman, is paving the way in the reparations debate with her H.R. 40 bill. She discusses the shift in political attitudes towards reparations and the need for a formal study on the historical impacts of slavery. Delving into the promise of '40 acres and a mule', she highlights the historical injustices and struggles faced by African Americans. The podcast also touches on the legacy of early advocates like Callie House and the complexities of addressing racial inequality today.
