My mother, Mildred Parish Massey, was the fiercest champion for justice and equality that I’ve ever met. As a black woman living in the South in the days of Jim Crow, she encountered more than her fair share of hardships. …

This week, I had a front row seat to history in the making. I joined President Obama and the First Family as they visited Cuba, the first trip by a sitting President in 88 years. This was not my first trip to Cuba. My first visit to the island was…

Since 1988, World AIDS Day has been marked on December 1st as an opportunity to unite in the global fight against HIV, show solidarity with those living with the virus and remember those lost to this terrible epidemic. …

As a member of Congress, my top priority is listening to and engaging with my constituents. I’ve done this in a number of ways — community town halls, forums on racial justice, visits to schools, businesses and organizations, and interviews with local news outlets. Even when I’m voting in Washington, it’s important to me to hear from the people I represent. That’s why I held my first twitter town hall this week.

Credit: HJL, via creative commons As a congressional representative in the Bay Area, I have the honor of representing one of the most diverse and vibrant communities in America. My district is home to young people and seniors, African Americans, Latinos, white Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, veterans and…

By Rep. Barbara Lee — CEO pay has increased by almost 1000% since the 1970s, while pay for working families has languished. Via Trey Ratcliff Flickr Account. In 1978, the average American worker earned enough to raise a family, buy a house and save for a retirement. …