Rep. Lateefah Simon (@replsimon) 's Twitter Profile
Rep. Lateefah Simon

@replsimon

Congresswoman for California's 12th Congressional District. Member of @oversightdems and @hsbcdems.

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NEW: I'm excited to announce $100,000 in federal grant funding for EBALDC and The Unity Council, members of the national NeighborWorks network in the East Bay. I'm proud to bring this funding home to expand affordable housing and create jobs in our communities.

NEW: I'm excited to announce $100,000 in federal grant funding for <a href="/EBALDC/">EBALDC</a> and <a href="/TheUnityCouncil/">The Unity Council</a>, members of the national NeighborWorks network in the East Bay. I'm proud to bring this funding home to expand affordable housing and create jobs in our communities.
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Times are hard right now, and I know people are scared -- but we have power. You all have power. Organize and educate your communities, get involved with movements and folks who are keeping our kids fed and healthy. If you need help getting your federal benefits or have an open

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Rep. Fine’s islamophobic rhetoric puts Rep. Rep. Ilhan Omar and Muslim Americans in danger. At a time when political division and violence are already at an all time high - this language is dangerous and truly shameful.

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Today, we recognize Black Women’s Equal Pay Day.Ā  For every dollar a white man earns, a Black woman earns just 66 cents.Ā  That’s not just a wage gap—it’s a justice gap. We demand equal pay and economic justice for Black women and ALL women.

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As a transit dependent person, CA public transit has enabled me to live a full and independent life. Protecting our systems and building on historic federal investments so that others can do the same has never been more important. Today, I applaud Governor Gavin Newsom for his continued

As a transit dependent person, CA public transit has enabled me to live a full and independent life. Protecting our systems and building on historic federal investments so that others can do the same has never been more important. Today, I applaud <a href="/CAgovernor/">Governor Gavin Newsom</a> for his continued
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My team will be at Lincoln Square Park in Oakland for Lincoln Summer Nights TONIGHT to hear from you and to provide support and resources. Find them at our Team Simon tent in the park from 5-8PM.

My team will be at Lincoln Square Park in Oakland for Lincoln Summer Nights TONIGHT to hear from you and to provide support and resources. Find them at our Team Simon tent in the park from 5-8PM.
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Cutting funding for public broadcasting restricts people’s access to critical information and keeps them from the truth. America is the land of free and independent journalism — this administration’s decision to cut funding and restrict the free flow of information feeds mis and

Cutting funding for public broadcasting restricts people’s access to critical information and keeps them from the truth. America is the land of free and independent journalism — this administration’s decision to cut funding and restrict the free flow of information feeds mis and
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The Department of Health and Human Services' decision to bar undocumented immigrants, who pay millions in taxes yearly, from critical medical programs and Head Start programs is a massive injustice. This announcement is yet another example of this Administration's inhumane

The Department of Health and Human Services' decision to bar undocumented immigrants, who pay millions in taxes yearly, from critical medical programs and Head Start programs is a massive injustice. 

This announcement is yet another example of this Administration's inhumane
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When I think about how far this administration and Republicans in Congress are willing to go to take us back, I am reminded of a quote by John Lewis: ā€œChildren holding hands, walking with the wind. That is America to me- not just the movement for civil rights, but the endless

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Our Oakland district office internship application window closes tomorrow!Ā  If you are a college student, graduate student, or recent graduate with a passion for public service and social justice work, we would love to have you on Team Simon.Ā  Paid, full time, and part time

Our Oakland district office internship application window closes tomorrow!Ā 

If you are a college student, graduate student, or recent graduate with a passion for public service and social justice work, we would love to have you on Team Simon.Ā 

Paid, full time, and part time
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Every child in this nation deserves to walk into a classroom and be treated with dignity, care, and respect.Ā  Ā  The decision to cut nearly 1400 employees from the Department of Education will hurt our children -- and poor, disabled, LGBTQ+, and Black and brown students stand to

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to intern in a Congressional district office? Ā  My incredible team of interns in Oakland took us along for a typical day to peel back the curtain and show you the important work that they're doing. As Ella Baker said - the young people are