Rep. Pramila Jayapal

@RepJayapal

Pramila Jayapal is the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and the US representative for Washington’s Seventh Congressional District.

 

Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution

Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution

Ending unconstitutional US involvement in the war.

Feb 7, 2022 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Rep. Peter DeFazio

Now Is the Time for Congress to Deliver

Now Is the Time for Congress to Deliver Now Is the Time for Congress to Deliver

Too many people no longer believe that government is helping lift all boats. The solution is clear: a progressive agenda that makes a transformative difference in people’s lives.

Jan 4, 2021 / Biden's First 100 Days / Rep. Pramila Jayapal

Time to Reverse ‘Citizens United’ and Corporate Constitutional Rights

Time to Reverse ‘Citizens United’ and Corporate Constitutional Rights Time to Reverse ‘Citizens United’ and Corporate Constitutional Rights

The US Supreme Court decided Citizens United 10 years ago. I’m calling for the end to corporate constitutional rights and political money as free speech.

Feb 5, 2020 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal

Republicans Are Trying to Dismantle the Backbone of US Immigration Policy

Republicans Are Trying to Dismantle the Backbone of US Immigration Policy Republicans Are Trying to Dismantle the Backbone of US Immigration Policy

For more than 50 years, family reunification has been a humane and compassionate part of our system.

Jan 16, 2018 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal

Student debt protest

Why I Introduced the College for All Act Why I Introduced the College for All Act

There’s nothing normal about graduating with massive student-loan debt.

Apr 4, 2017 / no-paywall / Rep. Pramila Jayapal

Now 17, the ‘Obamacare Kid’ Comes Out as Transgender

Now 17, the ‘Obamacare Kid’ Comes Out as Transgender Now 17, the ‘Obamacare Kid’ Comes Out as Transgender

The courageous Marcelas Owens continues to blaze trails.

Mar 24, 2016 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal

Black Lives Matter

I’m a State Senator, and I’m Not Afraid of Race I’m a State Senator, and I’m Not Afraid of Race

It’s way past time for everyone, and certainly anyone who considers themselves a progressive, to center race in our conversations.

Aug 24, 2015 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal

‘We Wanted to Let Them Know Who Is Making Their Clothes’: A Q&A With Kalpona Akter

‘We Wanted to Let Them Know Who Is Making Their Clothes’: A Q&A With Kalpona Akter ‘We Wanted to Let Them Know Who Is Making Their Clothes’: A Q&A With Kalpona Akter

The executive director of the Bangladesh Center for Worker Solidarity talks to Pramila Jayapal about how American consumers can pressure US corporations to protect workers abroad. ...

May 2, 2013 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal

Immigration Reform: Good for Immigrant Women, Good for American Feminism

Immigration Reform: Good for Immigrant Women, Good for American Feminism Immigration Reform: Good for Immigrant Women, Good for American Feminism

Two-thirds of immigrants to America are women and children. But current immigration policy and past reform proposals are, as the author calls it, "sexclusionary."

Apr 9, 2013 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal

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