Essence Magazine:
By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated November 13, 2023
In recent weeks, Rep. Rashida Tliab (D-MI), “the only Palestinian American in the US Congress,” has been outspoken about a cease-fire in Gaza.
But Rep. Tliab isn’t the only lawmaker speaking out on this issue. On October 16, Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) introduced H.Res. 786: Calling for an immediate de-escalation and cease-fire in Israel and occupied Palestine.
There were 12 original co-sponsors, including Rep.
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