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Detroit police chief hits back at Rashida Tlaib: 'Totally inaccurate' to claim abuse of peaceful protesters

July 1, 2020

Detroit police chief hits back at Rashida Tlaib: 'Totally inaccurate' to claim abuse of peaceful protesters

Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib's claim that Detroit Police Department officers abused peaceful protesters is "totally inaccurate," Detroit Police Chief James Craig remarked Tuesday.

Rep. Tlaib blames hospitals' pandemic struggles on 'broken health care system'

May 26, 2020

Rep. Tlaib blames hospitals' pandemic struggles on 'broken health care system'

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., on Tuesday railed against those pushing for the economy to reopen, while rejecting the notion that hospitals should be able to perform elective procedures to generate income to help them treat coronavirus patients.

Tlaib argues for $2G monthly coronavirus payments in next stimulus bill: ‘None of this one-time stuff’

May 7, 2020

Tlaib argues for $2G monthly coronavirus payments in next stimulus bill: ‘None of this one-time stuff’

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D.-Mich., voiced a call for $2,000 monthly payments to everyone for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic, hosting an event Thursday to argue why it should be included in the next stimulus bill.

Coronavirus 'cancel the rent' movement should be about finding solutions for all sides, advocates say

May 4, 2020

Coronavirus 'cancel the rent' movement should be about finding solutions for all sides, advocates say

The so-called ‘Cancel the Rent’ movement has gained steam and the support of politicians like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, but landlords argue that stiffing them is no solution to the coronavirus-driven economic crisis.

Democratic 'Squad' members join growing chorus of calls to '#CancelRent' during coronavirus crisis

May 1, 2020

Democratic 'Squad' members join growing chorus of calls to '#CancelRent' during coronavirus crisis

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has added her voice to the rallying cry to cancel rent as millions suffer economic strain due to the coronavirus pandemic.

'The Squad' reps. decry racial double standard after armed protesters gather at Michigan Capitol

April 30, 2020

'The Squad' reps. decry racial double standard after armed protesters gather at Michigan Capitol

Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. and Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich voiced their opinions about armed protesters gathering at Michigan's capitol Thursday on Twitter, and both claimed there is a racial double standard being applied to white protesters.

Adriana Cohen: Coronavirus gives ‘Squad’ excuse to seek disastrous end to rent and mortgage payments

April 25, 2020

Adriana Cohen: Coronavirus gives ‘Squad’ excuse to seek disastrous end to rent and mortgage payments

We want protections in place for citizens who are truly struggling. But expecting landlords to foot the bill for all tenants regardless of income goes too far.

Tlaib wants to hand out debit cards during coronavirus, mint trillion-dollar coins to cover cost

March 24, 2020

Tlaib wants to hand out debit cards during coronavirus, mint trillion-dollar coins to cover cost

Tlaib's proposal would give $2,000 initially and then $1,000 per month to every person in the United States until the coronavirus threat passes.

Bernie Sanders skips Senate procedural vote, talks with 'Squad' members on livestream instead

March 22, 2020

Bernie Sanders skips Senate procedural vote, talks with 'Squad' members on livestream instead

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., missed a crucial Senate vote Sunday to hold a livestream from his home in Burlington with “Squad” members Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn.

Rep. Tlaib explains ‘F--- a national day of prayer’ retweeet slamming Trump’s declaration

March 18, 2020

Rep. Tlaib explains ‘F--- a national day of prayer’ retweeet slamming Trump’s declaration