Progressive trailblazer Barbara Lee’s time in Congress ended like it began: voicing unpopular opinions. On her first day in the House, she signed a petition to bring campaign finance reform ...

It boiled down to finances and sensible land use. Leaving freeway frontage as open space when surrounded on both sides by ...

While elections in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City will receive the most attention next year, 2025 will also see ...

Kamala Harris made history on the last night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in August, becoming the first Black ...

Retiring U.S. Representative Barbara Lee is contemplating a run for Oakland mayor following the recent recall of Mayor Sheng Thao. Lee, who has represented Oakland in Congress since 1998, announced ...

The longtime lawmaker has held numerous private meetings with city officials about the issues affecting Oakland, from the ...

As the political landscape in Oakland shifts, California Rep. Barbara Lee has announced her consideration for a run for mayor ...

Oakland has been in political chaos since November's recall of former Mayor Sheng Thao, who was only on the job for two years ...