This week, Consultant Eric Swalwell joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to debate the continuing challenges going through American democracy, classes not discovered within the January sixth Capitol riot, and the essential function of religion communities on this time of division. Collectively, they discover the significance of political engagement, particularly within the face of serious threats to elementary democratic norms and very important public companies.
Reflecting on his expertise through the January sixth assault, Congressman Swalwell shares his outrage that heroic legislation enforcement officers who saved lives that day are actually being vilified whereas the perpetrators are pardoned and exalted. He emphasizes the necessity for Congress to guard important companies like healthcare and schooling – and to stay dedicated to combating for justice, equity, and safety for all Individuals.
“Go another rung up the ladder of the place you’re proper now. Go another rung up the ladder to offer your self extra company and put your self larger and nearer to the place selections are being made. And if you happen to’ve by no means gone to a neighborhood metropolis council assembly earlier than and also you care deeply about what’s taking place in your group, go to a metropolis council assembly. After which the subsequent time you go, converse on the metropolis council assembly, after which discover out when these council members are up for election and discover one which you can get entangled with.”
Congressman Eric Swalwell is a seven-term member of Congress, representing California’s 14th District. A former prosecutor who led the Hate Crimes Unit in Alameda County, his expertise in native authorities ready him for his Congressional function, the place he served on the Home Intelligence Committee and performed a key function within the investigations into Russian interference and President Trump’s impeachments. Identified for his daring voice, each on the Home Ground and throughout his social media platforms, Rep. Swalwell persistently speaks out on points that matter to on a regular basis Individuals, by no means shying away from standing up for what he believes in.
Please share this episode with one one that would get pleasure from listening to this dialog, and thanks for listening!
