U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16): The Importance of Using Our Voices in Our Democracy

U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16) uses her voice to promote democracy, stop injustice, and advocate for change. Join hosts Dee Martin, Caitlin Sickles, and Claire Cahoon for this special episode as they chat with trailblazer and history creator Representative Escobar, the first woman elected to represent Texas 16 and the first of two Latinas from Texas to serve in the U.S. Congress. Since taking office in 2019, Representative Escobar has hit the ground running, working to resolve some of the most complicated issues currently facing Americans. But her fight on these issues, and for her community, did not start in Congress. A third-generation El Pasoan, the Congresswoman has a record of working tirelessly to find solutions for tackling issues in her community surrounding healthcare, immigration, and gun safety. Learn more about how she is using her platform to inspire the next generation of leaders, shape policy, and create history.