FORA.tv Speaker - Barbara Lee

Barbara Jean Lee has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1998, representing California's 9th congressional district. She is the first woman to represent that district. Lee is the Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and was the Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

Lee is notable as the only person in either chamber of Congress who voted against the authorization of use of force following the September 11, 2001 attacks. Lee has been a vocal critic of the war in Iraq and supports legislation creating a Department of Peace.