Barbara Lee.
American politician (born 1946)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 26
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Barbara Lee discussed potential war scenarios and the context of the 9/11 attacks, including a vote against military force.Some support2 reports
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Barbara Lee is leading an initiative to bring Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to Oakland.Some support4 reports
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George W. Bush and Barbara Lee discussed and signed AUMF legal language.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Barbara Lee was involved in an incident where blasted messages from her previous tenure were revealed.Some support2 reports
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Barbara Lee defeated Sheng Thao in a recall election in Oakland.Some support2 reports
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Oakland is facing city budget cuts affecting police department funding. Mayor Barbara Lee is championing a parcel tax to secure necessary city services, with support from the Service Employees International Union.Some support6 reports
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Barbara Lee introduced legislation allowing for the production of commemorative coins.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration is reportedly opposing sanctuary policies, while a mayor supports an immigrant protection ordinance, all reported in Oakland.Some support3 reports
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Burris sued OPD regarding police reforms, while Mayor Lee introduced an appointment to City Council and the Chamber of Commerce supported a new police chief.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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In Oakland, Mayor Barbara Lee has appointed a chief to lead a city department.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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A commission forwards finalists to Mayor Lee in Oakland.Some support1 report1 development inside
Gone quiet
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San Francisco Board Supervisor Barbara Lee used Instagram to announce her leave of absence.Some support1 report
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Proposal to strengthen mayoral office powers in Oakland involving Barbara Lee.Some support1 report
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A sponsored resolution was passed on June 6th recognizing the people of the Caribbean, with Barbara Lee involved.Some support1 report
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Around Barbara Lee this week
News at the entities that move Barbara Lee most-
city council StructuralCity Council oversees civil service hiring processes.Moves Barbara Lee
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Oakland StructuralBoulder cites successful vacancy tax models from Berkeley, Vancouver, and Oakland.Moves Barbara Lee
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House StructuralPrediction market tracks control of both chambers.Moves Barbara Lee
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Oakland Police Department StructuralThe Oakland Police Department is responding to threats and shootings in the city.Moves Barbara Lee
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Sheng Thao OperationalSheng Thao, former mayor of Oakland, and David are both accused of political bribery.Moves Barbara Lee
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Afghanistan OperationalRefugees from Afghanistan are arriving in Australia, coinciding with One Nation's pledge to reduce temporary migrants.Moves Barbara Lee
Connections
The 15 strongest of 26, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Oakland Structural
Barbara Lee holds the formal office of Mayor of Oakland, establishing a functional leadership role within the city's governance structure.
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city council Structural
Barbara Lee holds a formal, functional role within the body, evidenced by her introducing appointments and urging ordinance approvals.
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Oakland Police Department Structural
Mayor Lee holds formal oversight authority over the leadership of the Oakland Police Department.
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Brian Johnson Transactional
Johnson and Lee are collaborating on the rollout of a product called Aerbits.
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House Structural
The office of the House of Representatives is currently held by Barbara Lee, who performs the duties of the office.
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Afghanistan Operational
A's political views were expressed regarding military action concerning the geopolitical context of Afghanistan after 9/11.
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George W. Bush Shared context
The relationship is based on shared context regarding the AUMF legal language signing process.
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Caribbean Shared context
Barbara Lee sponsored a resolution recognizing Caribbean people.
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Sheng Thao Operational
Sheng Thao and Barbara Lee were direct competitors in a recall election.
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Ron Dellums Mentioned together
Both individuals were mentioned in the context of discussing the AUMF vote.
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San Francisco Board of Supervisors Mentioned together
The relationship between Barbara Lee and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors is not clearly defined by the available evidence.
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Brentwood Shared context
Barbara Lee was active in the context of Brentwood during a previous tenure.
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Los Angeles Mentioned together
No evidence provided to determine the structural nature of the relationship.
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Lateefah Simon Shared context
The relationship is described as succeeding in representing a shared district context.
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Chicago Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not establish a specific relationship between Chicago and Barbara Lee.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- Barbara Lee is a candidate in the Oakland Mayor's Race.
- California Waste Solutions is increasing sorting capacity in San Jose and Oakland, and Barbara Lee rolled out Aerbits with Brian Johnson.
- Barbara Lee is leading an initiative to bring Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to Oakland.
- George W. Bush and Barbara Lee discussed and signed AUMF legal language.
August 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
6 events- Barbara Lee discussed potential war scenarios and the context of the 9/11 attacks, including a vote against military force.
- Oakland is facing city budget cuts affecting police department funding. Mayor Barbara Lee is championing a parcel tax to secure necessary city services, with support from the Service Employees International Union.
- Barbara Lee introduced legislation allowing for the production of commemorative coins.
- The Trump administration is reportedly opposing sanctuary policies, while a mayor supports an immigrant protection ordinance, all reported in Oakland.
- Burris sued OPD regarding police reforms, while Mayor Lee introduced an appointment to City Council and the Chamber of Commerce supported a new police chief.
- In Oakland, Mayor Barbara Lee has appointed a chief to lead a city department.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
4 events- A commission forwards finalists to Mayor Lee in Oakland.
- San Francisco Board Supervisor Barbara Lee used Instagram to announce her leave of absence.
- Proposal to strengthen mayoral office powers in Oakland involving Barbara Lee.
- A sponsored resolution was passed on June 6th recognizing the people of the Caribbean, with Barbara Lee involved.