The Pennsylvanian is one of several progressives who are leading in key races nationwide, beating super PAC cash and centrist candidates.
The Pennsylvania representative faced down millions of dollars in negative ads from pro-Israel groups and took on the Democratic establishment by running on a bold left agenda.
- In These Times
- May 18, 2022
Voters shrugged off an obscene amount of spending from super PACs to send a message to Democrats: Do something.
- The Intercept
- May 18, 2022
The Pennsylvania congressional candidate thinks we need to transform how politics work in the U.S., and let young people lead.
Unlike many Pennsylvania Democrats reluctant to enforce a fracking ban, Summer Lee is an unabashed opponent who says communities of color are disproportionately harmed by pollution.
- Inside Climate News
- May 14, 2022
The state representative, who is in a high-profile congressional primary, has consistently challenged the old guard in her city.
- The American Prospect
- May 13, 2022
A super PAC is smearing Lee as a threat to the Democratic Party as she campaigns to become the first Black woman to represent Pennsylvania in Congress.
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders rallied in Downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday in support of congressional candidate Summer Lee, in an attempt to help her win what has become a contentious race in the final days before Tuesday’s primary election.
Pennsylvania State Rep. Summer Lee is running for the U.S. House, and if the progressive Democrat wins, she will not only be the state’s first Black woman in Congress, she may also be the Squad’s next member.
- MSNBC Mehdi Hassan Show
- May 11, 2022