The Texas congresswoman contested the Louisiana Republican’s use of the word “oppression,” and explained what the word really means. “You consistently said over and over the word ...

arguing that such actions enable the misuse of words like “oppression.” She contrasted the experiences of Black Americans, forcibly brought to the U.S. through slavery, with voluntary immigration.

Oppression and Its Consequences Just as evil plotting harms ... He also said, “A king once uttered oppressive words while sitting on his throne, so Allah transformed him. It is unknown what he ...