Infamous Democratic Congresswoman Dies at 74
The family of Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announced her passing at the age of 74 on Friday. The news comes two months after the Democratic congresswoman, who had been serving Texas’ 18th District since 1995, disclosed her battle with pancreatic cancer. Jackson Lee was recognized globally for her relentless advocacy for racial justice, criminal justice, and human rights, with a particular focus on women and children, according to a statement from her family. Her …