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Because they don't have access to money and to funds and to opportunity. i'm running for congress because of that oppression in those issues. the fact of the matter is, jonathan, we deserve better. i'm running to redefine what it means to be a politician. we shouldn't feel lucky to have people on our side. every person across the country deserves a representative and makes them smile. someone that reminds them that they're from the same community and they're fighting with them for a better life and for justice for all people. >> so, you just talked about your protest as part of the protest of ...

And i have to say it is finally great to have you on. we have been trying -- this is the fourth weekend in a row we have tried to get you on. breaking news got you bumped each time. but here you are. why are you running for congress? >> thank you so much for having me, jonathan. it's great to be here. look, about a year ago i saw a video on my phone of a black man being murdered. his name was george floyd. after i saw that video, i knew exactly what i needed to do. i packed a bag, i went to downtown orlando, hit the streets with other organizers, and began organizing for black lives and for ju...

This week seven capitol police officers filed a lawsuit against trump, his allies and members of far-right extremist groups accusing them of intentionally sending a violent mob to stop the certification of the election in an unlawful effort to stay in power. >> the lawsuit says plaintiffs were violently assaulted, spat on, tear gassed, bear sprayed, subjected to racial slurs and epithets put in fear for their lives. plaintiff's injuries continue today. we are joined by the lawyer filing suit on behalf of the officers. we've all seen the video and heard the powerful testimony given during the j...

And don't have green cards even more so being beaten, tear gassed. it is a very difficult and tragic situation on the ground right now and it is still the only way to get them out. they have to go to the airport and get on the airplanes. it is a very tough situation. >> harris: i don't know if you heard congressman banks who served in afghanistan for a period ever time and has gone back as a lawmaker. part of the issue would be opening another airfield and i asked him directly do we put troops on the ground to go back and try to reopen bagram? are people squatting at our base basically or are ...

We the people. we shall overcome. yes, we can. that word is owned by no one. it belongs to everyone. >> wow. welcome back to "hardball." that was, of course, president obama speaking in selma this weekend. actually on saturday. the president and his family along with former president george w. bush and nearly 100 members of congress marched on the same street, the same bridge where civil rights demonstrators were beaten, bloodily by police 50 years ago in what became known as bloody sunday. civil rights icon and georgia congressman john lewis was in selma 50 years ago and he spoke about that d...