Moderator: John Nichols
Panelist: Ilhan Omar
Elected to Congress in 2018, Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar has refused to accept status quo politics. She has challenged xenophobia, racism, imperialism and militarism, earning her the scorn of President Trump and his allies. But Omar has become a leader in the struggles to change foreign and domestic policy. This discussion will focus on her vision and why she believes that these challenging times open up avenues to achieve it.
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