Congresswoman Cori Bush Introduces "Keeping Renters Safe Act of 2021"
Bush partners with Senator Elizabeth Warren on measure designed to enact a nationwide eviction moratorium. More than 30 co-sponsors include Reps. Ayanna Pressley, Ilhan Omar, and Mondaire Jones.
Rep. Cori Bush Says America is ‘Racist AF’ After Calling for Defunding of the St. Louis Police Department
Remarks from the Democratic Missouri Representative appear to be an indirect response to VP Kamala Harris and Sen. Tim Scott.
Stories That Captured Our Attention In 2020
2020 was a year with as many questions as answers, as much heartache as transformation. ESSENCE takes a look back at some of the biggest stories of the year
Congresswoman-Elect Cori Bush: Black Women Aren’t Running To Be ‘The ‘First,’ But So That We’re Not The Last
We’re still waking up every day to a world that many fervently want to believe is “post-racial,” but it simply is not.
Republicans Confuse Congresswoman-Elect Cori Bush For Breonna Taylor
“I’m glad they’ll come to know her name and story because of my presence here. Breonna must be central to our work in Congress.” — Congresswoman-elect Bush
Activist Cori Bush Defeats 20-Year Incumbent In Missouri House Race
After losing to Rep. William Lacy Clay in a 2018 matchup, Bush came back even stronger to bring home a win.
Activist Cori Bush Presents A Fierce Challenge For Missouri's Congressional Mainstay
Cori Bush has made a name for herself through her activism. Now she's hoping to represent the people of her community as a member of Congress.