Veronica Escobar

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Veronica Escobar

Born September 15, 1969 · El Paso, Texas, USA (age 57)

Veronica Escobar (born September 15, 1969) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 16th congressional district, based in El Paso, since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she served as an El Paso County commissioner from 2007 to 2011 and the El Paso county judge from 2011 until 2017.

Known For

The PushbackThe Pushback · 2020
The Pushback
★ 4.02020
MovieDocumentary
The first of two Latinas to represent Texas in Congress, Veronica Escobar, and the only African-American woman to run for city council in Austin in 2018, Natasha Harper-Madison, lead a diverse group of progressive voices across Texas as they fight decades of institutional racism and policies of discrimination along the border. The battle over immigrant rights, land seizures to build the border wall, and the troubled racial history of the state form the backdrop to a film that explores how a place once known for its reactionary politics is becoming more liberal, more diverse—and more at risk for violent conflict.
Targeting El PasoTargeting El Paso · 2020
Targeting El Paso
2020
MovieDocumentary
FRONTLINE investigates how El Paso, Texas became the Trump administration’s immigration policy testing ground, and then the target of a white supremacist. Interviews with current and former officials, Border Patrol agents, advocates and migrants tell the inside story from the epicenter of the border crisis.
Anderson Cooper 360°Anderson Cooper 360° · 2003
Anderson Cooper 360°
★ 5.42003
SeriesNewsTalk
Anderson Cooper goes beyond the headlines to tell stories from many points of view, so you can make up your own mind about the news.
POVPOV · 1988
POV
★ 6.91988
SeriesDocumentary
The home for the world's boldest contemporary filmmakers, celebrating intriguing personal stories that spark conversation and inspire action.
AxiosAxios · 2018
Axios
★ 5.92018
SeriesDocumentary
Leading Axios journalists highlight the week ahead in politics, business and technology – and the big topics shaping the future. Each edition features coverage of a timely big issue, followed by documentary shorts, illuminating interviews with major newsmakers and trustworthy insights delivered with Axios’ signature “Smart Brevity” in a succinct, shareable format.
And She Could Be NextAnd She Could Be Next · 2020
And She Could Be Next
2020
Series
The story of a defiant movement of women of color transforming American politics from the ground up. Filmed during the historic 2018 midterm elections, the series follows organizers and candidates as they fight on behalf of black, brown, immigrant and poor communities–long neglected by politicians and pundits alike.

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