Karen Bass

It's so much easier to throw rocks than it is to govern.

When I was in my early 20s, I studied tae kwon do and hapkido. I earned brown belts in both of them.

I have been a lifelong community activist and frankly did not dream of being in public office.

There are severe limitations on civil rights. In the international arena, Iran is turning into an isolated country, and the international community is becoming more hostile toward it.

Rosa Parks' entire career has been one as working as a civil rights activist.

When you first come into Parliament, it's a daunting place because you feel you've so much to learn. Once you've been re-elected, you feel much more confident. It just gives you a bit of a boost.