Minnesota State Wire

Rep. Ilhan Omar, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Minnesota's 5th district, recently shared several statements on her social media platform addressing key issues. Her messages touch on topics from education to foreign policy and workers' rights.

On May 5, Rep. Omar extended her gratitude during Teacher Appreciation Week, expressing appreciation for educators nationwide. She stated: "Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to every educator in Minnesota and across the country! Thank you for everything you do to give our next generation the knowledge and skills they need to succeed!"

In a tweet posted on May 6, she emphasized a non-militaristic approach to international relations, saying: "We do not have to respond to every global challenge with weapons and war. We have a moral responsibility to ground our foreign policy in peace and diplomacy." She also expressed pride in standing with feminist leaders against militarism.

Later that day, Rep. Omar addressed workers' rights through the lens of federal employee protection laws. She highlighted the importance of the Federal Employees Compensation Act by tweeting: "The Federal Employees Compensation Act is a promise we've made to our federal workers - that when tragedy strikes, our government will give them a measure of dignity to help make them whole again." She noted that the Workforce Protections Subcommittee held a hearing on this matter.

Rep. Ilhan Omar has served in Congress since 2019 after replacing Keith Ellison. Born in Mogadishu, Somalia, she currently resides in Minneapolis and holds a BA from North Dakota State University.