Tulsi Gabbad: A Biased Look at Hawaii's Representative
Tulsi Gabbad was born on July 11, 1974, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
She graduated from Hampshire College in 1995 with a degree in environmental studies.
Gabbad served as the Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii from 2013 to 2017. She was also a member of the Honolulu City Council for one term.
She ran for Congress in Hawaii's 2nd congressional district in 2018 but lost in the general election.
| Tulsi Gabbad has generally voted with her party, Democrats. |
| However, in 2021, she voted against a resolution to ban single-use plastics within the state of Hawaii. |
Gabbad has faced criticism for her comments on gun control, abortion, and Native Hawaiian issues.
Some of her statements have been widely shared online to the point that the US Congress considered impeaching her in 2019.
| Gabbad has over 2.5 million followers on Instagram and Facebook. |
| She is known for her advocacy of Native Hawaiian rights, self-empowerment, and the importance of taking care of Mother Earth. |
Gabbad has been recognized for her commitment to social justice causes, Native Hawaiian rights, and environmental activism.
However, she has also faced opposition from Republican politicians who question her qualifications and loyalty to the US.