Jonestown shooting Speier was part of his November 1978 fact-finding mission organized to investigate allegations of human rights abuses by Jim Jones and his Peoples Temple followers, almost all of whom were American citizens who had moved to Jonestown, Guyana, with Jones in 1977 and 1978.

Who does Jackie Speier represent?

San Francisco, California, U.S. Karen Lorraine Jacqueline Speier (/spɪər/ SPEAR; born May 14, 1950) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 14th congressional district, serving in Congress since 2008. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

Who represents San Mateo County in Congress?

California's 14th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California. Jackie Speier, a Democrat, has represented the district since January 2013. Currently, it contains most of San Mateo County and a sliver of southwestern San Francisco.

Who is Senator in California?

California elects United States senators to Class 1 and Class 3. The state has been represented by 47 people in the Senate since it was admitted to the Union on September 9, 1850. Its U.S. senators are Democrats Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla.

Where did drink the Kool Aid come from?

The phrase originates from events in Jonestown, Guyana, on November 18, 1978, in which over 900 members of the Peoples Temple movement died. The movement's leader, Jim Jones, called a mass meeting at the Jonestown pavilion after the murder of U.S. Congressman Leo Ryan and others in nearby Port Kaituma.

Jackie Speier on how the Jonestown massacre changed her life

Can you visit Jonestown Guyana?

Details: Jonestown is basically a non-site and sees practically zero tourism. It is most certainly not promoted by the country's tourism industry or government.

Where is the 15th District in California?

California's 15th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California. The district is currently represented by Democrat Eric Swalwell. The district currently covers most of eastern and southwestern Alameda County as well as part of Contra Costa County.

When was Kevin McCarthy elected?

McCarthy formerly chaired the California Young Republicans and the Young Republican National Federation. He was a representative in the California State Assembly from 2002 to 2006, the last two years as minority leader. He was elected to Congress in 2006.

What is a congressional session?

The annual series of meetings of a Congress is called a session. Each Congress generally has two sessions, based on the constitutional mandate that Congress assemble at least once a year. ... And the Senate and House of Representatives is said to be in session on any particular day when it is meeting.

What country is Jonestown in?

Jonestown was a remote compound in Guyana built by Peoples Temple cult leader Jim Jones. With little interference from the Guyanese government, Jonestown was a virtually autonomous settlement.

What did Nancy Pelosi do for a living?

Nancy Patricia Pelosi (/pəˈloʊsi/; née D'Alesandro; born March 26, 1940) is an American politician serving as speaker of the United States House of Representatives since 2019, and previously from 2007 to 2011. She has served as a U.S. representative from California since 1987.