Congressman Jamie Raskin Proves to Be A Courageous Leader in the Love of Country and Family…Even Through Loss

Before January 6, 2021 became known as a day of division and violence surrounding the presidential election, Congressman Jamie Raskin anticipated the day as a return to some sense of normalcy after the tragic loss of his son to suicide. He headed to the Capitol building to serve his duty as an integral part of the electoral voting process…a role he relished as a veteran instructor of constitutional law. Raskin's colleagues greeted him that day with warm smiles and heartfelt condolences, as well as astonishment that he could return to work a mere six days following his son's loss.

Shortly after the January 6 insurrection, Rep. Raskin was appointed by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to lead the second impeachment against former president Trump, cementing the drastic change in Raskin's life in just a few short months. Through it all, Congressman Raskin has not wavered in his fealty to his beloved country, all the while growing his deep love for his close-knit family. The loss of his son has strengthened family bonds, prompting a near-weekly ritual of family time at the Raskins' Maryland home in Takoma Park, profiled so lovingly in Vogue.

Congressman Jamie Raskin's love of family and love of country is so evident and the perfect example of Sunday Love. To learn more about the powerful and heartbreaking past 14 months of Rep. Raskin's life, read this profile in Vogue and buy his new book Unthinkable here.