Malamed founded The Next 50
Conversation comes after a week of battles over book bans on Capitol Hill
Democratic ranking member raised objections
Former EMILY's List president appointed to succeed Dianne Feinstein
'We need more politicians who are reading books and fewer politicians banning books'
'House Republicans have just elected a speaker nominee who in 16 years in Congress hasn’t passed a single bill'
La. Republican did not secure enough votes
Resolution follows expanded 23-count indictment of the congressman
La. Republican opposes LGBTQ rights
Congressman has long anti-equality record
