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9 Jul 2019

Bernie says Jeffery Epstein case demonstrate America’s two tier justice system

This is America’s ugly two-tier criminal justice system: If you are a billionaire like Jeffrey Epstein charged with sex trafficking, you get off with virtually no punishment. If you are a person of color or working class person, the justice system is built to work against you.
This is America’s ugly two-tier criminal justice system: If you are a billionaire like Jeffrey Epstein charged with...
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19 Jun 2019

Warren says America needs to right the wrongs and promotes her housing plan

America needs to face the things we’ve done wrong and take steps towards making it right. My housing plan creates a first-of-its-kind down-payment assistance program to help Black and Brown families living in formerly redlined neighborhoods buy a home.
America needs to face the things we’ve done wrong and take steps towards making it right. My housing plan creates a...
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7 Jun 2019

Warren says Trump helped corrupt pay day lenders

Payday lenders spent buckets of money on Trump's campaign and properties. Then Trump's @CFPB director, Kathy Kraninger, did the predatory payday lending industry a huge favor by rolling back important regulations. It's corruption, plain and simple.
Payday lenders spent buckets of money on Trump's campaign and properties. Then Trump's @CFPB director, Kathy Kraninger,...
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6 Jun 2019

Kamala promotes the LIFT act to give families $500

The American people deserve a raise. One of the first things I’ll do as president is pass the LIFT Act to ensure the economy starts working again for working people by giving families up to $500/mo. I’ve met too many folks who are working 2-3 jobs just to make ends meet. Enough.
The American people deserve a raise. One of the first things I’ll do as president is pass the LIFT Act to ensure the...
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#99percent, economy, universal income
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4 Jun 2019

Bernie advocates for Walmart workers to get a living wage and seat on the board

"We all help make this company run every day... We should have a say in how the company makes its decisions." –Cade, Walmart associate @Walmart workers deserve a living wage and seats on the corporate board. Period. #EndWalmartGreed @forrespectpic.twitter.com/NTn2h08zub
"We all help make this company run every day... We should have a say in how the company makes its decisions." –Cade,...
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3 Jun 2019

Bernie shares stats on rise in cost of living, calls for college, medicare and jobs for all

How costs have risen in the last decade alone: Education: +65% Food: +26% Health care: +21% Housing: +16% Transportation: +11% We need college for all, Medicare for all and jobs for all if millennials are going to have a fair shot at a decent standard of living.
How costs have risen in the last decade alone: Education: +65% Food: +26% Health care: +21% Housing: +16%...
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24 May 2019

Julian Castro talks about his policy on fair pay, getting big money out of politics

Raise the minimum wage Ensure equal pay for equal work  Get big money out of politics At last month's #WorkersForum, @JulianCastro laid out his plans for an economy that works for ALL Americans—not just the rich and powerful:
Raise the minimum wage Ensure equal pay for equal work  Get big money out of politics At last month's...
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24 May 2019

Bernie says if Amazon can pay workers $15, Mc Donalds can do in view of all the profits they make

“If Amazon can raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour, there is no reason that McDonald’s—a company that took in $1.4 billion in profit and paid its CEO $22 million—can’t also pay its workers a living wage.”
“If Amazon can raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour, there is no reason that McDonald’s—a company that took in...
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23 May 2019

Warren stands with Sears workers against corporate fat cats

I stand with @AOC, @forrespect, and the 250,000 workers who lost jobs and severance pay when Wall Street fat cats @StevenMnuchin1 and Eddie Lampert gutted companies like @Sears. Together, we'll keep fighting for justice, accountability, and better futures for all.
I stand with @AOC, @forrespect, and the 250,000 workers who lost jobs and severance pay when Wall Street fat cats...
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21 May 2019

Bernie asks for fair pay for Wallmart workers and a seat at the table

“Walmart workers are sick and tired of being paid poverty wages, while the Walton family is worth over $170 billion. I’m honored to have been invited by Walmart workers to demand they have a seat on the company’s board. https://t.co/hIYWI3hSbw”
“Walmart workers are sick and tired of being paid poverty wages, while the Walton family is worth over $170 billion....
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21 May 2019

Julian Castro says he will strike with @McDonalds worders for better pay

“On Thursday I'll join thousands of @McDonalds workers from across the country to strike for fairer pay, better working conditions, and the right to unionize. Now more than ever we must stand with workers to ensure they have a spot at the negotiating table.”
“On Thursday I'll join thousands of @McDonalds workers from across the country to strike for fairer pay, better...
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21 May 2019

Warren shares story of Dr. J.W. Endicott bringing the opiod epidemic into focus

“Dr. J.W. Endicott is a doctor in Kermit, WV who saw pharmaceutical companies squeeze his town to a breaking point. His story reminds me why we’re in this fight against the opioid epidemic.”
“Dr. J.W. Endicott is a doctor in Kermit, WV who saw pharmaceutical companies squeeze his town to a breaking point....
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20 May 2019

Andrew Yang says cost does not matter when it comes to getting clean water to citizens

“It's unconscionable that American kids don’t have clean water to drink. The problem right now is our will to get it done. It does not matter what it costs, we're going to get people clean water. In the end, I am going to have my kids drink from the water in Flint and Denmark SC.”
“It's unconscionable that American kids don’t have clean water to drink. The problem right now is our will to get it...
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20 May 2019

Warren point out that Republican tax cuts have impacted low-income college scholorship recepients

“In their rush to shovel tax giveaways to giant corporations and billionaires, Republicans also imposed huge new taxes on low-income college scholarship recipients. I’m ready to fight back.”
“In their rush to shovel tax giveaways to giant corporations and billionaires, Republicans also imposed huge new taxes...
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19 May 2019

Bernie in South Carolina demaning clean water for citizens

“It's not just Flint. People in Denmark, South Carolina, have not had clean drinking water for more than a decade because the state government pumped a dangerous chemical into the city’s water supply. We are here to demand action.”
“It's not just Flint. People in Denmark, South Carolina, have not had clean drinking water for more than a decade...
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19 May 2019

Bernie talks about clean water problems in Denmark South Carolina

“Can you imagine traveling 20 miles every month to collect clean drinking water? That is what people here in Denmark, South Carolina, have to do because the state government pumped a dangerous chemical into the city’s water supply.”
“Can you imagine traveling 20 miles every month to collect clean drinking water? That is what people here in Denmark,...
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