Progressives Public date: 08.08.2019 00:32:52

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29 May 2019

Beto shares story of illigal immigrant who is a survivor of human trafficking

Evelyn is a survivor of human trafficking and now helps other survivors build new lives for themselves in the US. We must work with our global partners to fight violence and poverty while bolstering our shared security and prosperity. Our plan does that.
Evelyn is a survivor of human trafficking and now helps other survivors build new lives for themselves in the US. We...
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29 May 2019

Beto shares a story of an immigrant that became a DR in Venezuela and has opened 2 clinics in El Paso

Jose studied medicine in Venezuela but left because of the political climate. Since then, he's opened two clinics in El Paso and a restaurant. With Jose's story in mind, let's do more to empower everyone to contribute to the shared greatness of our communities, economy & country.
Jose studied medicine in Venezuela but left because of the political climate. Since then, he's opened two clinics in El...
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29 May 2019

Beto says we must start impeachment proceedings against Trump

As Mueller reiterates there were "multiple, systemic efforts to interfere in our election," Trump calls it a hoax. He invited these attacks, obstructed the investigation into them & told Putin there will be no consequences for launching a concerted attack on our political system.
As Mueller reiterates there were "multiple, systemic efforts to interfere in our election," Trump calls it a hoax. He...
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29 May 2019

Beto says we listened to people to come up with our immigration plan

By showing up to meet with, listen to, and learn from people everywhere -- in El Paso but also in Iowa, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, communities across this country -- we created an American immigration plan that overcomes years of inaction.
By showing up to meet with, listen to, and learn from people everywhere -- in El Paso but also in Iowa, New Hampshire,...
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immigration policy
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28 May 2019

Beto calls for a voting rights act to make sure everyone gets to vote

Those in power have spent decades keeping people out of their democracy. Glad Whitley is gone. Grateful for the Texans who made it happen. Now let's pass a new Voting Rights Act to ensure everyone is able to cast their vote and have their voice heard.
Those in power have spent decades keeping people out of their democracy. Glad Whitley is gone. Grateful for the Texans...
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policy, republicans, voter fraud, voting rights
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26 May 2019

Beto criticizes Trump for siding with Dictators

Let’s end these love affairs with dictators and strongmen. Now, it’s siding with Kim over someone who's dedicated his life to public service for this country. But it's also Putin and MbS. Duterte and el-Sisi. As Trump does this, he turns his back on us, our democracy, our allies.
Let’s end these love affairs with dictators and strongmen. Now, it’s siding with Kim over someone who's dedicated...
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donald trump, foreign policy
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26 May 2019

Beto criticizes Trumps immigration policy, says he did better when they connected families with case managers

This president has caged children, separated families, failed to reunite them, and lost the lives of at least six kids in our care. All at the expense of our humanity and our values, not to the benefit of our safety. We must do better, and under my administration we will.
This president has caged children, separated families, failed to reunite them, and lost the lives of at least six kids...
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donald trump, immigration policy
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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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#99percent, corporations, governance
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3 Jun 2019

Bernie recalls his family struggles growing up, says I know where I came from

My mother’s dream was to own her own home, but we never came close. I remember being yelled at for going to the wrong store for groceries and paying more than I should’ve. I know where I came from. I know millions of families face the same struggle now.
My mother’s dream was to own her own home, but we never came close. I remember being yelled at for going to the wrong...
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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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#99percent, education, healthcare law, jobs
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3 Jun 2019

Bernie advocates for educators to demand a better life and more investment in education

The teacher strikes in West Virginia and many more states in the last few years have transformed our country. Educators have a right to demand a better life and more investment in education. This is an attack on workers and it must not stand.
The teacher strikes in West Virginia and many more states in the last few years have transformed our country. Educators...
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education, fair pay
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3 Jun 2019

Warren advocates for Green New Deal and a plan to pay for it

With bold investments, we can fight climate change, achieve the ambitious targets of the Green New Deal, and create more than a million good jobs here at home. I have a plan to invest at least $2 trillion in green research, manufacturing, and exporting.
With bold investments, we can fight climate change, achieve the ambitious targets of the Green New Deal, and create more...
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climate change, environment, jobs, policy
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4 Jun 2019

Warren prays for Trans Women in ICE custody and wants answers on Tran Deaths

I’m praying for Johana Medina Leon and her loved ones. Not a single person should die in ICE custody. We need to call out the number of trans women of color who’ve died under ICE custody, and we need answers.
I’m praying for Johana Medina Leon and her loved ones. Not a single person should die in ICE custody. We need to call...
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ice, trans americans
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4 Jun 2019

Warren stands with Eric Holder to end gerrymandering

Today, I took @DemRedistrict’s pledge to support fair districts and end partisan gerrymandering. I’m with @EricHolder all the way. The power belongs to the people, and voters should choose their representatives—not the other way around. #FairMaps
Today, I took @DemRedistrict’s pledge to support fair districts and end partisan gerrymandering. I’m with...
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gerrymandering, voter fraud
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7 Jun 2019

Bernie calls for abolishing the Death penalty and wholesale reform of criminal justice

New Hampshire took just took a major step by becoming the 21st state to abolish the death penalty. It is time to end the death penalty in every state in America, as part of a wholesale reform of our entire criminal justice system.
New Hampshire took just took a major step by becoming the 21st state to abolish the death penalty. It is time to end the...
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criminal justice, death penalty, policy
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7 Jun 2019

Bernie calls for creating a nation for all and shares a supporting video from Latinos

"We have an opportunity with Senator Bernie Sanders to create a democracy that respects a person for simply being human." We will not allow Trump to continue to demonize Latinos and immigrants. We will defeat him and create a nation for all.pic.twitter.com/cgL5SdmXfc
"We have an opportunity with Senator Bernie Sanders to create a democracy that respects a person for simply being...
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7 Jun 2019

Beto talks about urgent need to expand voting rights

I heard about the urgent need to expand voting rights during each of our four previous trips across Iowa. So we put together a plan to do exactly that while also fixing our democracy and bringing more people into it. Today, I had the chance to share our plan in Knoxville.
I heard about the urgent need to expand voting rights during each of our four previous trips across Iowa. So we put...
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7 Jun 2019

Bernie criticizes Trump regulations says he will put peoples health over polluters profit

The Trump administration is rolling back 83 rules protecting our planet: 22 on air pollution & emissions 18 on drilling & extraction 13 on infrastructure 10 on animals 5 on toxic substances 7 on water pollution 8 other ones We will put people's health over polluters' profits.
The Trump administration is rolling back 83 rules protecting our planet: 22 on air pollution & emissions 18 on...
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environment, policy
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7 Jun 2019

Beto talks about how he will fight for Dreamers to a Dreamer

Really inspired by Carmen, a 16-year-old Dreamer attending Ottumwa High School. She told me she wants to join the military and eventually serve her community as a paramedic. She asked what I’ll do to fight for Dreamers and their families. My response:pic.twitter.com/pDON4oU24d
Really inspired by Carmen, a 16-year-old Dreamer attending Ottumwa High School. She told me she wants to join the...
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dreamer, immigration policy
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7 Jun 2019

Beto talks on the news of Job growth and blames Trump’s tariffs

The disastrous tariffs Trump has levied have an impact. So do these trade wars he’s carelessly entered us into. Farmers, manufacturers, entire communities of Americans across this country are being hurt and are paying the price.
The disastrous tariffs Trump has levied have an impact. So do these trade wars he’s carelessly entered us into....
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jobs, tariffs, trade policy
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7 Jun 2019

Beto says we can solve gun violence

As we #wearorange today, the work to end gun violence continues. The work to keep our kids & communities safe goes on. But remembering those who have succumbed to our inaction, we’ll deliver on solutions to ensure we finally and fully address gun violence.
As we #wearorange today, the work to end gun violence continues. The work to keep our kids & communities safe goes...
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7 Jun 2019

Beto talks about investing in rural America with owner of Coyote Run Farm

Grateful for the opportunity to spend time with Matt Russell at Coyote Run Farm. An important discussion about the dangerous impacts of Trump’s tariffs, climate change, investing in rural communities and making sure farmers can make a profit while they feed and clothe the world.
Grateful for the opportunity to spend time with Matt Russell at Coyote Run Farm. An important discussion about the...
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economy, tariffs
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7 Jun 2019

Beto says he is inspired by the activism of students against gun violence

Continually inspired by the moms demanding action, the young people walking out of their classrooms and marching for their lives, and all of the fierce advocates across our country who are leading the fight to end gun violence. #WearOrange
Continually inspired by the moms demanding action, the young people walking out of their classrooms and marching for...
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7 Jun 2019

Kamala shares plan to curb gun violence

100 Americans are killed by guns every single day. Hundreds more are shot and injured. Since Congress hasn’t acted, I will as president. We’ve lost too many friends, family members, and neighbors to gun violence to do nothing. #WearOrange
100 Americans are killed by guns every single day. Hundreds more are shot and injured. Since Congress hasn’t acted, I...
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7 Jun 2019

Kamala says no parents should contemplate buying their kids bulletproof backpack

No parent should ever have to contemplate buying their child a bulletproof backpack to keep them safe at school. No child should ever have to fear a mass shooting at their school. Yet this is reality in America. Together, we can change that. #WearOrange
No parent should ever have to contemplate buying their child a bulletproof backpack to keep them safe at school. No...
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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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6 Jun 2019

Kamala shares Bobby Kennedy’s quote says its time for moral leadership

“These are not ordinary times and this is not an ordinary election. At stake is not simply the leadership of our party and even our country. It is our right to moral leadership of this planet.” —Bobby Kennedy
“These are not ordinary times and this is not an ordinary election. At stake is not simply the leadership of our party...
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charachter, moral leadership
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7 Jun 2019

Warren reports what her Green Manufacturing plan will do

Here’s what my Green Manufacturing Plan would do: Make a real investment in science Commit $1.5 trillion to our federal government to buy American and buy green Develop and manufacture American products here to sell all around the world
Here’s what my Green Manufacturing Plan would do: Make a real investment in science Commit $1.5 trillion to our...
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greennewdeal, policy
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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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#99percent, corruption, donald trump
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7 Jun 2019

Warren wants to investigate John Kelly and his role in private Child detention business

Trump's former chief of staff played a huge role in the inhumane family separation policy. Now John Kelly's joining the board of a company that runs Homestead, the largest detention center for migrant kids. Rep. @PramilaJayapal and I are demanding answers.
Trump's former chief of staff played a huge role in the inhumane family separation policy. Now John Kelly's joining the...
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corruption, family separation, immigration policy, private prisons
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7 Jun 2019

Warren says enough is enough to gun deaths, calls for reform

On #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay, I’m thinking about how our country loses an average of seven children and teens to gun violence every day. Enough is enough. I’m fighting like hell for #GunReformNow and to end the @NRA’s death grip on our federal government.
On #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay, I’m thinking about how our country loses an average of seven children and teens...
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gun violence, policy
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6 Jun 2019

Warren calls for ending Hyde amendment

I'm in the fight for reproductive rights all the way. We need to: End the #HydeAmendment and Trump’s gag rule Pass the EACH Woman Act Ensure that #MedicareForAll includes contraception and abortion coverage Defend #TitleX family planning funding
I'm in the fight for reproductive rights all the way. We need to: End the #HydeAmendment and Trump’s gag rule Pass the...
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abortion, women
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6 Jun 2019

Warren calls for big structural change to address climate change

Here’s what really troubles me: The Trump administration keeps trying to deny science across the board. At our #WarrenTownHall, I made it clear: Climate change is one of the biggest crises we face, and we need to make big, structural changes in order to address it head on.
Here’s what really troubles me: The Trump administration keeps trying to deny science across the board. At our...
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climate change, policy
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7 Jun 2019

Andrew Yang says one of the donators will be selected to go to the debate with him

#YangGang, not only are we going to the debates, we are taking one of you with us! Anyone who makes a campaign donation between now and Wednesday will be automatically entered for a chance to win. Will it be you? Donate today!
#YangGang, not only are we going to the debates, we are taking one of you with us! Anyone who makes a campaign donation...
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6 Jun 2019

Andrew Yang says tuition too expensive, he will forgive much and work on reform

College is too expensive, forcing many to take out student loans that will saddle them with debt throughout their lives. I would forgive much of this debt and work with schools to reduce tuition. We can do much better for our young people.
College is too expensive, forcing many to take out student loans that will saddle them with debt throughout their lives....
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education, governance, tuition
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18 Jun 2019

Bernie goes after Trump for all his failures

Let me make a prediction. When he begins his re-election campaign tonight, Trump won't mention that he tried to throw 32 million off health care, or that he proposed massive cuts to Medicare, Medicaid & Social Security, or that he gave huge tax breaks to the top 1%. Just a guess.
Let me make a prediction. When he begins his re-election campaign tonight, Trump won't mention that he tried to throw 32...
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#onepercent, donald trump, healthcare law, tax policy
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18 Jun 2019

Bernie points out things Trump didn’t mention in his campaign kick off

Things Trump didn’t mention in his campaign kickoff: -Climate change -Tens of millions live paycheck to paycheck -$1.5 trillion student debt crisis -Our infrastructure is crumbling -Minimum wage hasn’t been raised in 10 years -40,000 people die from gun violence each year
Things Trump didn’t mention in his campaign kickoff: -Climate change -Tens of millions live paycheck to paycheck -$1.5...
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18 Jun 2019

Bernie endorses the Green Light Bill in NY says we must bring undocumented neighbors out of the shadows

Congratulations New York and to the brave undocumented people who led the fight for the Green Light bill. We must bring our undocumented neighbors out of the shadows and allow them to participate openly in American society.
Congratulations New York and to the brave undocumented people who led the fight for the Green Light bill. We must bring...
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endoresemnt, illigal immigrant
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18 Jun 2019

Bernie calls Trump the most dangerous President

Donald Trump is the most dangerous president in U.S. history. He is a racist, a sexist, a homophobe, a xenophobe and a religious bigot. He betrayed the working class to further enrich the wealthy. Our campaign is the best to defeat Trump because it is rooted in human solidarity.
Donald Trump is the most dangerous president in U.S. history. He is a racist, a sexist, a homophobe, a xenophobe and a...
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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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#99percent, housing, policy
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18 Jun 2019

Bernie says Trumps threat to deport millions of immigrants is outrageous

Trump's threat to deport "millions of illegal aliens" is outrageous. He is a demagogue and a bully who who seeks political gain by frightening and intimidating minorities who have limited political power. We will not allow him to succeed.
Trump's threat to deport "millions of illegal aliens" is outrageous. He is a demagogue and a bully who who seeks...
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20 Jun 2019

Warren says the next education secretary needs to be a public school teacher

A few months ago I met @Liat_RO, a public school science teacher and activist, at an organizing event in Brooklyn, NY. Liat gave me a great idea: The next Secretary of Education should be a former public school teacher. I agreed—and pledged to make it happen.
A few months ago I met @Liat_RO, a public school science teacher and activist, at an organizing event in Brooklyn, NY....
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education, policy
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20 Jun 2019

Warren introduces bill to ensure legally married same sex couples can claim tax refunds they earned

I’m glad to introduce the Refund Equality Act in the Senate. Our bill ensures legally-married, same-sex couples can claim the tax refunds they earned, but were denied before marriage equality was the law of the land.
I’m glad to introduce the Refund Equality Act in the Senate. Our bill ensures legally-married, same-sex couples can...
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tax policy
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21 Jun 2019

Kamala says Trump using the census to rob immigrant communities of representation

Trump is attempting to use the census as a political weapon to rob immigrant communities of resources and representation. If the Supreme Court allows this Administration to suppress the count, I'll do everything in my power to reverse its impact as President. #NALEO
Trump is attempting to use the census as a political weapon to rob immigrant communities of resources and...
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elections, voter fraud
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25 Jun 2019

Andrew Yang says we need to rethink capitalism, we need human interest first

The meritocracy will make even less sense when robots can do many jobs better than we can. We need to rethink capitalism in order to bring it into the 21st century in a way that puts human interests and wellbeing at its center.
The meritocracy will make even less sense when robots can do many jobs better than we can. We need to rethink capitalism...
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campaign promotion, capitalism
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20 Jun 2019

Kamala calls for Criminal Justice system to treat children like children

It’s long past time for our criminal justice system to treat children like children. We need to change our approach. Let’s end the automatic transfer of children to adult prisons and eliminate youth solitary confinement.
It’s long past time for our criminal justice system to treat children like children. We need to change our approach....
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criminal justice
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24 Jun 2019

Andrew Yang announces $1000 universal income give away on Steven Colbert show

My announcement tonight with @stephenathome @colbertlateshow - I’m giving the Freedom Dividend to another family anywhere in the US! Now to make it happen for everyone in 2020. pic.twitter.com/w6fA0D8Ht4
My announcement tonight with @stephenathome @colbertlateshow - I’m giving the Freedom Dividend to another family...
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campaign promotion, universal income
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24 Jun 2019

Andrew Yang talks about undocumented immigrants, says deportation not an option

We should not pretend that it is remotely feasible to round up and deport more than 12 million undocumented immigrants without collapsing regional economies and separating families. We need to implement real policies and solutions.
We should not pretend that it is remotely feasible to round up and deport more than 12 million undocumented immigrants...
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23 Jun 2019

Andrew Yang says people should not be stunned by his campaigns success, its just beginning

Someone told me that folks in DC are stunned by our campaign’s success - that we are outperforming senators who have been preparing for a presidential run for years. To that I say: they haven’t seen anything yet.
Someone told me that folks in DC are stunned by our campaign’s success - that we are outperforming senators who have...
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25 Jun 2019

Warren wants to protect our elections

Our elections are less secure than your Amazon account. They're under-resourced and undermined by partisan and racist officials who try to stop people from exercising their right to vote. We need to protect our democracy—and I’ve got a plan for that:
Our elections are less secure than your Amazon account. They're under-resourced and undermined by partisan and racist...
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policy, voter fraud
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25 Jun 2019

Warren explains he #UltraMillionaireTax

My #UltraMillionaireTax is a two-cent tax on the 75,000 biggest fortunes in the country. We’d use it to pay for #UniversalChildCare, student loan debt relief, free public college, and a lot more. Here’s how it works.
My #UltraMillionaireTax is a two-cent tax on the 75,000 biggest fortunes in the country. We’d use it to pay for...
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education, healthcare law, policy, student debt, tax policy
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