Both Harris and Trump are beginning to make their closing arguments. Harris seems to be going more negative, attacking Trump on a variety of fronts. Trump may be reaching out to his evangelical base more than he has been, though it’s difficult to tell with him. Last Monday he spoke to a large group of …
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On June 12, 2019, Gabbard tweeted a video discussing her definition of ‘Aloha’. In the tweet, she summarized this definition with language that specifically included belief in God, but did not mention nonbelievers (emphasis added): “Aloha means I come to you with an open heart, I respect you and care about you. Whether a friend …
On June 20, 2019, following the ruling which allowed President Trump’s Title X “domestic gag rule” which prevents organizations that perform abortions or offer abortion referrals from receiving federal funding under Title X, Warren responded, tweeting: “This is more than just a bad ruling—it’s condoning an ugly attack targeted at women with low incomes and women …
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During her campaign, Gillibrand has made a variety of statements regarding her faith and it’s role in her political life. On July 14, 2019, Gillibrand responded to footage of Vice President Pence touring a border station housing migrants, with a bible quote, rather than a policy position. On July 17, 2019, Gillibrand tweeted a video …
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In a March 31, 2019 speech at the Human Rights Campaign, Booker expressed his opposition to the Trump Administration’s transgender military ban, as well as the Department of Justice’s refusal to protect LGBTQ individuals from employment discrimination and the Department of Education’s denial of transgender children’s rights. The full speech can be heard here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r-Ffi0y9PI. …
Fourth of July celebrations in Washington usually bring Democrats and Republicans together to mark the national holiday while taking a break from partisan politics. Not this year. With tanks on the streets of the nation’s capital, military jet flyovers and a presidential address on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, President Trump injected his trademark …
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On July 9, 2019, following the climate change emergency declaration revealed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders, Hawkins tweeted: “While we need the US to declare a climate emergency, it needs to also include a commitment to act like it is an emergency. We don’t have time for sound bites and photo ops from politicians …
In an interview from July 8, 2019 Yang explains his beliefs about atheism and the rights of atheists in American society. “I just want to say to my atheist friends. Some of my best friends are atheists. And some of them are also the best people I know and it is ridiculous that people would …
On July 7, 2019, Booker shared a video from the campaign trail discussing his faith and the role it plays in his candidacy. In the body of the tweet he said: “Faith plays such an important role in my life and my campaign. I’ve been saying it since I announced my run for president: I’m …
On July 1, 2019, Gillibrand tweeted about the temporary stay placed on the Trump administration’s Health Care “Conscience rights” rule which would allow providers to opt out of providing services that violate their moral or religious beliefs: “Here’s an idea: Cancel this rule altogether, and don’t give health care providers the ability to discriminate at …
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