BIDEN-HARRIS ADMIN/CIVIL RIGHTS/CLIMATE CHANGE/CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/CRISIS/ECONOMY/JOE BIDEN: “From COVID-19 and the economy to climate change and racial justice — our nation is facing four historic crises at once. And come January, there will be no time to waste. That’s why my team and I are hard at work preparing to take action on day one.“ ––Joe Biden, […]
Category: Civil Rights
12/8/2020
BIDEN PEOPLE/CIVIL RIGHTS/CLIMATE CHANGE/ECONOMY/INFRASTRUCTURE/JOBS/JOE BIDEN/TREASURY: “There has never been anyone more qualified to be Treasury Secretary than Janet Yellen. Period. I trust her knowledge and look forward to working with her to build our economy back better. RT @JanetYellen Our mission is to restore economic prosperity and financial stability. We’ll do that by pursuing an […]
12/3/2020
BIDEN-HARRIS ADMIN/CIVIL RIGHTS/JOE BIDEN/KAMALA HARRIS: “On this International Day of People with Disabilities and every day of the Biden-Harris administration, we’ll be fully committed to dignity, equity, and civil rights for all people with disabilities. They’ll always have a voice and be at the table for the critical work ahead.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 3, […]
11/14/2020
ANTIFA/CIVIL UNREST/POLICE/RALLY: “ANTIFA SCUM ran for the hills today when they tried attacking the people at the Trump Rally, because those people aggressively fought back. Antifa waited until tonight, when 99% were gone, to attack innocent #MAGA People. DC Police, get going — do your job and don’t hold back!!!“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, November 14, […]
11/2/2020
2020 ELECTION/CIVIL RIGHTS/CLIMATE CHANGE/HEALTHCARE/JOE BIDEN/RACISM/SUPREME COURT/VOTING: “Health care. Civil rights. Climate change. Economic inequality. Racial justice. The Supreme Court. Our democracy. They’re all at stake. Vote.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, November 2, 2020 10:15 am […]
11/1/2020
CIVIL RIGHTS/ECONOMY/JOE BIDEN/RACISM: “This is our moment to root out systemic racism and build a nation true to our founding ideals. A nation where all men and women are not only created equal — but treated equally. Here’s how we’ll advance racial economic equity: https://t.co/Tjgyn1gR2V?amp=1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, November 1, 2020 3:22 pm […]
10/27/2020
2020 ELECTION/CIVIL RIGHTS/HEALTHCARE/IMMIGRATION/JOE BIDEN/LGBTQ/VOTING/WOMEN: “Health care is on the line. Workers’ rights are on the line. Civil rights are on the line. Women’s rights are on the line. LGBTQ+ rights are on the line. Immigrant rights are on the line. Don’t sit this one out. Head to http://makeaplan.com and make your plan to vote today.“ […]
10/18/2020
AFRICAN AMERICANS/CIVIL RIGHTS/JOE BIDEN: “I often think about what it takes for a Black person to love America. That is a deep love for this country that, for far too long, has not been recognized. It’s time we fulfilled our nation’s founding promise: equality for all. Here’s how we’ll do it: https://t.co/wH2hVq7UL2?amp=1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, […]
10/17/2020
2020 ELECTION/CIVIL RIGHTS/CLIMATE CHANGE/ECONOMY/HEALTHCARE/JOE BIDEN/VOTING: “This election is bigger than any one candidate. It’s about the future of our economy, our health care, our climate, our commitment to racial justice, our democracy –– and so much more. We have to vote. https://t.co/eoxT07d7QB?amp=1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, October 17, 2020 9:20 am […]
10/15/2020
CIVIL RIGHTS/JOE BIDEN/LGBTQ: “How will I ensure the rights of LGBTQ+ people are protected under U.S. law? I’ll change the law.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, October 15, 2020 3:53 pm […]
10/11/2020
CIVIL RIGHTS/JOE BIDEN/NEW YORK: “From Seneca Falls to Selma to Stonewall, we’re at our best when the promise of America is available to all.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, October 11, 2020 2:30 pm […]
10/6/2020
CIVIL RIGHTS/JOE BIDEN: “We fought a Civil War that would secure a Union that would seek to fulfill the promise of equality for all. And by fits and starts, our better angels have prevailed just enough against our worst impulses to make a new and better nation. Those better angels must prevail again.“ ––Joe Biden, […]
10/6/2020
CIVIL RIGHTS/JOE BIDEN/RACISM: “I do not believe we have to choose between law and order and racial justice in America.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, October 6, 2020 10:45 am […]
10/5/2020
2020 ELECTION/CIVIL RIGHTS/JOE BIDEN/POLICE/PROTESTS/UNION: “As president, I’ll do what I’ve always done in the past: bring people together. Peaceful protesters, police officers, unions, and civil rights groups — we’ll all sit down at the White House.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, October 5, 2020 2:47 pm […]
10/4/2020
2020 ELECTION/CIVIL RIGHTS/CLIMATE CHANGE/ECONOMY/HEALTHCARE/JOE BIDEN/SUPREME COURT/VOTING: “The economy. Climate change. Health care. Civil rights. Racial justice. The U.S. Supreme Court. Our democracy. They’re all on the line. Vote.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, October 4, 2020 2:10 pm […]
9/24/2020
AFRICAN AMERICANS/CIVIL RIGHTS/JOE BIDEN: “Once again, we are called to ask ourselves whether justice could be equally applied in America. But what’s clear is that today in America, Black women deserve better.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, September 24, 2020 12:40 pm […]
9/23/2020
CIVIL RIGHTS/ECONOMY/JOE BIDEN/NBA: “To build our nation back better than before, we have to advance racial equity across the American economy. I’m in Charlotte, North Carolina, with @CP3 [NBA player Chris Paul] to discuss how we’ll get it done. Tune in. https://www.pscp.tv/w/1vAxRrqRQprxl” ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, September 23, 2020 6:57 am […]
9/19/2020
2020 ELECTION/CIVIL RIGHTS/HEALTHCARE/JOE BIDEN/SUPREME COURT/VOTING: “The Supreme Court is on the ballot. And the outcome will impact everything from health care to civil rights — affecting generations to come. Vote. Our future depends on it. https://t.co/Hy8C4mIL2M?amp=1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, September 19, 2020 12:25 pm […]
9/8/2020
CIVIL UNREST/CRIME/DEMS/HOUSING/JOE BIDEN/PROTESTS “Democrats admit that President Trump’s message is ‘working’ on violence coming to the Suburbs in a Looney Biden Administration. Plus, Biden just doubled down on forcing Federal control of local zoning. This means low income housing and projects. So much for the American Dream!“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, September 8, 2020 7:51 am […]
9/8/2020
CIVIL UNREST/DEMS/JOE BIDEN/PROTESTS “They are not ‘peaceful protesters’, as Sleepy Joe and the Democrats call them, they are THUGS – And it is all taking place in Democrat run cities. Call me and request Federal HELP. We will solve your problems in a matter of minutes – And thanks to the U.S. Marshalls in Portland!“ […]
9/5/2020
CIVIL UNREST/CONGRATS/PROTESTS: “Congratulations to the U.S. Marshals on a job well done in Portland. LAW & ORDER!“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, September 5, 2020 5:24 pm […]
8/29/2020
CIVIL UNREST/DEMS/GOP/PROTESTS: “Another Democrat run city. They are a real mess! RT @GOPChairwoman Disgusting to see many of the RNC attendees threatened. Mayor Bowser failed to protect them because they are Republican. @realDonaldTrump wants law and order for all Americans.“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 29, 2020 2:17 am […]
8/28/2020
CIVIL RIGHTS/JOE BIDEN: “America is at an inflection point. The calls for racial justice that sparked the March on Washington 57 years ago are ringing out again today. As we honor the legacy of that day — let’s meet this moment with the urgency and action that our heroes marched for half a century ago.” […]
8/28/2020
CIVIL RIGHTS/JOE BIDEN: “As we mark the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, we must continue the hard work of perfecting our union. It’s up to all of us to carry on the march toward equality, liberty, and justice for all.” -Joe Biden, […]
8/28/2020
CIVIL UNREST/NATIONAL GUARD/PROTESTS: “Success: Since the National Guard moved into Kenosha, Wisconsin, two days ago, there has been NO FURTHER VIOLENCE, not even a small problem. When legally asked to help by local authorities, the Federal Government will act and quickly succeed. Are you listening Portland?“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 28, 2020 7:01 am […]
8/23/2020
AFRICAN AMERICANS/CIVIL RIGHTS/JOE BIDEN: “I wouldn’t be here without the African-American community… I was a kid getting engaged in the Civil Rights movement. When I came back from law school, we didn’t have a law school in Delaware at the time. I went to Syracuse law school, came back. That semester, Dr. King had been […]
8/17/2020
CIVIL RIGHTS/JOE BIDEN/VOTING: “John Lewis, one of the great civil rights leaders, used to say the vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool you have.” -Joe Biden, “Cardi B In Conversation With Joe Biden,” elle.com, Aug. 17, 2020 […]
7/28/2020
CIVIL RIGHTS/POLITICAL FIGURES: “I don’t know John Lewis. He chose not to come to my inauguration… I never met John Lewis, actually, I don’t believe. He should’ve come. I think he made a big mistake by not showing up… He was a person that devoted a lot of energy and a lot of heart to civil […]
7/28/2020
AFRICAN AMERICANS/OBAMA/CIVIL RIGHTS: “If you look at what I’ve done for colleges, for Black colleges and universities, I got them funding, Obama never did it. I did more for the Black community than anybody with the possible exception of Abraham Lincoln, whether you like it or not. People say, ‘Oh, that’s interesting.’” [Jonathan Swan: “You really […]
7/22/2020
CIVIL RIGHTS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend Charles Evers. Charles was a trail blazer in politics and a fearless leader, alongside his brother Medgar, for Civil Rights.“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, July 22, 2020 12:46 pm […]
7/12/2020
CIVIL UNREST/PROTESTS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “No, Radical Left anarchists, agitators, looters or protesters will not be knocking down or harming the Washington Monument, the Lincoln or Jefferson Memorials, or just about any other Federal Monumrnt or Statue. If they even try, an automatic 10 years in prison. Sorry!“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, July 12, 2020 2:30 am […]
6/30/2020
CIVIL RIGHTS/EDUCATION/RELIGION/SUPREME COURT: “Today’s SCOTUS ruling is a historic win for families who want SCHOOL CHOICE NOW! #SchoolChoice is a civil rights issue, and no parent should have to send their child to a failing school. I will continue to fight for School Choice and will always defend Religious Freedom!“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, June 30, […]
1/20/2020
CIVIL RIGHTS/MLK JR/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “RT @WhiteHouse: ‘Today, we pause to honor the incredible life and accomplishments of Dr. King, who helped shape the Civil Rights Movement,…” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, January 20, 2020 11:16 am […]
12/11/2019
CIVIL RIGHTS/EDUCATION/JUDAISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “An executive order signed Wednesday [12-11-19] that extends civil rights protection to Jews is likely to strengthen the hand of President Trump’s Education Department, where the department’s civil rights chief has been investigating some of the nation’s most elite universities for anti-Jewish bias. Mr. Trump, at a Hanukkah celebration at the […]
12/11/2019
CIVIL RIGHTS/JUDAISM/RELIGION/TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDERS: “My Administration is committed to combating the rise of anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incidents in the United States and around the world. Anti-Semitic incidents have increased since 2013, and students, in particular, continue to face anti Semitic harassment in schools and on university and college campuses. Title VI of the Civil Rights […]
11/11/2019
CIVIL RIGHTS/FOREIGN POLICY/JOE BIDEN: “Look, we should not make our policy based on who we get to sell weapons to. What — I mean, what a foreign policy. I mean, it makes no sense to me. It makes no sense. Look — look what’s happened in China now. They have a million Uighurs, Muslims, in […]
8/2/2019
CIVIL RIGHTS/HUD/MINORITIES/RACISM/TRUMP PEOPLE: “The Department of Housing and Urban Development is proposing to significantly raise the bar for civil rights groups seeking to prove that a landlord, insurance company or lender is guilty of housing discrimination. The proposal, first revealed by Politico, would force civil rights groups to jump over five hurdles, instead of three, […]
7/4/2019
CIVIL RIGHTS/DEMS/EDUCATION/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “RT @ByronYork: Oh. That’s different. From @AP: ‘Harris says busing should be considered, not mandated.’ https://t.co/uRRalGihR1 https://t.c…” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, July 4, 2019 10:46 pm […]
5/29/2019
BORDER/CIVIL RIGHTS/HILLARY CLINTON/IMMIGRATION/RACISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Hillary Clinton said Wednesday [5-29-19] that President Donald Trump’s administration is tearing down ‘hard-won civil rights’…Slamming the White House’s hardline immigration policies, Clinton pointed to the US southern border, where she said ‘our government is tearing children from the arms of their parents’ and ‘locking them in cages.’ The former […]
11/16/2018
CIVIL RIGHTS/LEGAL/MEDIA/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Apparent criminal charges against Julian Assange are thrusting the WikiLeaks founder back into American politics — a development that could create awkwardness across the political spectrum. Many liberals and civil rights activists have defended Assange as a journalist entitled to First Amendment protections. Conservatives have celebrated him for exposing Hillary Clinton’s […]
10/23/2018
CIVIL RIGHTS/TRANSGENDER/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday [10-22-18] that transgender issues were in flux and he aims to protect the country after a report that his administration was considering defining gender as male or female based on genitalia at birth drew widespread condemnation…Asked about a campaign promise to protect the LGBT […]
5/31/2018
BETSY DEVOS/CIVIL RIGHTS/EDUCATION/TRUMP PEOPLE: “Three national civil rights organizations sued the Education Department on Thursday [5-31-18] over new procedures that allow its Office for Civil Rights to dismiss complaints that it determines to be burdensome or a drain on the department’s resources. The National Federation of the Blind, the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, […]