Author Archives: SouthernGirl2

About SouthernGirl2

A Native Texan who adores baby kittens, loves horses, rodeos, pomegranates, & collect Eagles. Enjoys politics, games shows, & dancing to all types of music. Loves discussing and learning about different cultures. A Phi Theta Kappa lifetime member with a passion for Social & Civil Justice.

Julian Castro’s Education Policy

Posted on July 3, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

Presidential candidate Julián Castro unveiled an estimated $1.5 trillion education plan Monday that starts with what he’s most known for — early learning — but follows with detailed ideas for updating the nation’s public education system and making it more … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Federal judge orders CBP to let doctors into migrant children detention centers

Posted on July 3, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

A federal judge has ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection to allow medical professionals into detention facilities holding migrant children, CNN reported Sunday. U.S. District Judge Dolly Gee ordered that health professionals be allowed in the facilities to ensure the … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Customs and Border Protection, Human Rights, Immigration, News, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , | 86 Comments

Julian Castro’s Police Reform Policy

Posted on July 2, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

People First Policing Plan On the day Julián announced his candidacy for President of the United States, he talked about health care and education, economic prosperity and immigration. And he also talked about the frightening rate at which unarmed black … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | President Jimmy Carter: Trump is an illegitimate president

Posted on July 2, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

Former President Jimmy Carter made a remarkable claim during an event at the Carter Center in Leesburg, Virginia, on Friday, describing President Donald Trump as an illegitimate president who wouldn’t have won but for Russian interference on his behalf. “I … Continue reading →

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Julian Castro’s Immigration Policy

Posted on July 1, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

As Donald Trump threatens to “close” the US-Mexico border, one of the Democrats seeking to run against him in 2020 is coming out with the primary’s first immigration proposal — one that would dramatically reduce immigration enforcement. Democratic presidential candidate … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Elections, 2020 Presidential Campaign, Current Events, Immigration, Immigration Reform, Latinos, News, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 73 Comments

Monday Open Thread | Civil rights groups sue Florida over ‘poll tax’ law to restore felon voter rights

Posted on July 1, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

A group of civil rights organizations filed a lawsuit against the state of Florida Friday after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that would require felons to pay court-ordered financial obligations if they want their voting rights restored. Florida’s new … Continue reading →

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Live: First Democratic presidential debate of 2019— Night 2

Posted on June 27, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

The first Democratic debates are here, with 2020 contenders converging in Miami over two nights — first on Wednesday, again on Thursday — in a crucial battleground state. In the initial months of the campaign season, the presidential hopefuls have … Continue reading →

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Live coverage of the first Democratic presidential debate of 2019

Posted on June 26, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

The field is set. The mics are on — and soon the gloves will be off. The first Democratic presidential debate of the 2020 election is upon us, and NBC News will bring you real-time news, analysis and fact-checks of … Continue reading →

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Reparations Hearing | The Anointed Opening Statement of Ta-Nehisi Coates

Posted on June 19, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

God Is In This Ta-Nehisi Coates words were like King David’s slingshot against Goliath… Author Ta-Nehisi Coates told lawmakers at a House committee hearing that the debate over reparations is “a dilemma of inheritance.” Coates called out Senate Majority Leader … Continue reading →

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Happy Juneteenth!

Posted on June 19, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

Why is June 19th known as Juneteenth? The answer is rooted in history. “Juneteenth is an African-American holiday that celebrates the emancipation of slaves in Texas in 1865.” Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the … Continue reading →

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