Category Archives: 2020 Elections

Julián Castro on reparations for slavery

Posted on July 5, 2019 by

If elected president, 2020 Democratic contender Julián Castro said he would create a commission to explore the possibility of reparations for slavery. During a stop Sunday at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Castro did not commit to paying … Continue reading →

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Julian Castro’s Housing Reform policy

Posted on July 4, 2019 by

White House hopeful Julián Castro on Monday released a portion of his latest “People First” policy proposal focused on affordable housing and homelessness. The “People First Housing” plan will be released in three segments, starting on Monday. “Housing is a … Continue reading →

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Julian Castro’s Education Policy

Posted on July 3, 2019 by

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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Julian Castro’s Police Reform Policy

Posted on July 2, 2019 by

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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Julian Castro’s Immigration Policy

Posted on July 1, 2019 by

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 →

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Live: First Democratic presidential debate of 2019— Night 2

Posted on June 27, 2019 by

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

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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