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Julian Castro’s Housing Reform policy

Posted on July 4, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

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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Happy 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

Happy 4th of July! I hope you are enjoying this holiday with family and friends. May your day be filled with good food & fun times. Enjoy and stay safe. In the words of Rikyrah: However imperfect, we built this … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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Sunday Praise & Worship | We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise

Posted on June 16, 2019 by SouthernGirl2
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Saturday Open Thread | Old School Weekend

Posted on June 15, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on June 8, 2019 by rikyrah
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Sunday Praise & Worship | The Christianaires

Posted on May 26, 2019 by SouthernGirl2
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