Julián Castro Wants White Americans To Reject Donald Trump’s Racist “Siren Song”
Castro, at a turning point in his 2020 race, said he’s ready for what’s coming. “I recognize that I need to do well, and I’m confident that I can do that.”
“We’ve Seen His True Face" — Puerto Ricans Demanded Their Governor Resign In Historic Protests
“He knows the people don’t want him,” said one of the thousands of protesters demanding Gov. Ricardo Rosselló resign.
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló Won't Run For Reelection After Days Of Huge Protests
“I've made mistakes, and I apologize,” Rosselló said. People protested for days calling for his ouster, furious over leaked anti-gay and misogynist text messages he sent; allowing thousands to die in Hurricane Maria; and general corruption.
Julián Castro Is The First Democratic Presidential Candidate To Call For Puerto Rico’s Governor To Resign Over Mass Protests
"I don’t think that Rosselló can be effective anymore," Castro told BuzzFeed News.
Democrats Are Pushing A Bill To Give Domestic Workers Employee Protections
Domestic workers are excluded from federal anti-discrimination and sexual harassment laws.
Latinx Activists Are Demanding Democrats Reject Barack Obama’s Deportations, Not Just Trump’s
Immigration activists want a firm commitment from presidential candidates that they will not return to the status quo if they defeat Trump.
Venezuelans In Florida Are Growing Unhappy With Trump. It Could Cost Him In 2020.
Trump’s lack of progress on the crisis in Venezuela has alienated some Venezuelan Americans who could be key to the president’s reelection.
Elizabeth Warren Wants To Create A Special Task Force To Investigate Abuses Of Immigrants
The presidential candidate released a broad immigration plan that includes measures for holding authorities accountable for human rights violations.
Beto O’Rourke Defended His Immigration Record As He Visited A Detention Center
The day after the first Democratic debate, where O’Rourke came under attack for his immigration plan, he talked at length in Spanish about wanting to reform US politics toward a more compassionate system.
Julián Castro Stood Out In The First Debate After Struggling To Get Noticed
The candidate dominated immigration issues during the first Democratic presidential debate.
Inside The Massive, Coordinated Push To Make Sure A Census Citizenship Question Does Not “Distort Democracy”
“I’ve never seen the amount of support, investment, the breadth and depth of partnerships that I’m seeing for 2020,” one census outreach organizer said.
Democrats Are Pushing New Legislation To Protect Federal Housing Loans For Young Immigrants With DACA Status
The bill, introduced by Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey, comes in response to BuzzFeed News’ reporting that the Federal Housing Administration was quietly advising lenders to reject home loans for DACA recipients.
LGBT Protesters Call Trump’s Orlando 2020 Launch A “Slap In The Face” After The Pulse Shooting Anniversary
“We just had our anniversary, we just had a memorial mourning the fact that we lost all those lives,” said an anti-Trump protester near where the president officially launched his reelection.
People In Flint Are Still In Crisis. They Want Presidential Candidates To See Them As More Than A Rallying Cry.
Residents of the Michigan city are tired of politicians showing up for campaign stops and then disappearing. They want to be taken seriously going into 2020.
The Trump Administration Admits It's Denying Housing Loans To DACA Recipients
Secretary Ben Carson denied in congressional testimony earlier this year that the Department of Housing and Urban Development was denying federally backed loans to certain immigrants.
This Democratic Presidential Candidate Has A Sweeping Plan To Eliminate Lead Poisoning
“Today I’m putting forward a plan to combat lead exposure across the country, and to ensure that no families experience what those in Flint have had to endure,” Julián Castro said.
California’s Early 2020 Primary Is Pushing Presidential Candidates To Talk To Latino Voters
“Moving the primary up early to March is forcing candidates, as it should be, to not just engage the very elite and wealthy of California but everyday working families.”
Her Parents Are Undocumented. She Can’t Wait To Vote.
Democrats will need people like 18-year-old Lupita Sanchez — young, engaged, and who feel like their own futures are at stake — to turn out in high numbers in the 2020 election.
The New Presidential Debate Rules Immediately Have Some Democrats Frustrated With The DNC
Some campaigns learned of heightened restrictions to qualify for the fall debates only after media reports. “Women and people of color will not make it to the main stage,” one operative said.