Bad@ss Women You SHould KNow ABout - 2020 Presidential candidate senator kamala harris

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Senator Kamala Harris
2020 Democrat Presidential Candidate & Current California Senator
Check Out The Kamala Harris “For The People” Campaign Here

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Wise Words:
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“This is a moment in time that I feel a sense of responsibility to stand up and fight for the best of who we are.”

Three Facts:
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• First African-American, first woman and first Asian-American to become attorney general of California.

 

• Attended HBCU (Historically Black University) Howard University where she was involved with the Debate team, chaired the economics society, and became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.

 

• As California’s Attorney General, Kamala prosecuted transnational gangs that exploited women and children and trafficked in guns and drugs. She led comprehensive studies and investigations into the impacts of transnational criminal organizations and human trafficking. (*Taken directly from kamalaharris.org )

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  Bonus Fact:

• Has a sister named Maya Harris who has a background in law and used to be Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Northern California.

Some Things She Stands For:
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• ​Minimum Wage Being Raised to $15/hr  (*Taken directly from kamalaharris.org )

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(These below facts come directly from PBS.org and you can read more about them here. These are just a few I wanted to highlight.)…

• Climate change: Supports Paris climate accord. Believes action is need to combat climate change.

 

• Social Issues: Abortion and same-sex marriage should be legal. Transgender people should use the bathroom of their choice. States need not necessarily pay for sexual reassignment surgery.

 

• Immigration and border security: Wants to “re-examine” ICE. Supports DACA. Opposes a border wall.

 

• Education: Free tuition at four-year public colleges for most Americans. Create national prekindergarten program. 

*The above facts were compiled from reading various news sites such as CNN.com, SF Gate, and Wikipedia.