Democratic 2020 Presidential Candidates on Civil Rights
May 8, 2019Joe Biden:
1970s: Desegregating society ok, but not via school busing.
Cory Booker:
Yes to reparations, but as part of larger conversation.
Will fight for LGBTQ rights; everyone should feel safe.
Parents experienced racist "redlining" at family home in NJ.
Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery.
Recognize Native Americans but no Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Pete Buttigieg:
Problem about me being gay means problem with my creator.
Freedom is personal, not about government regulation.
Came out as gay, to inspire others to judge character.
If U.S. to address human rights, we need to be credible.
Calls for redistricting reform; questions Electoral College.
For LGBT rights, but doesn't presume to speak for everyone.
Voters have judged his record, not his marriage.
Julian Castro:
Supports reparations commission, we need healing process.
Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery.
Property was taken from slaves, so pay reparations.
Protections for GLBTQ; benefits to same-sex partners.
Tulsi Gabbard:
Views on LGBT rights evolved; 100% rating from HRC.
Regrets past anti-gay statements; now pro-LGBTQ+ rights.
2002: Amend Constitution to protect traditional marriage.
2004: We shouldn't represent views of homosexual extremists.
2012: Apologized for anti-LGBT past; pro-LGBT bills now.
Against gay marriage but no government morality.
Kirsten Gillibrand:
End the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Let ex-cons vote; address racism in criminal justice.
Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery.
Kamala Harris:
Reparations for blacks should include HBCU and reforms.
Let transgender people access the bathroom of their choice.
Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery.
Reparations means real investments in black communities.
Rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples' Day.
John Hickenlooper:
Supports gay marriage and LGBTQ rights.
Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery.
Jay Inslee:
Backed legalizing same-sex marriage in his state.
Statehood for DC & Puerto Rico; they deserve representation.
Statehood for DC & Puerto Rico; they deserve representation.
Amy Klobuchar:
Anti-gay discrimination is bad for business.
Paper ballots allow audits, ensure election integrity.
Beto O`Rourke:
Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery.
Supports NFL players taking a knee during national anthem.
Bernie Sanders:
1983: Approved "Gay Rights Day" in Burlington Vermont.
Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery.
Elizabeth Warren:
Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery.
Reparations for slavery and to Native Americans.
Marianne Williamson:
Reparations are an appropriate response to country's history.
Attacks on gay rights is attack on us all.
Andrew Yang:
Supports LGBTQ rights.
Source: OnTheIssues.org