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Related: About this forumSanders Replaces Stump Speech with Epic Call for Native American Justice
Bernie Sanders Replaces Stump Speech with Epic Call for Native American Justice in Arizona
Zach Cartwright at US Uncut
At a packed rally in Flagstaff, Arizona, Bernie Sanders delivered a passionate speech calling for rights to be restored to Native Americans and indigenous peoples across America.
Sanders spoke to several thousand supporters gathered outside of Flagstaff, in the heart of Navajo Country. According to the Associated Press, Sanders deviated from his traditional stump speech in which he normally calls for tuition-free college, universal health care as a human right, and a $15 an hour minimum wage to specifically address centuries of injustices the U.S. government has perpetrated upon Native Americans.
Sanders thanked Native American populations for preserving their culture and heritage, and outlined the oppressive policies and broken promises indigenous communities have endured for hundreds of years.
All too often, Native Americans have not been heard on issues that impact their communities. They have been told what to do. They have not been involved in the process, Sanders said to cheers.
The United States has the duty to guarantee equal opportunity and justice for all citizens, including our first Native Americans. And let us be honest and acknowledge that we are not doing that today, he continued.
Zach Cartwright at US Uncut
At a packed rally in Flagstaff, Arizona, Bernie Sanders delivered a passionate speech calling for rights to be restored to Native Americans and indigenous peoples across America.
Sanders spoke to several thousand supporters gathered outside of Flagstaff, in the heart of Navajo Country. According to the Associated Press, Sanders deviated from his traditional stump speech in which he normally calls for tuition-free college, universal health care as a human right, and a $15 an hour minimum wage to specifically address centuries of injustices the U.S. government has perpetrated upon Native Americans.
Sanders thanked Native American populations for preserving their culture and heritage, and outlined the oppressive policies and broken promises indigenous communities have endured for hundreds of years.
All too often, Native Americans have not been heard on issues that impact their communities. They have been told what to do. They have not been involved in the process, Sanders said to cheers.
The United States has the duty to guarantee equal opportunity and justice for all citizens, including our first Native Americans. And let us be honest and acknowledge that we are not doing that today, he continued.
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Sanders Replaces Stump Speech with Epic Call for Native American Justice (Original Post)
Mike__M
Mar 2016
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DURHAM D
(32,609 posts)1. Former Senator Fred Harris is a super - D.
I don't think he has endorsed yet. Maybe BS will get his vote with this speech.
wendylaroux
(2,925 posts)2. Boy,he speaks the truth here!!!!
this group needs all of our support.
Thank you Bernie!!
Scuba
(53,475 posts)3. "... let us be honest ..." Amen to that.