Race & Policy: 2020 Democrats Embrace Reparations

The Brian Lehrer Show | Mar 11, 2019

Briahna Gray, columnist and senior politics editor at The Intercept, discusses 2020 Democratic presidential candidates' embrace of race-conscious policies like reparations, and the merits of their plans to address the racial wealth gap.

Why does AOC resonate with some?
"She foregrounds humanity and morality in her politics. She is able to convey in very simple terms Americans have value.. and that our politics should serve their interests before they serve any broader political interests," says @briebriejoy.
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"These others seem to want to co-opt a movement around genuine reparations… for political branding purposes." 2/2 https://t.co/L3iNGqb8yO
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