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Journalist Paola Ramos Discusses the Latinx Vote
S2020 E3081 - 2m 43s
Some 32 million Latinx Americans are eligible to vote, and for the first time they are predicted to be the largest minority in a presidential election – something that is not lost on Biden or Trump. Vice correspondent Paola Ramos' new book Finding Latinx is a reflection on identity and why fewer than half in her community voted in 2016.
Xernona Clayton and Martha S. Jones Discuss Civil Rights
S2020 E3081 - 2m 44s
Black women form the backbone of the Democratic Party. In 2008 and 2012, they turned out in historic numbers to elect Obama. In 2016, fewer voted for Clinton – a warning to Biden that their vote cannot be taken for granted. To discuss their own political journey and the obstacles they still face, Christiane speaks with civil rights activist Xernona Clayton and historian Martha S. Jones.
Priest Reacts to Pope Francis' Stance on Same Sex Unions
S2020 E3081 - 2m 55s
In an historic first for the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has publicly endorsed same-sex civil unions. The pontiff made the comments in an interview for a new documentary, saying that “homosexual people have the right to be in a family." Christiane speaks with Father James Martin, who met with Pope Francis last year to discuss pastoral care for LGBT Catholics.
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