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Warren: Racism prevents economic fairness for all Americans | TheHill

posted onAugust 30, 2017
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Article snippet: Sen. The Associated Press reported. “So long as we stay divided, this economy will continue to work for the thin slice at the top,” Warren said at Martin Luther King’s church on the 54th anniversary of his famous "I have a dream" speech.  The Democratic senator, who is rumored to be a possible 2020 presidential candidate, said hate can be confronted by seeing “something holy in every single person.” When King brought up commands from Jesus that says one must "do good to those who hate you," Warren says that does not mean you allow others to spew words hate without taking a stand. "It's not a scripture that says just lay back and let hate roll on through," she reportedly said. "It's a scripture that says act, ... raise your voice, not in anger, but make your voice heard for what is right and what is holy." Warren said Democrats were able to make their voices heard when they fought against the Trump administration and many Republican lawmakers as they sought to repeal and replace ObamaCare. Her appearance comes after demonstrations in Charlottesville, Va. took a violent and even deadly turn earlier in the month, as white nationalist groups and counter protesters clashed on the streets of the college town. The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8503 fax The contents of this site are ©2017 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc. Link to the full article to read more

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