Howie Hawkins on Civil Rights

Continue affirmative action programs

The federal government should consider race and gender in government contracting decisions.
The federal government should continue affirmative action programs.
Hawkins adds, "Expand the funding for the EEOC so there is the staff to deal with discrimination cases in a timely fashion"

Source: 2006 Congressional National Political Awareness Test Oct 29, 2006

Sexual orientation protected by civil rights laws

Q: Does Hawkins agree that sexual orientation is protected by civil rights laws?

A: Yes.

Source: OnTheIssues Email interview with Hawkins campaign staff Aug 1, 2006

End racial profiling

End racial profiling by police and the criminal justice system. Source: Campaign website, www.hawkinsforsenate.org, "Issues" Jun 30, 2006

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