Biden's Civil Rights Record Raises Doubts

Joe Biden recently made a statement about his involvement in the civil rights movement as a public defender when he was a kid getting out of law school. While this may seem like an admirable gesture, many are questioning the sincerity of Biden's commitment to civil rights. Critics point to his record on issues such as criminal justice reform and racial equality as evidence that he is not as committed to these causes as he claims. In addition, some have questioned whether or not Biden has actually done enough to advance civil rights in his long political career. Biden has been criticized for his support of the 1994 crime bill, which led to mass incarceration and disproportionately affected African Americans. He also voted for the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which prohibited same-sex marriage until it was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2015. Additionally, he has been accused of being too moderate on issues such as affirmative action and police brutality. Despite Biden's recent statements about his involvement in the civil rights movement, many remain skeptical about how much progress he will be able to make if elected president. His past record does not inspire confidence that he will be able to effectively address issues such as systemic racism and inequality if given the opportunity. It remains unclear whether or not Joe Biden is truly committed to advancing civil rights and racial justice in America, but one thing is certain: without meaningful action from our leaders, we cannot hope for real change anytime soon.