Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Vermont At-Large Congressional District in 2018 Vermont 2018 Primary Election.
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Get Startedwe need to levy an addictive pharmaceutical tax on the distributors to subsidize a network of treatment centers Learn more
we need to bring management of the taxpayers money under the checks and balances of our democratically elected representatives. Learn more
The US Post Service should provide banking services as an alternative to the bubble-stoking financial sector. Learn more
If we invest in hydroelectric baseload and instal photovoltaic solar assemblies on every municipal building – schools, town halls, police and fire departments, even public universities and hospitals, we can reduce carbon emissions, create jobs, lowers taxes and drive down the cost of energy for working families. Learn more
We need to tax carbon and invest the proceeds in a diversified, clean energy network, owned by local municipalities. Learn more
We need to take immediate action to limit the amount of carbon released into the atmosphere or we will face increased devastation Learn more
America should be disengaging military all over the world, especially in Afghanistan (our longest war ever), Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. America should not have special combat units coming and going in more than 100 countries around the world, as we have today. Learn more
America should be willing to negotiate in good faith with any other willing party. At a minimum, that would mean increased dialogue with Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Learn more
I support the measures introduced by Bernie Sanders to create publicly financed elections; I will personally only raise money from people. Learn more
Empower local jurisdiction to enact such additional safety ordinances as they may choose Learn more
Reinstate flagging for mental health issues Learn more
Require background checks for ALL gun sales Learn more
Ban the AR-15 and other assault weapons Learn more
Ban concealed weapons from schools, places of worship, etc. Learn more
Require parental/guardian liability for gun sales to minors Learn more
Raise legal age for gun ownership to 21 Learn more
When I am in the US House, I will sponsor legislation to build Medical Schools in underserved rural communities. Learn more
I believe in a single payer “medicare for all” system to bring the US in line with the rest of the world. Learn more
The right of the people to a free press is a cornerstone of our democracy, and in 2018, telecommunications is “The Press.” We cannot allow corporate interests to self-regulate and sensor the internet. Learn more
Getting rich is an old American tradition, but there’s everything wrong with being rich, enjoying vast government subsidies, both direct and indirect, and refusing to pay your fair share to support the country that made it possible for you to get rich. Tax inequity, wealth inequality -- these are signs of corruption in a country overtaken by thieves. Learn more
America doesn’t need to waste $700 billion dollars on military answers to questions that require answers that provide justice, tolerance, food, shelter, and equity. America should not account for 40% of the world’s military spending. America should not spend more on the military than the combined total military spending of the next eight highest military budgets (China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, France, UK, India, and Germany). Learn more
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