Christine Palm

Arts / Culture

I believe that art, culture and historic preservation are essential to a thoughtful, enlightened and peaceful society. Learn more

Civil Rights

I support, as guaranteed in the First Amendment, the right of people of all faiths — including those targeted because they are Muslims — to express their religious beliefs (or lack thereof) in safety and in an environment that sees differences as a source of strength. Learn more

I believe Black Lives Matter and that our country needs to do some serious soul-searching about race and the violence and discrimination perpetrated against people of color. Learn more

Women must have equal pay for equal work; equal access to career advancement, financial security and asset-building; a significant role in corporate decision-making; equal representation in local, state and federal government; paid family and medical leave; and affordable, safe and unfettered access to the full range of reproductive rights, including abortion. Learn more

I believe that we are all free to love whomever we chose, that members of the LGBTQIA+ community have the right to express their gender and sexual identity however feels genuine to them. Learn more

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

I believe in gun safety for all citizens, which means: sensible gun laws, including background checks, limitations on sales to those with mental illness, and the removal of firearms from anyone convicted of domestic abuse. I support the rights of hunters and those seeking self-protection to own an appropriate firearm, and that there is no place in a civil society for semi-automatic weapons such as those used in mass killings. Learn more

I believe Black Lives Matter and that our country needs to do some serious soul-searching about race and the violence and discrimination perpetrated against people of color. Learn more

Economy

We should be supporting small- and mid-size start-ups that formulate creative, sustainable plans to encourage growth, employ our residents, and support local communities. Learn more

Education

I believe in schools that encourage both quantitative and qualitative thought, recognize individuality, trust teachers, engage parents and challenge students to succeed. Learn more

Environment / Energy

I oppose all fracking, and encourage the promotion of sustainable energy sources. Learn more

Government Reform

I believe in the National Popular Vote compact, and that the Electoral College is an outmoded system that encourages gerrymandering. Learn more

Guns

I believe in gun safety for all citizens, which means: sensible gun laws, including background checks, limitations on sales to those with mental illness, and the removal of firearms from anyone convicted of domestic abuse. I support the rights of hunters and those seeking self-protection to own an appropriate firearm, and that there is no place in a civil society for semi-automatic weapons such as those used in mass killings. Learn more

Healthcare

I believe in a single-payer health care system, and that affordable healthcare is the right of every citizen, regardless of income, race, gender, gender expression, or medical condition. Learn more

I believe Medicare and Medicaid were created to right a serious wrong in our society and that they should be preserved and enhanced. Learn more

Immigration

I believe in the rights of immigrants, that law-abiding families should not be exiled because of their place of origin, and that only Native Americans can claim they do not owe their existence to the fact that their ancestors emigrated from other lands. Learn more

Social Services

I believe Medicare and Medicaid were created to right a serious wrong in our society and that they should be preserved and enhanced. Learn more

Taxes / Budget

We need a balanced budget that does not burden working families or towns, but draws instead from increased revenue and a progressive tax system in which the most fortunate among us pay proportionally more than the poorest, because privilege and success carry with them responsibility for others. Learn more

Wages / Job Benefits

We need a living minimum wage, lower student debt, and family-friendly workplace policies. Learn more

Women must have equal pay for equal work; equal access to career advancement, financial security and asset-building; a significant role in corporate decision-making; equal representation in local, state and federal government; paid family and medical leave; and affordable, safe and unfettered access to the full range of reproductive rights, including abortion. Learn more