Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Kansas 4th Congressional District in 2018 Kansas 2018 General Election.
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All people deserve justice, dignity, and equality regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, creed, physical and intellectual ability, or nation of origin. James supports and values all members of our community. He is strongly committed to defending the rights and freedoms of not only all Kansans, but all people whomever they are, wherever they are from, and whomever they love. He believes in fighting against all forms of discrimination, and will vigorously oppose those who would attack, bully, or legislate against any member of any group. Learn more
James believes ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment is the first step in righting the wrongs we have inflicted on the women and girls of this country and guaranteeing them equal protection under the Constitution. Learn more
The ERA will not solve all our problems, but it would be a boost of momentum to help guarantee a world where our mothers, sisters, wives, daughters, and friends are treated with equal respect, dignity, and opportunity under the law. In Congress, James will fight to ensure its passage because women’s rights are human rights. Learn more
James believes sentencing reform and sentencing disparities must be made a priority. Learn more
James believes the police must be held to the highest standards as they are hired to serve and protect all members of a community -- they are our knights! Learn more
James is committed to reforming the VA so our veterans can have seamless transition to civilian life. Further, when a veteran needs medical attention, their care must take immediate priority. This is not a conservative or liberal issue; this is an American issue. The bureaucracy and red tape must be cut, and bipartisan solutions are necessary. Learn more
James believes if we’re going to send our men and women in uniform to war, we must be prepared to fund the treatment of the physical and mental wounds of our heroes when they come home. The suicide rate of veterans is unacceptably high, and James is committed to addressing this immediately. Learn more
James believes in the legalization, taxation, and regulation of marijuana. Learn more
James knows smalls businesses power our growth and wants to see local business owners thrive so they can employ and support working families. A small business owner himself, James knows the struggles entrepreneurs face. He will fight to make sure they have the best environment possible to start and grow a business. Learn more
James strongly believes in workers’ rights to organize at the workplace. He will fight to protect and strengthen unions and collective bargaining rights for all workers. Learn more
James will work to bring the minimum wage up to a Kansas living wage. Learn more
Farmers and ranchers are the backbone of the Kansas economy. James knows that while the scrapped Trans-Pacific Partnership had major flaws, free and fair trade is essential to grow our state and national economy. James will work to establish strong and fair trade policies, with special regard to Kansas farmers and ranchers who need to bring their goods to market on a global scale. Learn more
An investment in education is fiscally smart. An educated workforce builds and strengthens the economy and provides job creators with the resources to build businesses. Additionally, an investment in education that provides reduced cost or free higher and technical education options would eliminate crushing student debt. James will make college and technical education affordability a key priority in Congress Learn more
Public education changed James Thompson’s life. It was because of the inspiration of a teacher that James was set on a path to bring himself out of poverty and on the road to prosperity. When he is in Congress, he will fight to ensure the same opportunities that changed his life are available to every child in Kansas and the United States. Learn more
Climate change is real. Kansans can and must encourage conservation and investment in renewable energy like Kansas wind power. This will not only decrease our dependence on foreign oil, but create non-exportable jobs here in Kansas. Wind energy has massive economic potential for our state and region. Kansas can be a global leader in this field, and James will fight to make sure that happens when he is in Congress. Learn more
James believes we need to return to the principle of one person, one vote, rather than one dollar, one vote. In Congress, James will fight for real campaign finance reform that will return power to the people of the United States. Learn more
James believes the Constitution needs to be the cornerstone of every decision and is a staunch defender of the Bill of Rights, including the Second Amendment. Learn more
James believes now is the time to end the price gouging, for-profit corporate greed that currently drives our healthcare system, with special scrutiny paid to our pharmaceutical industry. Learn more
James believes in a Medicare for All plan if the Democrats can take back control of Congress. Learn more
Until the political climate allows a Medicare for All plan, James will work to create affordable healthcare by increasing market competition and demanding insurance companies spend money on providing care and innovative solutions. James believes in increasing access and lowering the staggering cost of healthcare, such as would happen with a public option plan to compete with private insurers. Learn more
James will fight for a firm, fair immigration reform policy that protects hardworking families. It is imperative to fight for a pathway to citizenship for those whose families served our nation and are productive members of society. Learn more
James will fight for immediate infrastructure investments in roads, bridges, highways, and digital and water systems. Learn more
Additionally, programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid aren’t political bargaining chips -- they represent promises made to our seniors and the most vulnerable in our society. These programs have enabled millions to be lifted out of poverty and James will fight to keep these promises. Learn more
James believes in mandatory paid sick leave and family leave. The United States is one of three countries in the world that doesn’t offer paid maternity leave. Without paid leave, an illness or the birth of a child could literally break a family already teetering on the financial edge. This should be rectified immediately. Learn more
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