Candidate for Vice President of the United States in 2024 Washington General Election and 6 other elections.
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We advocate for unfettered access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare—embracing safe and legal abortion, contraception, and fertility treatments—ensuring every woman, irrespective of her economic status, race, or location, navigates her reproductive health with dignity, free from barriers or censure. Learn more
Gender-Affirming Care Standards: At the heart of our health justice vision is the unwavering support for transgender individuals' right to access gender-affirming care. By establishing clear, compassionate standards for this care within public health institutions, we affirm the importance of healthcare that respects and responds to the needs of transgender people, acknowledging their autonomy and the validity of their gender identity. This policy is a testament to our belief in healthcare as a right that must be inclusive, affirming, and accessible to all. Learn more
Demilitarizing Police and prohibiting military-grade equipment in civilian policing is a step towards peace, towards a society where the guardians of our communities are seen not as occupiers but as protectors, as part of the very fabric of our society. Learn more
Shutting Down Cop City and opposing militarized police training facilities across the nation represent our resolute stance against the fortification of a system that perpetrates violence and fear. It's a declaration that safety and security cannot be forged from the barrels of guns aimed at our own communities. Learn more
Ending Mass Incarceration and the Prison Industrial Complex is our commitment to breaking the chains that bind millions of our fellow citizens, particularly those from Black, brown, and economically disadvantaged communities, to a cycle of disenfranchisement and despair. Learn more
Reform Juvenile Justice Systems: Prioritize community-based interventions over detention for youth with lower-level offenses, ensuring the use of confinement is reserved for those who pose significant public safety risks. This initiative seeks to balance the scales of justice, emphasizing rehabilitation and societal reintegration. Learn more
Reducing the Military Budget embodies our belief that true security lies not in militarization but in addressing the root causes of instability and conflict, such as poverty, healthcare inequity, and climate change. By reallocating resources from the military to humanitarian and environmental efforts, we affirm our commitment to a global common good. Learn more
Abolishing ICE and Demilitarizing the Border. Learn more
We pledge to foster women’s entrepreneurship and their flourishing in STEM fields by dismantling obstacles and enhancing access to educational and financial resources. Learn more
Ensure equal access to quality education by eliminating competitive grants, also known as test-based funding measures, and instead allocating education resources based on need rather than performance. Address the educational disparities between rich and poor school districts for high-quality education access for all. Learn more
Ending Military Funding to Israel and advocating for Palestinian dignity and liberation mark a significant stance against oppression and for the rights of all people to live in peace and security. Learn more
Disbanding NATO. Learn more
Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices reflect our belief in the dynamism of democracy. It proposes that our highest court should evolve with the society it serves, ensuring that its composition and perspectives remain as alive and as vibrant as the populace from which it draws its legitimacy. Learn more
Establishing Term Limits for Elected Officials: a call for renewal and rejuvenation within our political leadership. It recognizes that the health of our democracy depends on the continuous infusion of fresh ideas, perspectives, and leadership that reflects the ever-changing tapestry of the American people. Learn more
National Red Flag Law: This measure recognizes the importance of intervention before violence occurs. By empowering those who are often closest to potential crises—family members, law enforcement, and healthcare providers—to act through legal channels, we can prevent tragedies before they unfold. Learn more
Gun Ownership Licensing Requirements: Mirroring the rigor and care we apply to licensing drivers, this policy emphasizes that the right to own firearms comes with the duty to do so safely and responsibly. Through background checks that screen for potential risks, mandatory safety training that educates on proper handling and storage, and periodic renewal processes that ensure ongoing accountability, we can cultivate a culture of gun ownership that prioritizes human life and safety above all. Learn more
Limiting Sales at Gun Shows: By addressing the gun show loophole, this policy seeks to close a critical gap in our current system that allows firearms to change hands without the due diligence that keeps our communities safe. Learn more
Enact universal access to healthy lunches and provide locally sourced, vegetable-rich food options for all children in K-12 education via the Department of Education. Learn more
We will promote accessible and user-friendly technological solutions, such as telehealth and assistive devices, to enhance elder connectivity and care. Learn more
We vow to significantly amplify funding for maternal health initiatives tailored to the needs of Black women. This encompasses bolstering the resources of hospitals and clinics in underserved communities and investing in research that identifies and promotes the most effective strategies for eradicating the maternal mortality crisis among Black women. Learn more
Beyond Medicare for All articulates a vision that transcends mere access to healthcare. It aims for a holistic approach where health justice interweaves with the social, economic, and environmental fibers of our society. It's a commitment to not just heal the body but nourish the soul and mend the fabric of our communities. Learn more
We will establish a national oversight committee dedicated to Black maternal healthcare. Learn more
We mandate that all healthcare professionals in obstetrics and gynecology undergo comprehensive cultural competency and implicit bias training. Learn more
We pledge to advocate for developing accessible, secure, and senior-friendly environments. We aim to promote housing and community spaces that accommodate our elders' independence and care needs. Learn more
Streamlining Legal Pathways signifies our commitment to dismantling the bureaucratic barriers that hinder the dreams of so many. Learn more
Massive Investment in Policy Transformation reflects our determination to reimagine our immigration system as embodying our highest values—compassion, morality, dignity, and ethics. This transformation involves creating clear, broad legal pathways for residency that recognize the inherent worth of every individual, ensuring that America remains a land of opportunity, true to its historical legacy and moral obligations. Learn more
Justice for Black Farmers Act aims to heal the economic wounds inflicted by decades of discrimination in agriculture. By supporting Black farmers with land grants and financial assistance, we strive to restore their rightful place in America's agricultural legacy, ensuring their prosperity for generations to come. Learn more
Reparations for Black U.S. Residents embody our acknowledgment of the deep moral debt owed to the descendants of those who suffered under the brutalities of slavery and Jim Crow. This commitment to reparations seeks not only to address the financial injustices but also to initiate a process of healing and reconciliation, recognizing the profound scars left by centuries of systemic racism. Learn more
Four-Day Work Week Commission reflects a profound rethinking of what it means to work and live. It acknowledges that our worth is not tied to how many hours we labor but to the quality of our lives and our contributions to society. Learn more
Unionization Protections are the ramparts guarding our collective strength. By strengthening the legal fortifications around unionization, we ensure that every worker in every sector can stand in solidarity without fear of retribution. The process of unionization must be a pathway, not a barricade, to worker empowerment. Learn more
Eliminate enforced poverty for people receiving disability support by abolishing net worth limits (which are currently placed at 2,000 total net worth) for folks living with disabilities and receiving compensation due to their inability to access living wage jobs. Allow part-time employment and additional support to that employment so that folks with disabilities can live lives of dignity while participating in their communities. Learn more
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