Climate Change is the largest existential threat facing us today. It is now the 11th hour, and if we do not act quickly enough, we will all be stuck with devastating environmental and economic consequences. The cost of solving the climate crisis is cheaper than if we do nothing at all. Rhode Island needs to step up to the challenge and enact its own Green New Deal. This means making it easier for families to switch to green energy while placing hard limits on corporations and their ability to pollute.
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The middle class is the backbone of the American economy. However, the middle and lower class is continuously left to pick up the scraps left over by the top 1% of Americans rather than being treated as real, hard-working people. Even though productivity has risen exponentially, people are working more than they did 30 years ago, not less. Not only that, wages for the average family are also stagnant. I will stand for all working families to put more money in your pockets while also cutting the amount of time needed to work.
The goal of these reforms is to force big businesses like Amazon, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Target to treat their employees better. Small businesses would have different requirements and would also be provided aid by state government to help cover the costs of these reforms. |
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Healthcare is a basic human right, and yet, the United States is the only developed nation in the world which does not have universal healthcare. I support Medicare for All, but this is a long term goal that would require substantial support from the federal government. Until then, Rhode Island must do its job and take swift action to take on big insurance and big pharma.
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Every child in Rhode Island has a right to a high quality education, but we have a long way to go to reach this point. Our schools are underfunded, teachers and students overworked, and current curriculum fails to provide the necessary skills needed to succeed today. The lack of comprehensive education reform is just another punch in the gut to everyone, parents, teachers and students alike. As a recent Lincoln High School graduate with two siblings currently in the education system, I understand the urgency of the situation, and will act with haste.
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When the internet first started going commercial, it was considered a luxury and not a public utility. Now, access to the internet is essential for everyday life. Applying for jobs, paying your bills and research for those school or work projects are all done online. However, we pay more money, for worse internet speeds, than many other countries around the world. During this pandemic, it has become even more important for everyone in Rhode Island to have access to high quality internet access.
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While only having 2% of the world’s population, the United States has almost 25% of the world’s incarcerated population. Rhode Island needs to do its part to fix our broken justice system. From policing to our prisons, we can do better. The goal of policing should be to rehabilitate people into society and not punish addiction and mental disorders.
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Voting is one of the most fundamental components to any democracy. I want everyone to feel like they are represented, can make their voices heard, and that their vote counts. It is extremely important that we do everything possible to ensure that all eligible voters have easy access to the ballot box.
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It is undeniable that Americans are obsessed with out cars. We drive more and consume more gas than most other modern countries. Because of this, our public transit systems are vastly inferior to most other developed countries in the world. It is our job to design a transportation system that works for all forms of transportation, not just cars.
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Our fundamental rights are under attack by an extreme right-wing Supreme Court. The radical GOP that made it possible to overturn Roe v. Wade is not ready to stop. There have already been calls to overturn precedent that protects the rights to same sex marriage, contraception, and more. We need to make clear that RI will stand up and fight for these fundamental rights.
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